When changing to rear discs what do you use for a handbrake cable, as presumably the Speedster version is shorter than a T-1
Does a rear disc conversion kit change the track width?
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When changing to rear discs what do you use for a handbrake cable, as presumably the Speedster version is shorter than a T-1
Does a rear disc conversion kit change the track width?
Does a rear disc conversion kit change the track width?
The disc conversion may give an additional 1/2 to 3/4 inches positive on each side. Most all the rotors are made in China unless you are purchasing the high dollar set up. You can use cable crimps for e brake. McMaster Carr has a varity of cable ties/splices
On my D, I cut off the ends at the drum end and drilled them out. I set the adjusters at the hand brake 1/2 a inch down from the top the slid the drilled ends back on at the drums snuggly and brazed them. I went Type 3 the 2 peace drums.
For disc you should have a pair of set screw colliers that slip over the cables at the calipers. If not you could braze in hex nuts as colliers.
For disc you should have a pair of set screw colliers that slip over the cables at the calipers. If not you could braze in hex nuts as colliers.
FYI I found cable shortening ends at CIP. Either individually or a set for all cables
Joe---which is the "high doillar set up"-- who makes it and who sells it? Thanks!---Jack
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Also Airkewld BAD series disc brakes. Made in the US and look high quality, but I have no experience with them. Almost certainly overkill, but they sure look cool, er, kewl.