[Spridgets] Drum Brake to Disc Brake Conversion

[Trevor Jessie]

OK Mark, you are saying he can reuse his "drum" steering arms.  I'm saying
that if he uses swivel axles from a later car that he might need to swap
those.

Saying same thing but different ways.  However, I believe there is a slight
different in the drum steering arms and the early disc steering arms.

On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 9:49 AM, Mark Haynes via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> 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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