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Rear Disc Brake Conversion

By: David 02/04/2021

9/20 - I had a leak coming from the rear passenger wheel hub seal so hey why not convert the drum brakes to disc brakes and replace the axles to heavier duty axles while I'm fixing the seal :-)


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Grease all over the brakes.... not good.

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Getting new axles and bearings ready


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Caliper bracket installed

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Brake Disc installed

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Caliper and new steel braided brake lines installed

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Before:

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After:

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