Rear disc
Jan 10, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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Rear disc
Hey guys. I have just got a full rear disc conversion. I am just wondering how to fit the rear brake bias it's a willwood item.
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Jan 11, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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you need to replumb the brake system. It's currently diagonally split, it needs to be front/rear split to use the bias valve.
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Jan 11, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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is This hard work to do. Would it be worth fitting braided hoses throuout.
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Jan 12, 2010 | 06:24 AM
I wouldnt bother IMO mate,As said it's all gotta be re-done for not a massive difference
Get cossie front's,Or likewise on the front and leave drum's imo anyway mate
But good luck
Jan 12, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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I have got 4x4 rear calipers whitch have a larger piston will I need the bias valve.
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Jan 12, 2010 | 09:46 AM
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I have got 4x4 rear calipers whitch have a larger piston will I need the bias valve.
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Yes you will need the BIAS valve mate,Otherwise you "could" have your arse overtaking you when you slam on!
Jan 12, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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i got rear disc conversion and cossie discs up front not had it overtake me yet and have slammed the anchors on a few times
Jan 12, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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Its worth fitting it mate as the guys above said your arse could overtake you! I fit one to mine pritty easy to do and like Rick said above u need to re-plub your brakes so they are front and rear. Easy to do mate took me couple hours max to do...if u need any pics etc just ask mate and ill send them to ya!
Jan 12, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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Cheers people matt where have you fitted the valve and any pics would be great.
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Jan 12, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Cheers people matt where have you fitted the valve and any pics would be great.
Cheers joe
I made up a metal L shaped bracket and put it down by the handbrake, only trouble with havin it here is u will had to drill 2 holes in your floor.
As u can see thats how to plumb it all in mate, but it would be better if u put bigger brakes on the front then u wont need the bias valve.
And also take out your ABS if u havent already, will make a big difference to braking.
Jan 14, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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^^^^ have you still got the load compensators ??
Jan 14, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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What are the load compensators.
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Jan 14, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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^^^^ have you still got the load compensators ??
Na mate i took them out, mine were fooked anyway!
Jan 14, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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Na mate i took them out, mine were fooked anyway!
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What are the load compensators.
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They are the valves that sit near the rear lower arms. Basicly they stop the rear brakes locking up when you go over a bump and the back ends lifts up.
Jan 15, 2010 | 05:01 AM
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My rear load compensators are fucked too. Rear brakes would not relase completely, approx 10 min after releasing brake pedal brakes are free. So i will throw those away. Can you recommend some good brake bias valve?
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