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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 05:44 AM
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I would like to swap the rear drum brakes for disc breaks like the front. Anyone ever seen/done this? if so any pointers? and any idea on the price? also, what would be a quality disc break to put on (both front n back)?
 
Old Apr 22, 2005 | 05:50 AM
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It can be done, although I've never done it myself. Check Brembo out.
 
Old Apr 22, 2005 | 05:57 AM
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brembos like SUPER expensive though right? my buddy said he was lookin at em, $1200 for 2 discs for the front
 
Old Apr 22, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Yes, Brembo is very expensive......but good quality.
 
Old Apr 22, 2005 | 07:36 PM
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if you have a eg, you can use the rear disc from a teg
 
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 12:26 AM
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I saw an AEM rear disc brake conversion for sale on ebay once for $900.
 
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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I bought mine for a $100. You get the 'teg trailing arms with the whole set-up + proportioning valve + e-brake cables. Don't get one w/o cables as they are a pain to find and take off. I will be installing it within two weeks, but it doesn't seem too complicated. Doing coilovers and shocks at the same time.
 
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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ill check out aems n brembo.. 1 week later i realize i spelled 'break' wrong.. [sm=icon_quiet.gif]
 
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