Disc brakes

[gary dam]

Trying to get working on the Manxter again now that the holidays are over. What disc brake conversions have you guys used or can recomend? I was looking at the AC industries with the chevy or ford bolt pattern. Any thoughts? Thanks Gary and Annie

[Gene-C]

Gary, I obtained front & rear rotors that had not been drilled for wheel studs. When I purchased my wheels I had the rotors drilled to match. As of now I have not had the rotors drilled & slotted. Maybe next year.

[Tom-Kathleen]

Manxter #16 is using the complete setup from CB Performance with good resluts. They supplied the Master, pressure valve for rear brakes, brake lines, front & rear rotors & calipers with rear emergency brakes. I crossed drilled & slotted them, installed a Ford stud pattern & had them nickle plated for corrosion resistance. We also got the dropped spindles because Kathleen wanted the car to sit low. You can see them here: http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/album154 Tom

[GotManx]

I went with CNC brakes all the way around with CNC master cylinders. They were able to make them with the Porsche pattern for me. I'm not sure about a Ford or Chevy pattern as the VW patterns are their standard. The brakes work great and I am very happy with them.

[dustygary]

[QUOTE="GotManx"] I'm not sure about a Ford or Chevy pattern as the VW patterns are their standard. [/QUOTE] I also went with CNC. I am very happy with the quality of their product. Unfortunately CNC cannot do a Chevy or Ford pattern...Porche is OK. It has to do with the mounting surfaces and the wide vs close bolt patterns. I ended up getting my CNC brakes thruogh McKenzies and ordering adaptors to Chevy pattern from CB Performance. I don't like the crappy stamped adaptors, so eventually I intend on turning my own, or modifying my CNC rotors somehow. However, I kind of like the idea of having two sets of wheel / tires. One for on-road use, one for off-road. Depending on predominant usage. Using adaptors will allow you maximum flexibility, but could infringe on your comfort level when it comes to structural integrity. Bottom line is: Pick a vendor with a quality product. You can make anything work from there.

[domorr]

I went with AC Ind. on the front of my buggy a couple of years ago (because of the price). I have had no problems and the installation was easy. So I decided to put them on all four wheels of the SR I'm building. The rear brakes with the parking brake were a little confusing since they don't send directions. A quick phone call to AC Ind. And they called me back so the call wouldn't be on my dime. And they talked me through the installation in no time. Good product for the money and a good company to work with.

[Tom-Kathleen]

I crossed drilled a set of AC Industires rotors this year for a guy building a buggy in CT. They were blank rotors he had custom studded. They looked much easier to custom stud than the CB rotors because they had no webs on the back sides. The quality appeared about the same otherwise. Tom