Technical 1990 rear brake disc conversion

[wildbill]

Hi was looking at putting disks on my 1990 van
Is it possible.
With load cell just wondering if it can be done without to much complexity
Regards
Bill

 

[bugsymike]

Hi was looking at putting disks on my 1990 van
Is it possible.
With load cell just wondering if it can be done without to much complexity
Regards
Bill

Not being rude, but why!
When braking hard most of the work is done by the front brakes and on a well serviced drum brake system the handbrake is much more affective than on similar disc models.
The only advantage I can see is it is easier to fit brake pads than brake shoes. However when disc calipers start to fail the cost of parts, calipers etc. is higher.

 

[Communicator]

Not being rude, but why!
When braking hard most of the work is done by the front brakes and on a well serviced drum brake system the handbrake is much more affective than on similar disc models.
The only advantage I can see is it is easier to fit brake pads than brake shoes. However when disc calipers start to fail the cost of parts, calipers etc. is higher.

May I echo those thoughts. I am currently having problems with front disc brakes on a different vehicle, while the rear drum brakes are OK.

 

[wildbill]

Thank you for the reply’s I have decided to stay on drum breaks after much research
Kind regards
Bill