Disc Brake Dilema - Opinions?

[james_stan]

OK so I have most of the parts to convert the front of my 1970 to the later format (> 1973) Disc brakes.

Do I

a) Leave the rears 'as is' and fit wide 5 wheel adapters to my 'new' hubs thus keeping the 'original look?

or

b) buy a full set of 112 PCD later wheels plus rear hubs drums etc.. to match ?

I also have a newish front beam that will soon need fitting as mine is a bit of a patchwork. So I also thought I might
drive down to T2D dump it all with them for a couple of days and come back lowered, disc-ed and new beam..

.. but then where's the satisfaction in that eh ?

Cheers

James

 

[AxlFoley]

Pesonaly I would at least change the rear to later brakes, the best way to do this is to source a complete rear hub, as there are some slight differences to your existing hub, or if you want to go for the beast option, I would fit a futbus rear brake conversion, I have just done this, and although it still needs some tweeking from my part, its an awesome bit of kit, and good value for money too.

 

[james_stan]

Thanks for reply Axl

Not sure I can justify the fancy bits - Will keep pondering on the look I'm after I think.

Cheers

james

 

[uber cool]

depends what wheels you want? The ones I wanted only come in 205pcd, hence fitted late bay discs and adaptors to the front, see my gallery photos

 

[easy]

I have the original wide 5 pattern on the back of mine and late bay disks on the front, i just use adapters combined with a narrowed beam and its fine. Had the disks and adapters on for years without any troubles 8)

 

[james_stan]

depends what wheels you want? The ones I wanted only come in 205pcd, hence fitted late bay discs and adaptors to the front, see my gallery photos

Hi Uber

I think we 'talked' about this before.- you turned a lip on your adapaters to fit snug onto
the actual disc didn't you ?

Hi Easy

Which adapters did you use - any idea how thick/gauge they were/are ?

Cheers guys

James

 

[uber cool]

Yes that's correct. Think it was done to a) keep the track the same and b) better locate the adaptor, but not essential.

 

[easy]

To be honest i cant remember who made the adapters dood, but they are about 10mm thick and work like a charm 8)

 

[AxlFoley]

depends what wheels you want? The ones I wanted only come in 205pcd, hence fitted late bay discs and adaptors to the front, see my gallery photos

Hi Uber

I think we 'talked' about this before.- you turned a lip on your adapaters to fit snug onto
the actual disc didn't you ?

Hi Easy

Which adapters did you use - any idea how thick/gauge they were/are ?

Cheers guys

James

I have to say I think this is the best option, I wish i had gone for it in the first place!