Barney's Mkll Disc Brake
Swap
Here are the
details as sent to me by Bernie (Barney) on the disc brake swap on his Mkll in
New Zealand. Our other Mkll disc brake install write up on site here details
fitting the Mklll disc. Here Barney takes up the install.
This is the
bracket I made for fitting MK3 Calipers onto my MK2 Stub Axle. The only other
alteration you have to make is to put longer brake hoses on, as MK2's are too
short. The longer hoses I have used are 420mm long. I purchased them from
B.N.T. (Brake & Transmission NZ Ltd) - Rotorua, and they cost $26.18 each
plus GST. The product number is "HS74". I used a 10mm steel plate,
and 10mm nuts and bolts long threaded, as you need to have the bolt through the
nuts. I also had to use 3 washers on the top and bottom of Caliper to Bracket
to line everything up. There was no trouble certifying; only addition was
putting on longer brake hoses. The picture is not drawn to scale. Do use grade
8 bolts and nylock nuts on the final install. Also check the new brake hoses
don't rub anywhere from lock to steering lock.
The bolt holes
on the left hand side are determined by the Mklll caliper and the inner ones on
the right, by the Mkll strut.
If anyone wants
any info, you can contact Barney at peewee4@xtra.co.nz .
Disclaimer:
The advice and guidelines given in these articles are given in good faith.
The owners and managers of the Galeforce Zephyr site will take no
responsibility for any injuries or loss sustained while carrying out the
described tasks and procedures or any consequences arising. Please read
the Safety
First Article