Anything missing for a Disc Brake Conversion?

Fang · Post by **Fang** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 5:49 pm

I have been doing a bit of a deal with a fellow from the US on a heap of parts - including some Disc Brakes.

As you can see in the picture, I have calipers/lines, discs, backing plates and accompanying bolts. Is there anything else I need?

Is it best to send the discs in for a machine as well?

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:29 pm

that'll do it. see if you can get more of the lines as they are quite different.

when you talk to this fellow again see if he can find me a XT6 setup.
as I cannnot find one in NZ.

Fang · Post by **Fang** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:37 pm

Hmm how much more brake line? Can some generic lines be used?

XT6 hubs? Are they the 5 stud ones?

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:54 pm

just had a closer look. you may be able to get away with what is there.

xt6=5stud.

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:56 pm

missed a point in the top post. send the calipers in for a rebuild as well. that way everyting is fresh. rotors could use a clean up but I would find min thinkness and measure( calipers) them first.

Fang · Post by **Fang** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:23 pm

Thanks Chris

Even though these brakes were cheaper than local to get from the States even AFTER postage - I can only imagine what FOUR discs would weigh/cost 8O

SubaRute · Post by **SubaRute** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:45 pm

also make sure the seller cleans everything or else you might be up for a lot more than you bargin for

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 6:38 pm

true, customs are fussy people. give them a car to clean and they charge $400 to do so. ( then I pull the car apart and STILL find half of Christchurch in it!!)

Fang · Post by **Fang** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 6:54 pm

SubaRute wrote:also make sure the seller cleans everything or else you might be up for a lot more than you bargin for

Good advice, Leon. I am very mindful of that. I made sure of this when the fellow sent these - that and he cleaned out as much brake fluid as possible. A friend of mine from Canada sent me a wooden ornament once - had to part with $40 to customs to get irradiated

seagull · Post by **seagull** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:34 pm

I just got a fine for shipping a gear box across australia .$320.00

there was cow shit on the box , um any way it was some kind of shit .I was in more shit than the first setlers over this .

I asked why was it allowd to pass through each state with out cleaning it ? cost in the end was $68.00 + gst