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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #60 on: March 26, 2013, 07:46:09 PM »
Try "HELL" they do a conversion set for the cinq to bis in braided!

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #61 on: March 28, 2013, 01:41:43 PM »
Hi Ralph,
Can you actually change the end of the brake pipe?

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #62 on: March 28, 2013, 05:57:58 PM »
 :headscratch:
Tell me I am dreaming  :o
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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #63 on: March 29, 2013, 06:24:51 PM »
Hi Amateb8 when you mix and match brake components you may need alternative nut ends, to match what you are installing.  Therefore you may need to change the nut ends, pipe flares.  The nuts come in different thread sizes to suit the different car manufacturers brake components.  You need a brake flaring tool and suitable nuts  The tool allows you to flare the end of the copper brake pipe to suit the required nut end.  Hope this helps.

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #64 on: March 30, 2013, 12:37:45 AM »

you may find this interesting for brake parts ect.

not connected with mentioned


http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-brakes-tools.html?limit=all

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #65 on: April 01, 2013, 02:03:10 PM »
Angelo , if you or your mechanic really are unable to find the right banjo bolts I have some spare new stainless steel ones along with new copper washers. I also have some new steel and stainless steel banjo bolts to fit the standard brake slave cylinders.

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #66 on: April 01, 2013, 08:56:15 PM »
Pm'd.

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #67 on: October 07, 2014, 10:59:20 PM »
Don't suppose the dimensions are available for me? :D. I'm trying to get back into auto cad and want to have a play as its been 4 years or more!
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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #68 on: October 09, 2014, 02:06:56 AM »
I can let you have the dimensions but I just landed in New Zealand about 3 hours ago and am having to refresh myself with a couple of pint of Speight's Gold in the hotel bar :-)
You can have the info when I get back in about 5 weeks.


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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #69 on: October 09, 2014, 10:51:51 AM »
Very nice too.  
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I can let you have the dimensions but I just landed in New Zealand about 3 hours ago and am having to refresh myself with a couple of pint of Speight's Gold in the hotel  ???bar :-)
You can have the info when I get back in about 5 weeks.


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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #70 on: October 09, 2014, 12:24:31 PM »
New Zealand!? Wow :). Sounds fun!
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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #71 on: May 08, 2015, 09:26:36 AM »
When are you back in NZ Rusty?

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #72 on: September 04, 2016, 07:42:15 AM »
Revived for Nathen  :)

:D OK every time I mention the Disc Brake Conversion for the 126 I get a load of messages which generally ask two main questions ,
What parts do I need ?
& How do you do the conversion ?
It is great to see the enthusiasm and interest but with my "one finger typing" I just do not have the time to type detailed answers to every message.
So I am going to try and cover it here.
I am talking here about the conversion that will suit any 126 or 500 that has 13" wheels and 126 stub axles.

PARTS REQUIRED

Disc Brake Callipers complete with Carriers , Pads , Fixtures & Fittings from or suitable for the Cinquecento , Seicento or early Punto range.
240mms Fiat discs to suit the above.
2 M10 x 1mms Banjo bolts to suit the calliper thread at the flexi hose inlet.
Disc brake adaptor plates.
6 x M8 plate to stub axle mounting nuts & bolts
8 x M10 spacing washers.
Brake Fluid.
TIME - For a reasonably competent DIY mechanic if the parts are all prepared and you know what you are doing then you could probably do this in about 2 hours or half a day with tea breaks.

 PROCEDURE

 Jack up car at front end , remove front wheels , remove brake drum , remove hub , disconnect flexi brake hose by removing banjo bolt from back of brake cylinder then undo the three nuts that secure the brake backing plate to the stub axle & remove brake assembly.
Fit disc brake adaptor plates , refit hub , fit 240mms disc using original bolts , bolt carrier (with or without complete calliper assembly) fitting the spacer washers between carrier & adaptor plates , assemble calliper if not already complete , connect flexi hose using M10 x 1mms banjo bolts & copper washers , bleed brakes , refit wheels & have a test drive .
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Hi , i've been searching through the threads on disc conversions but can't find any set ups for 12" wheels. can your method be adapted to suit them.Cheers Dennis  ( my drum brakes don't give you any confidence )

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #73 on: September 04, 2016, 03:42:19 PM »
Your a bloody life saver. I'll have a read when I finish work and don't forget to keep me them plates  :D
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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #74 on: November 23, 2016, 07:59:56 PM »
im desparate to find some calipers that will fit 12" wheels, would the 500 kits that have 12" calipers fit the 126 lot? i have some early steelies which i have, arguably, restored, and i intend on using them  ;D
I even went as far s asking a guy on ebay whose selling the 13" kit but i feel he couldnt find any as he never got back to me...
thanks in advance! :D
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