Changing to Disk to instead of drums

17th December 2006, 18:35

Hi, i have a 1997 Saxo 1.1i LX model, i have durms at the back at the moe. im currently goign to be changing them to disks. but i was wondering the pipes used for teh disks at the back will it all fit for my saxo, also someone said something to me about the master cylinder? i mean can i do it? or will i need to modify or change any part of my 1.1i engine. aslo it is single point injection..

thanks.

18th December 2006, 17:37

This is a large job to do for someone that isnt a mechanic.
like me and my m8 did this, on a westcoast.

Your best bet it to do what we did and buy brake lines from citroen, making your own is a mssion and can be unsafe.

use http://www.citroen-pr.net/

to find the lines.

now some brake lines go from cilinder to axle. and some have a connector under the car directly below the passanger footwell.

it took us 7 hours that included lowering the bar, dont think its a quick job whoever does it. and the beam is real heavy.

good luck dude

18th December 2006, 17:42

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Originally Posted by dj_sim

This is a large job to do for someone that isnt a mechanic.
like me and my m8 did this, on a westcoast.

Your best bet it to do what we did and buy brake lines from citroen, making your own is a mssion and can be unsafe.

use http://www.citroen-pr.net/

to find the lines.

now some brake lines go from cilinder to axle. and some have a connector under the car directly below the passanger footwell.

it took us 7 hours that included lowering the bar, dont think its a quick job whoever does it. and the beam is real heavy.

good luck dude

Absolute rubbish, your best option is to get a rear beam from a VTR/VTS or even a GTI. They already have the disks on, it takes less time to fit and the Anit-roll bar links are thicker as well as the torsion bar itself being thicker.

You can pick 2nd hand rear beams up from around £100. Try to get one that is already lowered from someone that is breaking for parts though.

fitting a new ream beam will take 3 hours tops, fitting disks etc would take 4-5 hours depending on some aspects.

18th December 2006, 21:32

Im in the process of doing mine

keep an eye on my thread in the Photos section for regular updates

18th December 2006, 22:19

Thanks

also my dads a mechanic so no probs on that part. as he can get his mechanicy mates to help lolz

thanks.

19th December 2006, 11:55

If you want any help with your Wills give me a buzz on msn, did mine few months ago to my westy mate

19th December 2006, 12:03

Quote:

your best option is to get a rear beam from a VTR/VTS

I agree got a mate who is looking for a full rear axle (you may aswell say full bakc end suspension,brakes etc etc) for his 1.4 to conver it to a vtr.

so far he has put the engine in and the body kit is on.
only problem is he aint told his insurance company haha what a nutter lol.
good luck to him when he has a accident.

19th December 2006, 13:17

If you are going for one from a VTR/VTS (which seems the best move to me) I'd renew all the bushes and bearings before shoving it on. Will cost say another £100 but then you can fit it and forget about it, will also firm up the arse end nicely

19th December 2006, 22:23

Wheres the best place to get those from Dave? Anywhere online?

20th December 2006, 08:13

hi,as jpsaxo said we can help you if you need any we did the axle up before we fitted it, bearings and seals only available from citreon but if you main pins are damaged we can help we have some ready to go [this are not avialable from citreon speak to jpsaxo