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Disc Brake Convertion

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Hi, I know you probeley get this alot but i have a 1969 traveller and was looking into putting disc brakes on the frount of it. I have been told i can get a ford convertion kit for about £325 or look at morris marnia disc brakes. what would i need to buy and how much would i be looking at if i was buying the marnia disc brakes

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We all make typing errors, and sometimes they come out better than we could have hoped. I think that the new model of "Marnia" should be marketed immediately. 8)
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"Marnia"
Hmm The Lion the Witch and the Morris Minor :)
Philip, Lynda and the cars.

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Damn beaten to it :)

Paulk

Wasn't The Marnia replaced by the Izal?
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The most popular conversion nowadays is the Ford based kit. The Marina/Midget ones are getting a bit thin on the ground. I have fitted two different Ford based kits. Had loads of problems with one and bought the other from JLH and fitted it with no problems. The JLH one is more expensive but you certainly get what you pay for. It's much better made and more sturdy. Also, the manufacturer posts on here, so any problems and he can sort you out.

Have a look at: http://www.jlhmorrisminors.co.uk/
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Post by Peetee »

so any problems and he can sort you out
And face a lengthy prison sentance for GBH? :o
I don't think Jonathan is that sort of bloke. :wink:
Older and more confused than I could ever imagine possible.
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Post by Blunt »

you may like to read this thread http://www.morrisminoroc.co.uk/index.ph ... disc+brake
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Post by bmcecosse »

Wavey - I put 9" drums from a Wolseley 1500 on the front of my Traveller - absolutely excellent - total cost less than £50 - and they bolt straight on. Snag is - hard to find - but it is by far the most cost effective and easiest to install upgrade ! Start looking for a set !!
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Is there anything apart from a Wolseley 1500 that will fit ?

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Post by andrewsxt »

What about the Wolseley 1500 engine and box, could that be fitted to a minor ?

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Post by bigginger »

Blunt wrote:you may like to read this thread http://www.morrisminoroc.co.uk/index.ph ... disc+brake
Cheers Blunt - I was feeling too lazy to say it all again, and didn't find that thread after a quick look... :D
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Post by rayofleamington »

Is there anything apart from a Wolseley 1500 that will fit ?
Riley 1500
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Post by andrewsxt »

Riley 1500
Just as rare as the Wolseley i assume

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Post by andrewsxt »

Could be worth a bid, i like the thought of a 1500 minor.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WOLSELEY-1500-196 ... dZViewItem

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Post by Cam »

andrewsxt wrote:What about the Wolseley 1500 engine and box, could that be fitted to a minor ?

Andy
Bit too big as it's a 1500 B-series engine. It can be MADE to fit, but it's not a slot-in job.
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Post by andrewsxt »

Does that mean the whole unit is longer and wider than than the A series.

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Post by Cam »

Well, I can't say I've ever measured one, but the B series is like a 'scaled-up' A series.
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Post by bigginger »

...in terms of weight as well as size, apparently.
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Post by jojax64 »

Hmm,
Having read about Wolsely/Riley 1500 drums ( and their scarcity), would it not be viable for at least one of the Minor specialists to source new ones to offer as a cost-effective alternative to expensive disc-brake conversion kits?
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Post by Cam »

New ones don't exist as far as I know, and there's no point in developing one from scratch as it would cost probably the same as the disc kits and to would offer no advantage.
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