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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: MOCAJ on May 03, 2009, 03:11:56 PM

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Post by: MOCAJ on May 03, 2009, 03:11:56 PM: i have started my disc brake conversion

going well so far
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Post by: Bubba on May 03, 2009, 05:47:17 PM: good for you
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Post by: isle of man on May 03, 2009, 05:51:39 PM: Photo???
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Post by: Panic mechanic! on May 03, 2009, 05:52:26 PM: I would have thought at your age, moving fast enough would be your main worry, not stopping.......
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Post by: MOCAJ on May 03, 2009, 06:14:47 PM: never thought of pics, will see what i can do

stuck on the rear at the mo as i found a dodgy bearing so will replace whilst the shafts are out,but have to order parts :wavefinger:
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Post by: Bubba on May 03, 2009, 06:19:52 PM: pics is a good idea mate do a write up will be good for showing the the bearing change .....has one got water damage or just worn
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Post by: MOCAJ on May 03, 2009, 06:28:08 PM: cage holding the rollers is split so they all fell out and the inner race is pitted, the other side has a pick up on the soft sleeve too, looks like its been catching the axle tube.

Prob change both whilst its apart or could just clean up the one side with a file and emery cloth, is lighthouse best place for these bits
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Post by: Bubba on May 03, 2009, 06:31:17 PM: yup that said try a bearing place you never know but lightys will be on the shelf
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Post by: isle of man on May 03, 2009, 06:47:02 PM: Go FAG Steve!!!!
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Post by: MOCAJ on May 03, 2009, 06:51:03 PM: not timken :roll:
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Post by: Dave69 on May 03, 2009, 07:10:53 PM: the bearing race should have the number on the side so any bearing supplier should bea able to supply you a bearing from that
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Post by: Bubba on May 03, 2009, 08:25:33 PM: not always some places cant get some imp bearings these days
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Post by: Dave69 on May 03, 2009, 09:39:14 PM: i wouldn't have thought Mocaj's jeep was that old
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Post by: Mike Pavelin on May 03, 2009, 09:57:34 PM: The shaft bearings in a Jeep D44 are Timken, but are a special for that application so most bearing shops don't stock them.
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Post by: wildwood on May 04, 2009, 12:58:51 PM: Just about to write about rear disc brake conversion when I saw your post.... So I'll add to it

Just returned from Northampton with a GC axle for £85 Will be putting parts from this to the YJ (with a TJ 44 on it )
Have known of this conversion for a while but only now got around to it. I needed a fuller parts shopping list.
Try this site for a picture and parts breakdown of a how to... I found it helpful.
http://www.stu-offroad.com/suspension/d44brake/bc-1.htm (http://www.stu-offroad.com/suspension/d44brake/bc-1.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;).

As an aside I went Trialing with a bunch of Lardys and Suzis yesterday......... Talk about overkill .... I'm far too wide and have a large turning circle..... and some canes I had only 2" to spare...... Once upon a time I had 31s and a body lift and could beat them..... A question of be careful what you wish for .....or build...... However ........... I can crawl rocks the size of dustbins.... they can't!
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Post by: Bubba on May 04, 2009, 01:15:35 PM: kiss is a good thing at times
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Post by: MOCAJ on May 04, 2009, 01:17:34 PM: the one i am fitting is the ssbc kit but have seen the stu olsen shopping list, looks good

be good to compare notes, rain has stopped me for today :-(
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Post by: isle of man on May 04, 2009, 01:31:44 PM: Keep
It
Simple
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Post by: wildwood on May 04, 2009, 01:54:24 PM: Quote from: "isle of man"
Keep
It
Simple

Ahem!!!!

Pot
Kettle
Black???
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Post by: Asylum on May 10, 2009, 11:13:12 PM: Hey there MOCAJ.

I have an SSBC kit to fit, not brand new though, I aquired it second hand. In the kit is a new, not been fitted master cylinder. I have to admit it looks the same as what is already installed. Does yours have a part number on it? just so I can be a pain and cross reference!

Also I have read a lot of people fit the ssbc kit without changing the master cylinder. Anybody know if this a really bad idea or one that works but is more effective with a new one?

cheers
Clayt
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Post by: MOCAJ on May 11, 2009, 07:28:45 AM: clayt,

no part number on the new m/c but it is much longer and has a bigger reservoir

will post a pic tonight showing you, havn't heard that folks don't change, interesting, saves modding at least one brake pipe
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Post by: MOCAJ on May 11, 2009, 07:31:23 AM: and have pics of the install, calipers all mouned, just need to make 2 brake pipes to finish the rear and a couple of fixing brackets
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Post by: Tragic on May 11, 2009, 07:37:54 PM: I have the SSBC kit on my YJ, and I haven't changed the master cylinder. No problems whatsoever.
I know the TJs use a different M/C and reservoir, the difference in fluid displacement between drum and disc setup could make a difference?

Just one point, the calipers are a complete bastard to bleed, we ended up unbolting them and flipping them upside down to bleed them. Easy
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Post by: Asylum on May 14, 2009, 10:54:09 PM: Look forward to seeing the pics mate.

cheers
Clayt
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Post by: MOCAJ on May 14, 2009, 10:56:07 PM: sorry clayt, they are still on the camera and just need time to load em onto photoshop, will try tomoz