8" drums/discbrakes

[estepona1999]

Is there any real advantage to having 8" drums etc compared with the standard 7" items.Would the braking be more efficient or is it better to go with a disc brake conversion?

[bmcecosse]

The 8" front drums are MUCH better than the older 7" drums - and are perfectly satisfactory for any sane Minor motoring - with a standard car. Only worry about expensive discs if you considerably increase the car's performance.

[estepona1999]

Thanks for that,is it a difficult job to change them over?

[mike.perry]

No, just swap the whole assembly including back plates. You would be wise to fit new flexi pipes and make sure that you are buying a left and right backplate and wheel cylinders or use your old cylinders.
Discs are more than adequate and so is the cost

[bmcecosse]

As above - 4 bolts and the brake pipe.... and you do need to tug the hub off - not difficult. And yes they use the same brake cylinders - so don't throw the old 7" brakes away! The front drums of course are the same as the rear - so handy spares there too.....

[kennatt]

and although you can get away with the 7inch adjuster cams,better with the 8 as they are slightly bigger,and give just a bit more range.

[estepona1999]

Thanks to both of you,your advice is very much appreciated