convertin brake drums into discs

[marco.da.man]

hi guys

I seriously contemplating converting my ford puma rear brake drums into disc, has anyone ever tried this and is it expensive to do ?

any info or guidance is welcome

cheers

amrk

 

[red]

It's typically more hassle than it's worth, for the most part it's only a cosmetic upgrade.

Members here have done it though and the main point of issue is the ABS sensors.

Here's a good thread by Wild E. Coyote on the subject of Rear disc conversions

 

[trublustu]

The conversion to have discs instead of drums is easy.
Just about all 4 stud ford rear hubs just bolt on.

But...

As Red mentions, things are never that simple..
It is the ABS system.
It`s not compatible with other sensors and a bit of redesigning and machining is required to fit the Puma ones.
Wild E. Coyote`s thread has good answers..

By the Way,
A complete hub with the smallest discs available (253mm Focus discs)
is 2 1/2kg heavier than a hub with 200mm drum!!

 

[marco.da.man]

thanks guys, would I be better off getting a complete rear axle with discs and just reconnecting up or is that even more off a challenge

 

[oilburner]

There's no rear axle with discs that will bolt onto a Puma though

 

[Wild E. Coyote]

That is not entirely true... If you can find a FRP one, that will fit nicely and tick all the boxes :wink:

 

[oilburner]

Ah yes I'd forgot about the FRP ones, there's more chance of finding Elvis riding Shergar though

 

[XAF]

One Elivis riding Shergar.... If it's still available...

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