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Re: My latest project - Disc Brakes for a 710/712

Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:51 am
by GenevaPinz
Haf-e wrote:Its worth noting that Sprinters in Europe come typically with 15 inch wheels - so that isn't probably a good option in Europe then.
The brochures I could download on both the Swiss and Austrian MB website seem to mention 16-inch wheels, with 235 65-16 being the typical tire size.

Re: My latest project - Disc Brakes for a 710/712

Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 11:25 am
by Haf-e
I should have said that better - the European sprinter's with 5 lug rims (up to 2006?) came with 15 inch rims. I think they the switched to 16 inch rims with the 6 lug wheels in 2007. Not completely sure...

Re: My latest project - Disc Brakes for a 710/712

Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:44 am
by GenevaPinz
Haf-e wrote:I should have said that better - the European sprinter's with 5 lug rims (up to 2006?) came with 15 inch rims. I think they the switched to 16 inch rims with the 6 lug wheels in 2007. Not completely sure...
Correct, 6 lugs on the recent Sprinters... sorry I should have checked before posting.

Re: My latest project - Disc Brakes for a 710/712

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:23 am
by Haf-e
Was able to do a test fitting of a Euro-type Transit 16 inch wheel on the disc brakes - it looks like they will require the same thickness of spacer as the Sprinter wheel and so will require an "adapter" type spacer (i.e. one which uses the stock lug bolt to attach the adapter and then has five additional lug bolts for the wheel to attach.

The outer edge of the Transit wheel appeared to be at the same position as the outer edge of the Sprinter wheel - so a very reasonable amount of offset in my opinion.

Re: My latest project - Disc Brakes for a 710/712

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:51 pm
by ScottD
Really impressive project.

Re: My latest project - Disc Brakes for a 710/712

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 10:47 am
by Haf-e
I was able to test fit one of the Ford Transit wheels with the disc brake conversion using an adjustable spacer I improvised. Looks like they will work very well with only a small increase in the spacer thickness compared to the Sprinter wheels (about 1/8 inch or 3/16th of an inch).

Here are some (not so great) pictures...

In this first photo the angle of the camera and the camber of the wheel with it in the air while up on the jack make it look like the tires stick out more than they actually do - the edge of the tires tread is actually even with the outer edge of the wood rub rails when the wheels are in a vertical orientation (i.e. with a small typical load in the Pinz).
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Re: My latest project - Disc Brakes for a 710/712

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 8:39 pm
by Garrycol
Can you knock up some disk brakes for the front of my haflinger? After your great effort here, the haflinger should Easy Peazy.

garry

Re: My latest project - Disc Brakes for a 710/712

Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 10:25 am
by Haf-e
I've considered it (I have a haflinger too) but I just finished a full rebuild of my brakes...

Re: My latest project - Disc Brakes for a 710/712

Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:01 am
by TechMOGogy
Haflinger is so small, light and slow, plus there are so few of them - it would not really be worth it.
Would be a fun project if someone needed something to do but I find Hafi brakes work very well.
Dual circuit would be nice but you can add that already

Re: My latest project - Disc Brakes for a 710/712

Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:35 pm
by Sach67
I am very interested on buying a disk conversion kit for my 3 712 yes I have 3. Had a company from California design Using rear Cadillac limousine disks and same dynapro but it takes 2 adapters an off sets the orig rim 3 inches Not happy with the set up Please email me If u r interested of selling the kits or if u would give the info where to get the disks adapter and the caliper brackets etc. I can get the calipers and rims. TY very much Alex G sach67@aol.com

Re: My latest project - Disc Brakes for a 710/712

Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 1:14 pm
by pinzgauerpete
Yes...the stock braking system is my least favorite part of my Pinz, I liken it to the Pinzes Achilles heel...if a reasonably priced disc brake system could be produced for off road use of course!!!...I would be very interested in purchasing a kit

Re: My latest project - Disc Brakes for a 710/712

Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:05 pm
by TechMOGogy
I am interested too - esp since I already have 2 correct spacers (from a different need).

Re: My latest project - Disc Brakes for a 710/712

Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:39 pm
by Haf-e
I was just looking at the "Classic Sue" website and they had the following information about wheel spacers in Austria at least:

"The width of 29mm was chosen in order not to exceed the widening of 4% permitted by the Austrian legislature"

So the additional width for the disc brakes of 1 inch on each side (<26mm) should be compliant at least in Austria when using the Sprinter wheels.

Here is an image of their wheel spacer:

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They also sell one for the Hutchinson bead lock wheels:

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Here is the link to the page: http://www.classic-sue.com/ersatzteile/felgen.html

Re: My latest project - Disc Brakes for a 710/712

Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:05 am
by Wyothing
I don't see why everyone is so hung up on transit wheels. For guys in the U.S., why not just get a wheel adapter. For around $300 you can get them and then you can use any wheel you want. Ford, chevy, jeep whatever bolt pattern. Custom wheels any rim size, offset etc.

Re: My latest project - Disc Brakes for a 710/712

Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:02 pm
by VinceAtReal4x4s
Wyothing wrote:I don't see why everyone is so hung up on transit wheels. For guys in the U.S., why not just get a wheel adapter. For around $300 you can get them and then you can use any wheel you want. Ford, chevy, jeep whatever bolt pattern. Custom wheels any rim size, offset etc.
I don't personally like them in general because:
Cost
Possibly more bearing wear
Possible body clearance issues
Dealing with taking it off to service a hub
Can also be a weak point overall

And the look of most aftermarket wheels. especially US versions, just don't fit exotic Euro 4x4 styles, in my opinion.