Rear Disc Swap

[Stew]

About how much is it to do the rs route? And how difficult is it?


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I'll chime in here... It's more involved than the ZZP kit since you are taking a lot more stuff off in order to fit the disc parts on, check out the DIY I posted for a look.

Cost for me was about $700 in parts, all new, and an afternoon of my time.

http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/do-yourself-articles/17350-drum-rs-rear-disc-conversion.html

At least one guy (nickalltogether I think) did the RS conversion by sourcing a whole axle off a wreck and swapping everything as one piece. I believe it was less expensive for him as well.

 

[Natesriv]

Sorry .... My kit was $350 bought it second hand, new it's $399.
the bolt pattern is the same, you reuse the wheel hub with this kit

 

[MyLonewolf25]

Sorry .... My kit was $350 bought it second hand, new it's $399.
the bolt pattern is the same, you reuse the wheel hub with this kit

Ahh ok
I was wondering if they changed the hub or not...
I wonder if you can run aftermarket rotors then
Hmm
Because all in all they Arent the best
Good
But not great


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[Natesriv]

I have aftermarkets all around. the fronts from DDM, the back is the ZZP suppiled ones. drilled and slotted all around...so far no issues... 10K + miles on them.

Yeah, the rear hub is actually pretty simple to take off...just 4 bolts on the back side and the whole assembly comes off in one piece...

 

[MyLonewolf25]

I have aftermarkets all around. the fronts from DDM, the back is the ZZP suppiled ones. drilled and slotted all around...so far no issues... 10K + miles on them.

Yeah, the rear hub is actually pretty simple to take off...just 4 bolts on the back side and the whole assembly comes off in one piece...

I'm pretty tempted just until I can source a rs rear to just do the Zzp kit
Because 1 in cheap
And 2
It just sounds easier


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[Natesriv]

There's an RS rear swap thread here somewhere. It's more involved, also involves the cables up near the e-brake handle I believe.

Just be sure to grease the caliper pins with caliper grease, ensure their rubber protective boots are on correctly, stuff like that....

AND IF YOU GET DDM FRONT ROTORS... GET THAT DAMNED SILVER PAINT OFF THE ROTOR SURFACE!!!

 

[MyLonewolf25]

There's an RS rear swap thread here somewhere. It's more involved, also involves the cables up near the e-brake handle I believe.

Just be sure to grease the caliper pins with caliper grease, ensure their rubber protective boots are on correctly, stuff like that....

AND IF YOU GET DDM FRONT ROTORS... GET THAT DAMNED SILVER PAINT OFF THE ROTOR SURFACE!!!

XD I'm playing on getting the zzp front brake kit for the 2 piston calipers if they'll clear 15s and see if ebc or stoptech rotors for the larger brakes because it also comes with the larger rotor
And run ebc yellow pads

Although the rotors look awfully like stop tech ones
Either way
They are literally the only ones Ive seen with upgraded calipers

But once I run the pads out on each
Maybe grab new rotors
EBC YELLOW STUFF!
And maybe ebc rotors or stoptech
Not sure yet


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