Drum brakes to Disc

Mr.Bangalore · 29th April 2010, 14:53

@recshenoy, i would say a big NO for that mod.
check out your self, comments from the expert.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...bs-innova.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...swift-vdi.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...n-1-6-nxt.html

rjstyles69 · 29th April 2010, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by recshenoy

Guys,

Sorry to re-open the old post. Could not find and appropriate thread! Any pointer for after market ABS/disc brake in Bangalore?

One of my friends wants to upgrade his rear brakes to disc and if possible add ABS! I know its pretty expensive affair with risk of unreliability!

Upgrading to disc brakes at the rear is quite achievable but adding an ABS is just next to impossible

.Simple reason that the ECU wouldn't support it. BTW what car is your friend talking about ?

I think Jesal had converted his zen's rear brakes to a disc setup after an engine swap. You might want to check with him.

recshenoy · 30th April 2010, 08:36

Sorry guys forgot to name the car. Its a Hyundai Accent!
Yes. Even i had advised same to him. Not to try these after market option!

Being a petrol head and electronic heart guy, moment he told about ABS i thought "will ABS be supported by existing ECU"

Also the reliablity if done after market!

Many thanks for replies

blackasta · 30th April 2010, 20:40

Can a car with existing ABS and front discs-rear drum setting be converted to all disc?
The car here in question is my i10.

styx71 · 19th December 2012, 09:16

Bumping up an old thread

What would be the implications of changing the rear drums with disc brakes using OEM parts?
The car under consieration is Verna 1.5 CRDi SX (non-ABS). Verna 1.5 CRDi SX also came with the abs version with rear discs.

So, can the rear drums be safely changed to discs at the authorized servcie center?
Any chances of wheel locking by converting to rear discs (no ABS)

styx71 · 21st December 2012, 19:38

^^ Answering my own question.

It is possible, more info here(need to go through most of the discussion):
http://www.hyundai-forums.com/184-mc...onversion.html

In fact some of the earlier generation cars came with all 4 disc brakes without ABS:
http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=579786

sanyal779 · 17th March 2013, 23:46

Dear Sirs,

Most low to medium priced cars in India come fitted with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes combination. However some expensive imported cars have all wheels disc brakes.

Is it possible to change the rear brakes too into disc brakes ? What are the benefits, disadvantages and costs in India ? Are there certain specifications and legal aspects?

Warm regards.
SSanyal

pganapathy · 18th March 2013, 01:04

Technically switching from drums to discs is definitely possible. The issue is quality of work and cost. Accept that barring a few specialists, most people will not be able to get anything close to factory finish. Considering it is the brakes we are talking about, do you really want to get it changed. A botched job and your life is potentially at risk.

Additionally be aware that unless the job is done by an A$$, and even then, they would probably void any warranty. Assuming the warranty period is not an issue, it may become an issue with insurance refusing to pay in the case of an accident.

All said and done not really worth the headache of getting it done.

sagarpadaki · 18th March 2013, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanyal779

Dear Sirs,

Most low to medium priced cars in India come fitted with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes combination. However some expensive imported cars have all wheels disc brakes.

Is it possible to change the rear brakes too into disc brakes ? What are the benefits, disadvantages and costs in India ? Are there certain specifications and legal aspects?

Warm regards.
SSanyal

Let me tell you, even with all four discs , 80% of the braking is done by the front brakes. So disc or drum at the rear does not matter unless the car is fitted with ABS+EBD. And all the cars which have the mentioned combo have all 4 discs. So retrofitting is no use. Keep the drums in top shape and you are good enough

joybhowmik · 18th March 2013, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanyal779

Dear Sirs,

Is it possible to change the rear brakes too into disc brakes ? What are the benefits, disadvantages and costs in India ? Are there certain specifications and legal aspects?

Warm regards.
SSanyal

Altering the brake system would require you to inform the RTO of the update, and require a fitness to be done. Please bear this in mind.

29th April 2010, 14:53	#46
Mr.Bangalore BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 369 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	@recshenoy, i would say a big NO for that mod. check out your self, comments from the expert. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...bs-innova.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...swift-vdi.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...n-1-6-nxt.html
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30th April 2010, 08:36	#48
recshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mangalore / Bangalore Posts: 1,129 Thanked: 256 Times	Sorry guys forgot to name the car. Its a Hyundai Accent! Yes. Even i had advised same to him. Not to try these after market option! Being a petrol head and electronic heart guy, moment he told about ABS i thought "will ABS be supported by existing ECU" Also the reliablity if done after market! Many thanks for replies
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30th April 2010, 20:40	#49
blackasta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WB 26 Posts: 3,408 Thanked: 2,928 Times View My Garage	Can a car with existing ABS and front discs-rear drum setting be converted to all disc? The car here in question is my i10.
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19th December 2012, 09:16	#50
styx71 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 132 Thanked: 87 Times	Re: Drum brakes to Disc Bumping up an old thread What would be the implications of changing the rear drums with disc brakes using OEM parts? The car under consieration is Verna 1.5 CRDi SX (non-ABS). Verna 1.5 CRDi SX also came with the abs version with rear discs. So, can the rear drums be safely changed to discs at the authorized servcie center? Any chances of wheel locking by converting to rear discs (no ABS)
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21st December 2012, 19:38	#51
styx71 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 132 Thanked: 87 Times	Re: Drum brakes to Disc ^^ Answering my own question. It is possible, more info here(need to go through most of the discussion): http://www.hyundai-forums.com/184-mc...onversion.html In fact some of the earlier generation cars came with all 4 disc brakes without ABS: http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=579786
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17th March 2013, 23:46	#52
sanyal779 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kolkata Posts: 37 Thanked: 24 Times	Changing drum brakes to disc brakes? Dear Sirs, Most low to medium priced cars in India come fitted with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes combination. However some expensive imported cars have all wheels disc brakes. Is it possible to change the rear brakes too into disc brakes ? What are the benefits, disadvantages and costs in India ? Are there certain specifications and legal aspects? Warm regards. SSanyal
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18th March 2013, 01:04	#53
pganapathy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bangalore,Coorg Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 767 Times	Re: Changing drum brakes to disc brakes? Technically switching from drums to discs is definitely possible. The issue is quality of work and cost. Accept that barring a few specialists, most people will not be able to get anything close to factory finish. Considering it is the brakes we are talking about, do you really want to get it changed. A botched job and your life is potentially at risk. Additionally be aware that unless the job is done by an A$$, and even then, they would probably void any warranty. Assuming the warranty period is not an issue, it may become an issue with insurance refusing to pay in the case of an accident. All said and done not really worth the headache of getting it done.
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