Drum to Disk?

delslo · Post by **delslo** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:00 pm

So I'm slowly but surely making my weakazz Del Sol fun again. (RIP Red Del) Anyway the replacement del has rear drum brakes and I need new brakes either way.

Question is, how cheap is a brake upgrade and how easy it it to install?

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:08 pm

Are we talking about an upgrade from OE drum to OE disk? Or are you going with a full aftermarket system?

risktypes · Post by **risktypes** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:13 pm

DIY with pictures.
Drums to Discs

If this is what you are talking about.

delslo · Post by **delslo** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:19 pm

Most likely a full after market system, maybe not full, just want after market discs on all 4 wheels.

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:24 pm

Well if you are going with something like drilled and slotted and not a big break kit then it is simple. First you will need to folow the steps in risktypes's link, then simply change out the rotors.

delslo · Post by **delslo** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:32 pm

Awesome, Thanks both of you!

Spork · Post by **Spork** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:12 pm

Its pretty easy, just soak everything in PBblaster and use a line wrench on the brake lines so you dont strip shit out...
I did my del sol yesterday with no real issues.

delslo · Post by **delslo** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:17 pm

are line wrenches cheap?

Spork · Post by **Spork** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:45 pm

depends on where you buy it/them, how many you buy, if its a set or individual wrenches, etc... they can be reasonably priced.

delslo · Post by **delslo** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:55 pm

Ok, i cant wait for decent stopping power!