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- Thu Sep 15, 2005 7:17 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake disc backing plate?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1084
Thanks Jonathon, appreciate the advice. My kit is almost complete and yes..........in hindsite I kinda wish i had just bought one as mine is taking for ages to get all the bits. But never the less, big vented brakes and alloy 4 pots will be good for the traveler. Oh and i will be in touch about brak...
- Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:47 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake disc backing plate?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1084
Brake disc backing plate?
Hi guys I was just wondering on most disc brake conversion kits whether they usually use a backing plate? I have seen a whole heap on other cars that when they upgrade the system they get rid of the plate? Does it make the bearings wear out sooner? hmm anyway, let me know what you reckon. cheers, mi...
- Fri Aug 19, 2005 10:05 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: hydraulic clutch conversion help.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4490
Hi, I have never seen that before but it seems really intersting. Unfortunantly not too much info on the motary though. I am still unsure on what to do about a hydraulic clutch as i have just spent my monthly pocket money on a 48mm side draft dellorto and manifold for the engine. cheers, for all the...
- Mon Aug 15, 2005 7:14 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: hydraulic clutch conversion help.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4490
RE: hydraulic clutch conversion help.
Cheers for that, and yes I did see his disc brake conversions but have already sent off my hubs(escort ones) for machining so that i can run standard capri vented discs and calipers.
Cheers, michael.
Cheers, michael.
- Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:50 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: hydraulic clutch conversion help.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4490
RE: hydraulic clutch conversion help.
Hi sorry i dont have a website but will try to get some photos up somewhere once i figure out how!
- Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:49 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: hydraulic clutch conversion help.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4490
RE: hydraulic clutch conversion help.
I got the engine out of an fc egi. Or as we say in oz a n/a series 4. I have a slave cylinder for the box already so would only need the master cylinder and modified new clutch pedal. Oh and the line from master to slave. But as The box is not yet in the car so the length could be made up later. Als...
- Sun Aug 14, 2005 10:24 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: hydraulic clutch conversion help.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4490
RE: hydraulic clutch conversion help.
As I am running the 13b engine and the turbo II factory 5 speed I was thinking that any kit meant for the type 9 box would not work? And yes I have had a chat with jonathon from JLH and happy to have spent some money with him. Living so far away from most workshops you take a certain leap of faith w...
- Sun Aug 14, 2005 5:51 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: hydraulic clutch conversion help.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4490
RE: hydraulic clutch conversion help.
Thanks alot, just looked at their website and is filled with things to spend my pocket money on!!! I appreciate the point inthe right direction. cheere, michael.
- Sun Aug 14, 2005 3:33 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: hydraulic clutch conversion help.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4490
hydraulic clutch conversion help.
Hello all, as I am fitting a 13 mazda engine nto my moggy with a 5spd box I am needing to convert me car to a hydraulic clutch. Is there a pedal box that will allow an easy-ish fitment of this or do I need to dig real deep and gop for an off the shelf wilwood type bias pedal box?
cheers, michael.
cheers, michael.
- Sat Jul 30, 2005 7:03 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 cylinder head
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5641
Hi my e-mail adress is float7@hotmail.com
I would love pics please.
I would love pics please.
- Wed Jul 27, 2005 7:42 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 cylinder head
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5641