1800: - Front Drum to Disc Parts list?

DaWhole9 · Apr 26th, 2020, 00:31

Is there a part list needed to upgrade the front drum brakes on a 122 Wagon to disc brakes?

I am just exploring all my options for braking and would rather not spend a few hundred in parts (not including drums if needed) to rebuild the drum system, when maybe a front disc upgrade wouldn't cost that much more. Got me thinking...whats different and what needs to be changed to go to front discs?

c1800 · Apr 26th, 2020, 01:26

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sp5KTSlQ7M0

DaWhole9 · Apr 26th, 2020, 04:13

Thanks! Wow. Looks like there are not alot of parts needed for the conversion at all. Will price that out. Doesnt seem all that more expensive than s drum rebuild especially if the drums need replacing.

Derek UK · Apr 26th, 2020, 12:15

Amazon front drums are very expensive. Over twice the price of the one piece discs now available and those are even cheaper than the new type rear drums. As yet they haven't started to make the one piece versions of the front drums. Probably not enough demand. Calipers will bite into your savings but even these are available now non exchange and a bit cheaper. I've not costed out the conversion but you should find the results are worth the extra cost. Depending how you like the new brakes a servo may be considered but that will cost you quite a bit.

mocambique-amazone · Apr 28th, 2020, 08:17

Do it and you will never regret. Maybe a servo like Derek mentioned. I did run my Amazon without. (Okidoki with stock power, later a servo was important)
Good luck, Kay

Apr 26th, 2020, 00:31	#1
DaWhole9 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 07:40 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Newport Beach	Front Drum to Disc Parts list? Is there a part list needed to upgrade the front drum brakes on a 122 Wagon to disc brakes? I am just exploring all my options for braking and would rather not spend a few hundred in parts (not including drums if needed) to rebuild the drum system, when maybe a front disc upgrade wouldn't cost that much more. Got me thinking...whats different and what needs to be changed to go to front discs?

Apr 26th, 2020, 01:26	#2
c1800 Master Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2024 16:48 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alberta	https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sp5KTSlQ7M0

Apr 26th, 2020, 04:13	#3
DaWhole9 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 07:40 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Newport Beach	Thanks! Wow. Looks like there are not alot of parts needed for the conversion at all. Will price that out. Doesnt seem all that more expensive than s drum rebuild especially if the drums need replacing.

Apr 26th, 2020, 12:15	#4
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 12:28 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Amazon front drums are very expensive. Over twice the price of the one piece discs now available and those are even cheaper than the new type rear drums. As yet they haven't started to make the one piece versions of the front drums. Probably not enough demand. Calipers will bite into your savings but even these are available now non exchange and a bit cheaper. I've not costed out the conversion but you should find the results are worth the extra cost. Depending how you like the new brakes a servo may be considered but that will cost you quite a bit.

Apr 28th, 2020, 08:17	#5
mocambique-amazone Master Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2022 17:08 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: small village in the north of Germany	Do it and you will never regret. Maybe a servo like Derek mentioned. I did run my Amazon without. (Okidoki with stock power, later a servo was important) Good luck, Kay

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