Topic: at last (Read 8426 times)

MOCAJ · « **on:** May 03, 2009, 03:11:56 PM »

i have started my disc brake conversion

going well so far :-D

Bubba · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2009, 05:47:17 PM »

good for you

isle of man · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2009, 05:51:39 PM »

Photo???

Panic mechanic! · « **Reply #3 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.......

MOCAJ · « **Reply #4 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:

Bubba · « **Reply #5 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

MOCAJ · « **Reply #6 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 :?:

Bubba · « **Reply #7 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

isle of man · « **Reply #8 on:** May 03, 2009, 06:47:02 PM »

Go FAG Steve!!!!

MOCAJ · « **Reply #9 on:** May 03, 2009, 06:51:03 PM »

not timken :roll:

Dave69 · « **Reply #10 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

Bubba · « **Reply #11 on:** May 03, 2009, 08:25:33 PM »

not always some places cant get some imp bearings these days

Dave69 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 03, 2009, 09:39:14 PM »

i wouldn't have thought Mocaj's jeep was that old

Mike Pavelin · « **Reply #13 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.

wildwood · « **Reply #14 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.

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!

Bubba · « **Reply #15 on:** May 04, 2009, 01:15:35 PM »

kiss is a good thing at times

MOCAJ · « **Reply #16 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 :-(

isle of man · « **Reply #17 on:** May 04, 2009, 01:31:44 PM »

Keep
It
Simple

wildwood · « **Reply #18 on:** May 04, 2009, 01:54:24 PM »

Quote from: "isle of man"

Keep
It
Simple

Ahem!!!!

Pot
Kettle
Black???

Asylum · « **Reply #19 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
8-)

MOCAJ · « **Reply #20 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 :-?

MOCAJ · « **Reply #21 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 8-)

Tragic · « **Reply #22 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 =D>

Asylum · « **Reply #23 on:** May 14, 2009, 10:54:09 PM »

Look forward to seeing the pics mate.

cheers
Clayt
8-)

MOCAJ · « **Reply #24 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

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Panic mechanic!

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