[Spridgets] Drum Brake to Disc Brake Conversion

[Mark Haynes]

The steering arms and the tie rod ends do not need to be changed, but it is best (for the braking) to change the master over to the 3/4" from the 7/8" used for the drum brakes. Take a look at Gerard's website (gerardsgarage.com), He has the whole shebang lined out in his Tech/Mods section.


Mark Haynes
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Now that I am also a Bugeye owner, I've acquired a whole new set of 
acquaintances. A guy I met at the Atlanta British Car Day Show yesterday 
is interested in converting his disc wheeled Bugeye from  drum brakes to 
disc brakes. All my square body parts cars are disc brake equipped so I 
will give him the parts  he needs.

I am sure many of you have done this conversion and can tell us what 
parts are needed. My understanding is that the A-arm, kingpin, axle, 
steering arm, and tie rod are the same on a drum brake Bugeye and a disc 
brake square body and all he needs are the hub, caliper, and rotor. Can 
anyone confirm or correct that understanding? Can you point us to any 
tech literature/ instructions, etc that will help? Of course, he will 
rebuild the calipers, and install new bearings, braided hydraulic hoses, 
rotors, and pads.

Bob Spruck
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