BJ40 series Landcruiser Disc Brake conversion Advice Please

Submitted: Sunday, Jan 14, 2007 at 17:14

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luch

Hi all
My Brother is Doing a Disc Brake conversion on his 40 series.

He has got The front diff from a 60 series which he will swap over the Swivel Hub Assembly, Callipers, Discs, Ect

But we would like some advice from any one who has done a conversion like this before

Does he need a new Booster and master ?

Does any modifications need to be made to the rear brakes as it has two wheel cylinders not one like the 60 series ?

What other problems may we encounter while doing this conversion ?

Thanks
Luke

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Reply By: Peter 2 - Sunday, Jan 14, 2007 at 19:08

Sunday, Jan 14, 2007 at 19:08

I did the same job to a 45 series troopy years ago using Hilux front bits, only difference was non vented and vented discs.
I had to change the master cylinder to a 60 series one, booster was ok, the rear proportioning valve needed some tweaking from memory.
I didn't have to do anything to the rear brakes from memory, but can't remember whether it had one or two wheel cylinders either ;-))
If it doesn't work fit the 60 series rear brakes.

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Follow Up By: luch - Sunday, Jan 14, 2007 at 20:07

Sunday, Jan 14, 2007 at 20:07

Peter
How did you find the brakes after converting to discs ?

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Follow Up By: Peter 2 - Sunday, Jan 14, 2007 at 22:05

Sunday, Jan 14, 2007 at 22:05

They always worked very well, the main reason I did the conversion was so that I had brakes after river and creek crossings as the drums took forever to dry out. Also less hassle not having to clean mud out of the drums.

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