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Lsl1600 · Newbie Joined: 24 Jun 2018 Posts: 5 Location: Cornwall

Hi All, looking for some advice for my brakes on a LWB mk1. I have changed discs, pads and drums , checked lines and fluid but the brakes are still pretty woeful. I find they lock up really easily causing plenty of skids, even in the dry. I am driving at sensible speeds and looking to cure the problem. Is it possible to convert rear drums to discs? Can ABS from a later model be fitted or is it a nightmare. Any suggestions much appreciated.

Cheers,

Liam

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trekker · Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 16:32 Post subject:

That's not normal, I've always found my brakes, disks all round, to be just sufficient, never had a lockup.

Perhaps someone has fitted a much smaller diameter master cylinder, have a look at that.

Lsl1600 · Newbie Joined: 24 Jun 2018 Posts: 5 Location: Cornwall

Will check the master cylinder but everything seems to be factory. I have drums on the rear and would like to be able to switch to discs

trekker · Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2019 14:52 Post subject:

Converting your MK1 from drum to disk brakes on the rear requires replacing each wheel bearing case, as the calipers hang from a very different case. First you need to find a case pair, then remove the axle shaft bearings in order to fit the replacement cases.