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Disc conversion with standard wheels
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09 Feb 2021 12:34 #232588
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I have the 2 spoke jimny wheels and can you do the disc conversion with these ? I don't wanna do it then can't put the wheel back on. I am aware I can shave some off the calliper off needed.
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09 Feb 2021 13:39 #232594
by Lambert
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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Dunno I still favour drums. I think some people have had issues but I don't recall which wheel specifically they were using.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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09 Feb 2021 13:44 #232595
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I have one backplate rotted so thought I’d do this upgrade
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09 Feb 2021 15:14 #232598
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Hi Steve if you post your location maybe a forum member with rear discs
will let you try one of your wheels
will let you try one of your wheels
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09 Feb 2021 19:39 #232613
by HUN
TrailMaster 2" lift kit
Full floating rear axle conversion, JB underbody guards & recovery points
ORE transfer box HD brackets
T-Max split charge system
X-Shock Dakar ceramic clutch kit & roof rack
Flo-Flex castor polybushes
Kumho KL71 tyres
AVM manual hubs
ORA radius arm guards
Push-fit breathers
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Jimnybits disk conversion kit with Renault calipers is a tight fit on standard alloy wheels Calipers needed shaving and balancing weights had to be changed to a different type in my case.
Photos taken when I realised this.
Photos taken when I realised this.
TrailMaster 2" lift kit
Full floating rear axle conversion, JB underbody guards & recovery points
ORE transfer box HD brackets
T-Max split charge system
X-Shock Dakar ceramic clutch kit & roof rack
Flo-Flex castor polybushes
Kumho KL71 tyres
AVM manual hubs
ORA radius arm guards
Push-fit breathers
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10 Feb 2021 11:54 #232638
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I I’ve the 3 spoke special wheels aslong as it’s like your should be fine. May look at upgrading wheel size to 16?
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11 Feb 2021 22:22 #232709
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Ah yes good idea. I’m north wales by holywell.
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12 Feb 2021 10:53 #232716
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Replied by Roger Fairclough on topic Disc conversion with standard wheels
Please be aware that due to the way a ball race is built there is a degree of axial movement present even from new and this movement will progressively worsen with use. This means that the piston/pistons in the caliper will be pushed back as the car corners and when you brake the first part of pedal movement will just push the pistons back without actually causing any braking effort. Some years ago a friend with an SJ did this conversion and reckoned his pedal went half way to the floor before he had any retardation. Very disconcerting.
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