Anyone want a Rear Disc Brake Conversion? P1800/Amazon - Page 2

VF75707 · May 20th, 2011, 11:20

I'd be interested as well!! Would need shipping to Switzerland...

As this is my first post ever (as usual: long time reader, first time writter): Hey to all of you!!

Iamtheonlyreal1 · May 20th, 2011, 17:55

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Originally Posted by VF75707

I'd be interested as well!! Would need shipping to Switzerland...

As this is my first post ever (as usual: long time reader, first time writter): Hey to all of you!!

Glad to you finally spoke up.... ha ha

rrktmn · May 23rd, 2011, 07:51

Scarebird.com makes adapter brackets to change from disc to drum then lets you source the OE parts the brackets are designed for. I bought their MGB rear bracket. Its well made and coated for corrosion resistance. They could be a collaborator and they're in the USA.

tdz840 · Nov 14th, 2016, 10:54

Anyone done this mod on a single circuit car?
I'm due replacement drums and have been looking at the kits that Are elling on eBay at the moment.
Anyone fitted them?
Russ

Vintagewrench · Nov 15th, 2016, 14:31

In the past I have installed Amazon front disc brakes on a Spicer 220 rear axle by using slightly modified front caliper brackets and a different seal, with rotors installed on the original rear hubs and modified front dust and water shields. A proportioning valve from a domestic application was used and after adjustment the system worked very well.

The stopping power was improved, and needed on mountains here where the drum brakes would fade in the 1967 220 Estate I had at the time with a good-sized load it carried due to heat.

For an emergency brake a Mico hydraulic brake lock, as used on some industrial vehicles worked fine on the rear wheels. With good brake lines, fittings, and rebuilt calipers there was no need to worry about leakage with the lock on.

CLIVERALLY · Nov 18th, 2016, 08:35

If you find anything out Russ let me know...I have single line as well.

Burdekin · Nov 18th, 2016, 10:25

Russ is it just a rear conversion you are looking at? If so I have the details of the guy who developed it and sells it. Home later today if that is what you are looking at and can post a link.

tdz840 · Nov 18th, 2016, 11:17

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Originally Posted by Khe Sanh

Russ is it just a rear conversion you are looking at? If so I have the details of the guy who developed it and sells it. Home later today if that is what you are looking at and can post a link.

Hi Mitch, hope all is well?
Yes guys im in thr market to fit new drums and rear cylinders, the backplates are also ropey.
I saw the kit that Nordicar sell on ebay (122036473728) but at £1200 was a bit pricey.
If there is something similar but at a more reasonable cost then im interested.
I asked Nordicar what the kit comprises of from an availability perspective. It would be good to source replacement components from a source that is relatively common.
However, not surprisingly they didn't tell me. Just that they would have spares for those that bought the kit.
The nordicar kit calipers look suspiciously like mazda mx5 items.
Ive searched for an article where someone has engineered a kit but to no avail.
If you have something Mitch i would be very interested and of course i would post the conversion details on here.
Russ

123GT-AMAZON · Nov 18th, 2016, 11:21

Hi ya

Or just fit a p1800e rear axle complete with everything , maybe even components would switch over but thats the best way around it on a budget .

Kind regards
Robert.w

Burdekin · Nov 18th, 2016, 12:56

I'm good thanks Russ, just back from holiday to Oz. How are things with you.

Here is the link, doesn't specify P1800 but I suspect it's the same kit. http://www.hukebasart.nl/huke/?Nieuw...ett_en_Amazone

Nov 14th, 2016, 10:54	#14
tdz840 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 14th, 2023 11:57 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: fareham	Rear discs Anyone done this mod on a single circuit car? I'm due replacement drums and have been looking at the kits that Are elling on eBay at the moment. Anyone fitted them? Russ

Nov 15th, 2016, 14:31	#15
Vintagewrench Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2023 13:34 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Brattleboro, VT	In the past I have installed Amazon front disc brakes on a Spicer 220 rear axle by using slightly modified front caliper brackets and a different seal, with rotors installed on the original rear hubs and modified front dust and water shields. A proportioning valve from a domestic application was used and after adjustment the system worked very well. The stopping power was improved, and needed on mountains here where the drum brakes would fade in the 1967 220 Estate I had at the time with a good-sized load it carried due to heat. For an emergency brake a Mico hydraulic brake lock, as used on some industrial vehicles worked fine on the rear wheels. With good brake lines, fittings, and rebuilt calipers there was no need to worry about leakage with the lock on. Last edited by Vintagewrench; Nov 15th, 2016 at 14:35.

Nov 18th, 2016, 08:35	#16
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 23:55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	If you find anything out Russ let me know...I have single line as well. __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Nov 18th, 2016, 10:25	#17
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 05:59 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Russ is it just a rear conversion you are looking at? If so I have the details of the guy who developed it and sells it. Home later today if that is what you are looking at and can post a link. __________________ One day I will get rid of all of the rust.

Nov 18th, 2016, 11:21	#19
123GT-AMAZON 1800necwinner Last Online: Today 10:25 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Anglia ,Suffolk , uk	Hi ya Or just fit a p1800e rear axle complete with everything , maybe even components would switch over but thats the best way around it on a budget . Kind regards Robert.w __________________ I grew up on classic volvos hence my passion for them born and breed into the lifestyle !

May 20th, 2011, 11:20	#11
VF75707 New Member Last Online: Jul 25th, 2013 14:06 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Zürich	I'd be interested as well!! Would need shipping to Switzerland... As this is my first post ever (as usual: long time reader, first time writter): Hey to all of you!!

May 23rd, 2011, 07:51	#13
rrktmn Junior Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2013 04:51 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego	Scarebird.com makes adapter brackets to change from disc to drum then lets you source the OE parts the brackets are designed for. I bought their MGB rear bracket. Its well made and coated for corrosion resistance. They could be a collaborator and they're in the USA.

Nov 18th, 2016, 12:56	#20
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 05:59 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	I'm good thanks Russ, just back from holiday to Oz. How are things with you. Here is the link, doesn't specify P1800 but I suspect it's the same kit. http://www.hukebasart.nl/huke/?Nieuw...ett_en_Amazone __________________ One day I will get rid of all of the rust.

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