Convert rear brakes

[bh04]

I would like to know how hard it would be to convert my rear drum to disk brakes? Anyone done this before? Any pros or cons in doing this? Also could someone inform me on how to paint the brake calipers and what "paint" you would reccommend or how to do it?

[89Sunbird]

Can be done either with kits that can be bought (quite expensive) or by using parts from a junkyard, particularly, a Neon!

http://www.v6z24.com/howto/reardiscs

[Project_Cav]

thats a shit ton of work

[bh04]

I know it is a lot of work. But do any of you think it would actually be worth it?

[01Cavy]

I wouldn't mind doing it to mine!

[bh04]

Ya it would be nice. But not sure if it would be worth it.

[jayson716]

well it is worth it for looks and if racing stopping power.

[bh04]

Originally Posted by jayson716

well it is worth it for looks and if racing stopping power.

Ok, the looks is a +, but I don't race...ALlthough I do drive like 75-80 and will not slam but push fairly hard on the brakes to like 60 mph.

[Project_Cav]

it would be worth it in performance and looks but for looks no one is really going to notice unless you point it out to the person who is checking out your car..cuz with your rims you really wouldnt notice the rear discs without looking closely...besides...no one really cares when it comes to comparing your car to someone elses in like a car show,wether or not you have 4 wheel disc brakes...besides..one negative that could come out of it is if you dont have the traction control ABS feature if you slam the brakes in the winter you'll lock up not only the front but the back aswell. but thats just my oppinion

[Thor06]

Unless you have a pretty fast track car, I dont think they are worth it.

[bh04]

K, i'll save the money for something else. Thanks for the advice all.

[LTZ2FLIP4]

Baer 12" rear conversion

I also have the front 13" kit

[01Cavy]

Originally Posted by LTZ2FLIP4

Baer 12" rear conversion

I also have the front 13" kit

Yeah I'm going to start saving for the rear conversion/big brake upgrade and front big brake upgrade as well. It will run me almost $2Gs, but if I get the job I'm wanting which starts at $16.35 and hour (more than double what I make now) it won't take me long to get my upgrades.

[cdru]

Originally Posted by 01Cavy

It will run me almost $2Gs, but if I get the job I'm wanting which starts at $16.35 and hour (more than double what I make now) it won't take me long to get my upgrades.

Must be nice being [young|living at home|not having a family/kids].

[01Cavy]

I don't make enough money to move out right now, but as soon as I do...I'm gone. As far as family/kids...not for a while!