LancasterBob
|
| posted on 27/2/09 at 03:24 PM |
|
|
Sierra brake back plates
Looking for a pair of brake back plates to suit 8" drums from a 1.6 / 1.3 Sierra. Anybody got anything suitable, doesn't matter how rusty
/ manky / old ?
Cheers,
Rob
|
|
|
|
|
wilkingj
|
| posted on 28/2/09 at 10:25 AM |
|
|
Have you thought about fitting disc conversion plates?
Much nicer than drums.
However, be careful you dont make the back of the car over braked.
I did this and had to fit the larger front discs to keep the ballance right.
Just a thought.
Also put your rough location in your profile, then people can see if you are near them.
Just a thought..
[Edited on 28/2/2009 by wilkingj]
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
|
|
|
LancasterBob
|
| posted on 2/3/09 at 11:21 AM |
|
|
Depends on how you define 'nicer' ;0)
Benefits of rear discs
1) Availability
2) Won't jam on after heavy/track use.
3) Shiney!
Benefits of drums
1) Lighter than discs.
2) Offer balanced braking with std front discs.
3) Handbrake is straightforward.
4) Cheaper than dics.
For the time being I'm going to go with drums (already got the drums and a selection of innards, just the back plate I need to source) but if I
draw a blank it will be discs.
Cheers,
Rob
|
|
|
