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I rebuilding a HQ Ute and want to install Commodore rear disc brakes as I have VP disc's on the front.It will be running a 253 with a 4 speed box. I currently have a 10 bolt v8 salsbury diff with drums.
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I installed rear discs from HZ to a HQ Premier Sedan. Purchased axles, dual diaphram booster, master cylinder, calipers from a holden wrecker. Sent the booster and master cylinder of to a brake shop for a complete overhaul. I overhauled the calipers and p
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All of that is correct. BUT, it won't fit on a ute without tricky mods as the handbrake lever on the calipers hits on the leaf springs.
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Byron I am doing this conversion to my 1 tonner am haveing prob with handbrake (see previous comments)going on your comments you may be able to help me with handbrake detals is that possible THANKS AL
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There are a few methods:
1. Use Commodore rear discs and calipers. Don't quote me but I think you use drum brake axles, and you may need a spacer between the disc and axle flange. Try it on a housing and axle and report back - plenty would be intere
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There are a few methods:
1. Use Commodore rear discs and calipers. Don't quote me but I think you use drum brake axles, and you may need a spacer between the disc and axle flange. Try it on a housing and axle and report back - plenty would be intere
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Byron I all ready have compelet hz disc set up on just hand brake hits on spring 2 inch lowering block fixes that but need standed hight any more idears thanks
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Figure out how much the calipers need to be rotated and perform option 2, using another set of caliper retainers to modify. I think that is the only way you can get out of it, apart from the lowering blocks.
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Hi Guys.
I've done this conversion a number of times.
The best way to get around the handbrake problem is a combination of 3 things.
Firstly a set of lowering blocks (around 1" will do), Secondly rotate (upwards) & redrill the
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Why go to all the trouble mucking around with swaping disc and axles from a Commodore? Why not just fit a complete VN borgwarner diff. Wouldn't the only thing needed to be changed is the mounts and if it is a concern redrill the stud pattern to HQ. Just a
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Thanks for the advise so im going to leave it drum brakes but fully rebuild the rear brakes.
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Thamks for the info, Castlemaine rod shop sell the diff mounts and yes I shall do the VN conversion so I will have Commodore stud pattern all around. Thanks for thwe assistance
Owqen
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