[Spridgets] Drum Brake to Disc Brake Conversion

[Peter Caldwell]

The steering arms from a post mid-72 donor car will not accept 
Bugeye/drum brake steering tie rod ends due to a diametrical discrepancy;-)


At 08:49 AM 5/6/2015, Mark Haynes via Spridgets 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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