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| Author: | stuvz [ Sat Aug 15, 2015 4:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | rear stepped drum brakes when upgrading to 8.4 discs |
I am soon changing out my front drum brakes for 8.4 discs. I have spacers on my rear drums (not sure how wide) and I currently have 10 inch wheels but I can see rubbing on one of the shocks. I am not sure if this is currently happening or if it was rubbing and the previous owner put on the spacers. Anyway I will be replacing the shocks and putting on 13x7 minilites  .Will I need to get the 1 inch stepped drums? and do I have to change the length of the wheel studs to do so? (what size) |
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| Author: | stuvz [ Sat Aug 15, 2015 4:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear stepped drum brakes when upgrading to 8.4 discs |
I THINK I need 58mm wheel studs for 1inch stepped drums. |
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| Author: | simon k [ Sat Aug 15, 2015 5:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear stepped drum brakes when upgrading to 8.4 discs |
there are 3 lengths, you need the longest ones you also need 5/8" bore wheel cylinders for the back no comment on the 13x7 wheels...
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| Author: | stuvz [ Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear stepped drum brakes when upgrading to 8.4 discs |
I have the different wheel cylinders and I do believe it is the 3rd of 4 lengths. Apparently there is a bigger and thicker drum out there! Yikes. Thanks Simon |
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| Author: | michaelb [ Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear stepped drum brakes when upgrading to 8.4 discs |
I have 13x7 on my mini with 8.4" front disks and normal size stepped rear drums and the only thing I think you will need to worry about is how big the flares will need to be. I also believe spacers are illegal? Or have I misinterpreted your details? 
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| Author: | michaelb [ Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear stepped drum brakes when upgrading to 8.4 discs |
My rear drums are finned but are the same width as Cooper S stepped drums 
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| Author: | Hobson [ Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear stepped drum brakes when upgrading to 8.4 discs |
I will be trying next weekend, I currently have the 55mm studs, and will be putting the STD 1275GT 1" drums on the back. |
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| Author: | Phil 850 [ Sun Aug 16, 2015 9:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear stepped drum brakes when upgrading to 8.4 discs |
michaelb wrote: My rear drums are finned but are the same width as Cooper S stepped drums Sorry to diverge here but are these the Moulton Smootha Ride cones and hilos. If so, are you happy with it. |
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| Author: | michaelb [ Sun Aug 16, 2015 10:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear stepped drum brakes when upgrading to 8.4 discs |
Yes it is Smootha ride kit And yes very happy It rides similar to hydro car and soaks up the Sydney pot holes very well I think rear donuts are close to standard but fronts are much bigger in height. Took a while to settle down to a good ride height but was ok after about 12 months |
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| Author: | Phil 850 [ Mon Aug 17, 2015 7:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear stepped drum brakes when upgrading to 8.4 discs |
michaelb wrote: Yes it is Smootha ride kit And yes very happy It rides similar to hydro car and soaks up the Sydney pot holes very well I think rear donuts are close to standard but fronts are much bigger in height. Took a while to settle down to a good ride height but was ok after about 12 months Thanks for the info Michael I had just ordered this kit when I saw the photo of your car and was interested in your experience. Phil |
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| Author: | Timbo [ Tue Aug 18, 2015 8:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear stepped drum brakes when upgrading to 8.4 discs |
I put a smootha ride kit in my Moke about 10 years ago. It was excellent at first, but its not so good now. The cones sagged a lot over the years. It was still worthwhile though. Tim |
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| Author: | stuvz [ Tue Aug 18, 2015 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear stepped drum brakes when upgrading to 8.4 discs |
Tell me how you go Hobson, also where did you get yours from?. I am thinking of ordering new cones, gaz lowered shocks and hilos too... only thing stopping me is the coolant leaking from my engine block haha |
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| Author: | Hobson [ Wed Aug 26, 2015 3:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear stepped drum brakes when upgrading to 8.4 discs |
Weather got in the way, hopefully this weekend - minikingdomonline.com.au
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| Author: | Hobson [ Sun Sep 27, 2015 3:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear stepped drum brakes when upgrading to 8.4 discs |
sorry for the 100000000 year response on this, can now confirm you will need longer than 55mm studs, as you only get 2.5 turns on these. |
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