drum to disc axle

1. tarzan Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Lurgan Posts: 767 2001 black saxo furio 2001 black saxo vts

   #1 4th November 2011, 23:20

   going to replace my rear axle for added stopping power as vts lump will be going in after winter. also current axle is abit squeaky.
   
   easy swap but my only question is, do i need to do anything with the brake lines or do i simply connect to calipers and bleed the system?
   
   
   thanks
2. ads85 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Bradford on Avon,Nr Bath Posts: 866 '01 astra coupe

   #2 5th November 2011, 07:45

   I'm pretty sure that as long as the axle you put on comes with the brake lines that go to rear calipers everything should fit fine, you will need to change handbrake cables though as disc axles require longer cables
3. tarzan Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Lurgan Posts: 767 2001 black saxo furio 2001 black saxo vts

   #3 5th November 2011, 12:52

   go to Citroen for the cable? needs tightened any way.
   
   in case i don't get the brake lines with the back axle what should i do?
   
   would fitting braided hoses be the answer or do they need customized?
   
   thanks for your reply
4. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

   #4 5th November 2011, 12:59

   The disc axle will go straight on, remove the compensator valve off it and your pipes will go straight onto it too.
   
   You need new handbrake cables, can get it from any supply place they rnt expensive.
5. tarzan Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Lurgan Posts: 767 2001 black saxo furio 2001 black saxo vts

   #5 5th November 2011, 14:27

   compensator valve. nice one. cheers mate.