Rear Disc Brake Conversion, Yes, Another Rear Dics Brake Question Options

[SilverCell94]

sup guys,

here is another rear dics brake conversion question:

for the e-brake cable do i need all 3 cables (center, left and right)? or do i just need the back 2 right and left cables?

now just to double check, are these the parts i need to complete the swap?

-left and right rotors
-left and right caliphers
-e-brake cable
-brake lines

now, i was reading the "how-to" article and it states that i need internal brake components, can some please be more detailed about the parts needed. also, the backplates, anyone have a pic of them??


thanks

[Galcobar]

One advantage to doing it in pieces is that you can skip the alignment that is required when you detach the knuckle from the suspension arms and strut rod.

If you are going to buy the parts, you will need for each side:
caliper
caliper bracket/torque plate
backing plate (where the brackets mount)
e-brake assembly (whole bunch of parts that mount on the backing plate and essentially constitute a mini-drum brake)
e-brake cable
rotor (has an internal drum for the e-brake)
pads w/ shims
O-ring (replace old O-ring when removing hub)

The conversion by parts basically (skipping details) means you take off the wheel, drum, and then the hub, which frees the backing plate from the knuckle. Detach the e-brake cable from under the car where it joins the handle cable.

Replace the drum backing plate with the disc backing plate. Install the hub. Attach the torque bracket to the plate. Put on the rotor. Install the caliper. Hook up the brake fluid line. Hook up the e-brake cable. Bleed and adjust brakes.