stuart gillespie

Does anyone know if it is possible to convert from rear drum brakes on sport models to disk, if so what is involed and any idea on cost?

GMAY

Stuart,
Not so sure it's really worth doing - after all, about 80% of the braking is "handled" by the front discs. Today, I've just had EBC turbo groove discs and EBC greenstuff pads fitted to the front of my Sport at Northampton Tyres (great service from real enthusiasts - thoroughly recommend them). To early to give a verdict as I'm bedding them in. But this set-up together with Goodridge braided hoses should show a big improvement over the OEM brakes.

Grahame, MY99 DBM Sport

EBC front discs and pads, SS backbox, Eibach springs, ITG panel filter, ex-P1 16" gold wheels, Sparco strut brace, Pivot shift light



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Doc

GMAY

What did the EBC disks and pads cost you?

scoobyboy

some of the very first sports did actually come with disc brakes so some where it is possible to do if bar it being a bit expensive. i'd stick to drums

GMAY

Doc,
Supply and fit at Northampton Tyres - 230 pounds + VAT.

Grahame

Doc

Thanks

The Zohan

Sorry to hi-jack (a bit)
GMay - I agree - i have a MY 99 Turbo, i changed to the EBC set-up and the brake performace has improved no end. I had gone through two sets of std pads and Disks in 36K of mixed driving, no track days!

Tyres Northampton did mine, they are one of the few companies i will let anywhere near my pride and joy, no connection with them other than i will keepo going back there, suberb service by enthusiastic professionals!

Paul

Jaz

My Sport (MY96) has discs at the back. Having driven a Sport with drums there is hardly any noticeable difference. I would concentrate on the fronts if I was you