Rear drums to disk brake conversion?

daa709 · Post by **daa709** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:14 pm

Hello,

Does anyone know anything about converting the rear drums to disks?

Is it hard to do? Would I just need the original disks and calipers? Or is it more complicated?

Thanks!

Jeff GTi · Post by **Jeff GTi** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:40 pm

its more complicated than that mate im affraid

you will need a full rear beam already with the disks and calipers, different setup for the handbrake, brake bias's etc

its a decent sized job, but can be done if you had the money or knowledge

daa709 · Post by **daa709** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:27 pm

Sounds evil..

I'll give vagparts a go see if they know what I need, and how much it would cost!

Tbh, the rear drums are s**t (they even squeak when coming up to lights sometimes), so i'd rather replace them.

GU!NN3SS · Post by **GU!NN3SS** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 3:06 pm

How did you get on with this? (if you did it)

andy947 · Post by **andy947** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 4:05 pm

Drums are pretty efficient when working properly.

You will see no benefit from swapping to disc other than looks - if the brakes are squeeking overhaul them, if you cant do that, you cant do a disc swap.

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 4:28 pm

GU!NN3SS wrote:How did you get on with this? (if you did it)

Ive nearly got all the parts to do mine. Just need the Caliper setup. Got the stubs, bearings, discs, pads and cables plus new speed sensors hehe

GU!NN3SS · Post by **GU!NN3SS** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:29 am

hmm disks do look soooo much better though! and im due to change the drums and shoes anyway! decisions decisions!

Post by **alexperkins** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:46 am

Your due to change the drums

how on earth did you wear them out!?

GU!NN3SS · Post by **GU!NN3SS** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:55 am

No idea! Just came up on the service that they were due for a change!

Wouldnt be surprised if it was just stealership tactics!

daa709 · Post by **daa709** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:36 pm

Na I didn't do it in the end, looked up the parts and got majorly confused. I dont mind doing it, but if someone points me in the right direction i'll be sorted.

One day!