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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Rear Disk Brake Conversion #446718 05/06/04 11:05 PM Joined: May 2003 Posts: 72 Wells, ME Pedro OP Getting the Wheeling Fever I have been thinking about putting together a rear disk brake conversion kit. I work in a machine shop durring the school year and I was wondering what kind of interest there would be if I put together a kit. And what types of things would you guys be looking for in this kit. Things like rotor size and retaining the e-brake. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Let me know what you think, I am also trying to keep the prices low as to make them affordable. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Pedro 95' 4runner 4x4 beige 31" Firestone MT's ARB winch bumper custom rear bumper extended rear breather Bunch O' Crap in the back seat (highlift axe ect.) Aluminum safari rack (rip) Re: Rear Disk Brake Conversion [Re: Pedro] #446719 05/07/04 12:10 AM Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 56 Pine Cove/ Idyllwild, CA G greg_mgm Getting the Wheeling Fever I did a conversion on my Baja Bug, and LOVE IT!! I would consider a disc kit for my 4 Runner if the kit was very high quality, retained an E brake, came with everything needed for the job, like proportioning valve, hardware, etc. The main concern would be what kind of warranty it came with, the reputation of the company/people making the kit, how long the kit was tested for before being available for purchase. As a regular "save up so I can buy it" kinda person, I like to spend my $$$ wisely. 91 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Performance Products progressive rear springs, Doetsch Tech MV 12 shocks, Rancho 9000 front shocks. Re: Rear Disk Brake Conversion [Re: greg_mgm] #446720 05/07/04 01:09 AM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 754 maine mainer Rock Warrior where are you from in maine or new hampshire?? i'm in fryeburg maine... 00 tacoma 4x4 ex-cab stock 193,000 and counting 85 long bed pickup 4x4 frame off restoration. rear lock rite 31's 268,000 miles 51 cj3a stock everything orginal 2500 original miles Re: Rear Disk Brake Conversion [Re: mainer] #446721 05/07/04 02:18 AM Joined: May 2003 Posts: 72 Wells, ME Pedro OP Getting the Wheeling Fever I go to school in Keene NH, and I live in Buxton Maine the rest of the year. Pedro 95' 4runner 4x4 beige 31" Firestone MT's ARB winch bumper custom rear bumper extended rear breather Bunch O' Crap in the back seat (highlift axe ect.) Aluminum safari rack (rip) Re: Rear Disk Brake Conversion [Re: Pedro] #446722 05/07/04 04:11 AM Anonymous Unregistered The most important thing you need to do is come up with a caliper for the reat that is a good match for the fronts. The Monte Carlo caliper that some existing kits use is a front caliper with 1 very large piston, and IS NOT a good fit for this system. Next is the e-brake. Some people use a Cadillac caliper with e-brake but say it is a PITA to keep adjusted. Good luck. Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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