back axle

[moonstoneblue]

well where do i start lol my axle was previously lowered the mr nick way as im from northern ireland lol. The car the axle is on is an hdi with disk brakes but was just wondering would the drum brake with the abs be compatible as ive been offered one never lowered

[WiNgNuTz]

I know some people rate the drums over the discs, handbrakes better so ive heard, but personally id stick with the disc beam, and just get it raised a bit the proper way, and maybe have the bearings etc looked at at the same time, and any ropey parts replaced/refurbed.

[Toms306]

Drums 'can' be better for the handbrake, but theyre not usually setup properly and are a pain as the auto adjusters never work so usually are just as poor anyway lol.

For stopping power discs are far better, very noticable coming from a 1.4 (266s front, drums rear) to a 1.8 (266s front, discs rear) and I've never found the handbrake to be a problem when parked, only difference is you can't handbrake turn at 30+ as nothing at all happens if you apply a disc handbrake on the move lol.

As for compatibility, no idea, but I really wouldn't bother!

[Bananalad]

Didnt think you were the type to do handbrake turns tom haha

[Toms306]

Didnt think you were the type to do handbrake turns tom haha

Well thats why I don't mind a disc handbrake.

[moonstoneblue]

get where you's are coming at lol but havent the money to refurb i and can get the other axle cheap as mine is kaput lol just wondering is it just a plug in and away you go lol

[Jtrigga]

Yes its a straight swap just the handbrake cables are different.

[moonstoneblue]

Yes its a straight swap just the handbrake cables are different.

thank you very much

[Tyronnster]

ive swapped 2 axles from drum to disc an it is so easy 6 bolts an brake lines

[moonstoneblue]

ano its easy to swap but never done a disk to drum lol but now i know it should work