Wondering if is it possible to change the Rear Brakes (Drums) Into Disk Brakes...? and Would the Emergency brake work the same or not... Also what about ABS? system if anyone has done this pls share experience thanks
2006-12-12 17:32:30 · 3 answers · asked by Spike Spiegel 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You can convert to Disk, but, it not cheap. The Emergency brake work similar to the Drums. The rear disk have an inner small drum and brake shoes that tighten and hold when the Emergency brake is applied. I have looked at some conversion kits, and, as I said, they not cheap. Not sure about ABS it really not that big a deal if you learn to use Brakes. ABS just for people that freak out and lock their brakes up in certain situations, and ABS can still lock up, they not perfect. You may be able to learn more how this stuff work and get what you need from a Junk yard. This all I really know.
The link just one I find that you may be able to get an idea of cost. There somes Tabs along top, click "Brakes", I did not look.
2006-12-12 17:43:20 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the application. For some older or performance cars conversion kits are sold to do this very thing. The ABS makes things rather complicated as you'll need ABS hubs for your disc brakes.
My advice would be that unless your going to be spending most of your time in this car at the track that such a conversion is totally not worthwhile. For street use the gains in braking performance will be negligible.
2006-12-13 01:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a common swap, they make kits for it. google "Rear disk brake kits" and your car,, or go to http://www.summitracing.com/ and follow the instructions. yes the rear E-brakes still work the same.
2006-12-13 03:13:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋