Was wondering if anyone has recently shipped a disc brake conversion from Minispares Uk over here? What cost would I be looking at?

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1967 Morris Mini Deluxe

Oh, and do four pot disc brake kits actually foul on hydro cars as per the ad suggests they might? I have had conflicting opinions.

https://www.minispares.com/product/clas ... 4028A.aspx

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1967 Morris Mini Deluxe

I assume you know you can get these disk brake kits locally? Might work out easier and cheaper than from OS, and also supports the local Mini parts businesses.

http://minikingdomonline.com.au/product ... sc-brakes/

http://minisport.com.au/disc-brake-kitsaupgrades

viewtopic.php?f=41&t=83593

I can't answer your question on four-pot clearances.

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

Not exactly recent but I had some shipped over in Jan 2015, cost for shipping was 132 pounds. Wouldn't imagine the price would have changed that much, but with the current exchange rate you may find you can get what you need locally and the price is not that different.

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1972 Leyland Mini Clubman
2000 Honda CBR929RR

Karcraft has the C-AJJ4028MS kit for around $1050

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Remember if you bring it in from o/s you get pinged for GST + customs charges over $1000 AUD

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Nick

http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=86675

i`m pretty sure, (not certain yet) but they are dropping the price limit down to zero , so there will be GST on "Everything" you bring into the country,,, i don`t know when or how they`re going to do it, but word is that they are going to or already have.

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

That has not happened. There was much talk about it, but it has not materialised.

Thanks for all of your responses. I am only asking because I really hope that it is the case that I can buy locally for cheaper - I would much prefer this than having to worry about the shipping and importing costs. (As well as giving a bit of business locally too!)

Anyone got any ideas in regards to clearances with the four pots on hydro cars?

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1967 Morris Mini Deluxe

Hi,
Most of the fitting issues are around wheel sizes not neccessarily the suspension, but that being said, if the kit suggests an issue ask the supplier the question.
Shipping will depend on whether you need the full kit with hubs, CV's, discs, bearings, etc or just the calipers or calipers and discs. Certainly try the local mini shops but on minispares etc you can go through the checkout to get a shipping quote without committing to buy if you want to see total cost delivered to compare with local suppliers.
Cheers
Rod

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1967 New British Racing Green Mk1 Cooper S, 1967 Lake Green 1275 MG Midget, 1969 Jet Red / Crystal White Mk2 Cooper S, 1972 Gambier Turquoise Clubman GT (ex police), 1972 Camino Gold Clubman GT, 2009 JCW Challenge Edition, Megane RS265, Clio RS220.

Karcraft also has the 4 pot kit available here.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

The costs of shipping and importation has to be paid at some point; either the customer directly or the customer after the local business has done the work for you im positioning the goods in Aust ready for sale.

Administering the system would likely exceed the revenue.

Thanks one and all once again. Now just hoping someone knows if you can run a hydro car, with four pot calipers, with 10x4.75 rose petal wheels.

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1967 Morris Mini Deluxe

As rodmac said above, suggest you start by asking Minispares the question as they made the statement.

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43