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Amateb8

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #45 on: March 05, 2013, 10:49:31 PM »
We are having a problem with the disc conversion. The banjo bolt on one end is different to the flexi-hose bolt. I've used Cinquecento calipers and discs. Is there a banjo bolt that has the same thread with the flexi-hose?

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #46 on: March 06, 2013, 03:14:37 PM »
Very interesting topic. Can we download sone templates/blue prints of the plates? And/or a manual? That would be nice  :P

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #47 on: March 06, 2013, 11:29:00 PM »
I think I used VW polo for the front, should be on a post somewhere.

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #48 on: March 06, 2013, 11:31:30 PM »
will make a photo  8)

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #49 on: March 06, 2013, 11:44:03 PM »

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #50 on: March 07, 2013, 01:47:17 PM »
Right. So can you post the size etc? Or something what we can print out and glue on piece of metal so we can cut it out. Would be great. Thx.

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #51 on: March 07, 2013, 09:28:24 PM »
Go to this site there is lots of stuff.


http://www.126fan.pl/www/ham_tarczowe.htm

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #52 on: March 08, 2013, 03:43:11 PM »
Hi Marc,

Thx. I just looked at it but see only one yellow page with drawing and measures. Is that right or must there be more to be found there? I ask you this because down the page it says something like ''Strona glawa 404..' etc.

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #53 on: March 08, 2013, 06:45:41 PM »
Hi, go the the web address, look down the left column to find all the areas for anything you want to know about tuning.  There are also instructions to use vw conversion to 800cc

http://www.126fan.pl

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #54 on: March 08, 2013, 08:14:00 PM »
I would guess that Tate took my basic drawing that I sent him and put it on a computer system to get some made. I have my original drawing somewhere which shows the main co-ordinates , hole sizes and spacing but when I had the final run of plates produced I did an over-sketch of the final "curvey" design, which Tate has showed, then discussed it with the laser cutters, they made them & the rest is history. I can only supply an "old school" drawing so not sure if Tate can post a CAD version.

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #55 on: March 08, 2013, 09:48:22 PM »
Is there a kit available i.e from my earlier query?

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #57 on: March 09, 2013, 01:19:06 PM »
Hi Ralph,
I've got the disc conversion bracket and Cinquecento discs and calipers already assembled. The only thing is the banjo bolt of the Cinquecento is different to that of the flexi-pipe hose.

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #58 on: March 09, 2013, 01:30:33 PM »
The info is on the first post, in the parts list :D

http://club126uk.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=4724.0
Pete.      il cavallo piccolo

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Re: Front Disc Brake Conversion
« Reply #59 on: March 10, 2013, 12:16:52 AM »
I have Rusty's banjo set up ready to go on my 500, cinq calipers, but I used old VW Polo hoses for the front on my 126 and Gamine this is another alternative.  I had to change the end of the brake pipe to suit the vw flexi. You could take your calipers to your local parts store and try out. See attached photo

http://club126uk.co.uk/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3975.0;attach=1174;image


Ralph
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