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The Bristol Lot... And Brakes...
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 12:29 pm
by Multiphonikks
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.
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:29 pm
by Kevin
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.
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:30 pm
by Multiphonikks
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:39 pm
by rayofleamington
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.... ;-)
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:48 pm
by Cam
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.
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:51 pm
by Multiphonikks
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...
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 2:16 pm
by bigginger
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...
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 2:27 pm
by Multiphonikks
*grins*
Thanks Andrew
Beers allround for you then
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 4:14 pm
by bigginger
I don't drink! (so
for you...)
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 4:23 pm
by guydenning
...can i come and watch, be kettle monitor, cigarette roller etc - learn by example me...
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 5:09 pm
by Multiphonikks
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 ;)
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 5:28 pm
by bigginger
Don't smoke? Like Ray said, the best way to learn is just to do it...
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 5:30 pm
by wanderinstar
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.
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 5:32 pm
by Multiphonikks
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?!
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 5:40 pm
by bigginger
Oh all right, seeing it's for you...
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 5:54 pm
by aupickup
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,
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 6:04 pm
by aupickup
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
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 9:41 pm
by guydenning
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
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 11:15 pm
by Cam
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!
