The Bristol Lot... And Brakes...

Post by **Multiphonikks** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 12:29 pm

Hey folksies

Is there anyone in the Bristol area who would be willing to help me do a brake conversion?

Hebe's Brakes are still not 100%, and as I'm going to be dealing with the Bath Hills, I'm going to need to sort the brakes out completely. Choices are: New M/C, or new M/C and servo... or the disk brake conversion.

It looks as though (if I want) I may be able to get the money for a conversion kit... so I'm tempted to do that and replace the whole system.

Thing is, While I'd like to do it myself I woudl really like someone to help me who has a little more experience with brakes than I have

I'll buy lots of beers and be forever in your debt ;)

Nikki.

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:29 pm

New M/C, or new M/C and servo... or the disk brake conversion.

I assume you mean to include the M/C if you do use discs.

Post by **Multiphonikks** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:30 pm

Post by **rayofleamington** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:39 pm

Is there anyone in the Bristol area who would be willing to help me do a brake conversion?

Well the best way to learn is just to do it.... ;-)

Post by **Cam** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:48 pm

Nikki, were you happy with your standard drum setup when it was working properly?

If so then just replace the damaged parts and get them working again.

If you want to increase the braking performance then fit discs but it's not cheap. On the same lines, fitting a servo will only make the pedal easier to press and not increase the braking at all, so if you are on a budget then I would advise against fitting one.

Post by **Multiphonikks** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:51 pm

Cam wrote:Nikki, were you happy with your standard drum setup when it was working properly?

If so then just replace the damaged parts and get them working again.

If you want to increase the braking performance then fit discs but it's not cheap. On the same lines, fitting a servo will only make the pedal easier to press and not increase the braking at all, so if you are on a budget then I would advise against fitting one.

Well, I have the potential to come into enough money to do the lot. I see what you're saying though. I am torn between standard brakes (and new master cylinder/servo to help with the braking force needed from me) and going the whole disk brake hog so that the car is ready for a better engine a year or so down the line...

Post by **bigginger** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 2:16 pm

Yep, 'course I will - I've fitted a couple, but make no claims to being an expert, but if you want a hand - as long as I don't have to appear on video...

Post by **Multiphonikks** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 2:27 pm

*grins*

Thanks Andrew

Beers allround for you then

Post by **bigginger** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 4:14 pm

I don't drink! (so

for you...)

Post by **guydenning** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 4:23 pm

...can i come and watch, be kettle monitor, cigarette roller etc - learn by example me...

Post by **Multiphonikks** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 5:09 pm

bigginger wrote: I don't drink! (so for you...)

Me neither... at least, not very often

Thanks for the offer of help though

Guy - You'll have to smoke my share... I'm a goody twoshoes when it comes to ciggies ;)

Post by **bigginger** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 5:28 pm

Don't smoke? Like Ray said, the best way to learn is just to do it...

Post by **wanderinstar** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 5:30 pm

I,ve got a set of Wolseley front brakes if your interested.
They are on my car at the moment, but I,ve got a set of Rileys to go on so the Wolseley will be redundant. 9" drums instead of 8", very good braking without servo.

Post by **Multiphonikks** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 5:32 pm

bigginger wrote:Don't smoke? Like Ray said, the best way to learn is just to do it...

One day I'll tell you the story of why I don't

Got put off cigarettes for the rest of my life lol

How about you and Guy share my share?!

Post by **bigginger** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 5:40 pm

Oh all right, seeing it's for you...

Post by **aupickup** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 5:54 pm

hi all

i have 3 commercials, 2 with standard brakes ( late van and pick up ) and 1 with servo assisted disc brakes.

the 2 standard ones are very good on the brake side, but i will tell you, if you can then go for the disc brake conversion with servo,

Post by **aupickup** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 6:04 pm

hi

also would go for the jlh conversion as well, a bit more money but reckoned to be the best, just bolts on no problems

Post by **guydenning** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 9:41 pm

tell you what nikki. i'll smoke your share of andrew's ciggies and andrew - i'll drink your share of nikkii's beer...
can't say fairer than that - i'm just a mobile public service me... MR ALTRUISM

Post by **Cam** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 11:15 pm

I can second the comment about the JLH disc brake conversion. I'm very happy with mine and it solved my previous warped disc problems I had with a conversion from another supplier. Incidently, I still have that other conversion kit (including stub axles & uprights) but I would not want anyone to have it as it suffers from disc warping (for some odd reason) and judders.

Oh and just to join in, I don't smoke or drink AT ALL!!

Not even wine/ale sauces in food!