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Re:Brake Upgrade
08 Apr 2023 07:53 #248430
by tomcat
Brake Upgrade was created by tomcat
Thinking about upgrading the brakes on my '53 plate JLX.
Vented discs at front and drum to disc conversion at rear.
Will only be using the vehicle on public roads.
Comments please. Thanks
Vented discs at front and drum to disc conversion at rear.
Will only be using the vehicle on public roads.
Comments please. Thanks
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08 Apr 2023 08:11 #248431
by DrRobin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
Replied by DrRobin on topic Brake Upgrade
The BigJimny store sells a vented disc kit, see
www.bigjimny.com/store/vented-disk-caliper-carriers.html
Member GV42 fitted one recently, see
www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/6-jimny...mny-today?start=5208
He also has the rear disc conversion.
You might be interested in trying EBC Green Stuff pads in the front first, they give a higher braking force, a bit quicker and less cost than the disc conversion, see the same thread above.
www.bigjimny.com/store/vented-disk-caliper-carriers.html
Member GV42 fitted one recently, see
www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/6-jimny...mny-today?start=5208
He also has the rear disc conversion.
You might be interested in trying EBC Green Stuff pads in the front first, they give a higher braking force, a bit quicker and less cost than the disc conversion, see the same thread above.
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
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08 Apr 2023 08:48 #248435
by Roger Fairclough
Replied by Roger Fairclough on topic Brake Upgrade
As you only want to use your Jimny for normal road use, I personally don't believe you will gain any benefit from either conversion. If you wanted it for "green lane" use, then a disc brake conversion for the rear has merit as it removes the never ending problem of extra wear and tear promoted by mud in the drum. A vented disc conversion will not give you better braking unless you are a consistent heavy user or haul an overloaded un-braked trailer. I don't use them myself as my pads have only done 11,000 miles, but the "Green Stuff" pads mentioned by DrRobin have had good reviews and may be your best option.
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08 Apr 2023 09:03 #248437
by tomcat
Replied by tomcat on topic Brake Upgrade
Thanks for your response.
Appreciated
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08 Apr 2023 10:56 #248439
by gv42
Replied by gv42 on topic Re:Brake Upgrade
The added bonus of the rear disc conversion is, if you are doing the work yourself, it's so much easier to install new wheel bearings, as they don't seem to last that long
Jimny 2003, and 2013
Jimny 2003, and 2013
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08 Apr 2023 11:36 #248440
by tomcat
Replied by tomcat on topic Re:Brake Upgrade
Noted. Thank you.
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