disk brake conversion

wrangler_tj · Post by **wrangler_tj** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 9:25 am

Hello there,

I'm from Belgium and I have my Volvo 1 year now.
I ruined the wheel bearings of the front left wheel.

I know will change them and upgrade to disk brakes
because all the shoes and pumps from the original brakes
are all worn out.

I will do the conversion in januari, if you have questions
about it I will answer them.

I will use all Toyota Hilux parts, even the bolt pattern
will be 6 lugs, toyota rims.

M Wehrman · Post by **M Wehrman** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:22 pm

Keep us posted,as I'm sure my TGB will need help when it gets going.
Mark

wrangler_tj · Post by **wrangler_tj** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:24 am

Still working on it, has some problems with originel rims.
Will give a complete report when everything is done and works properly.

It's not a job for a novice mechanic, you have to have special tools and advancec mechanical skills.
But it's straight forward if you have all of this.

It's a conversion with calipers, diskbrake, pads, wheel pattern from Toyota Hilux.

That's for know, report will follow.

wrangler_tj · Post by **wrangler_tj** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:41 am

Conversion done!

Testdrive: fantastic brake respons!!!

But now I also have to change my CV boot because
its torn and leaking oil.

Any questions about the conversion please let me know.

Pinzgauer Pete · Post by **Pinzgauer Pete** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:00 am

I hope you took pics of the conversion..would love to see the process

HafWit · Post by **HafWit** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:10 am

I'd like to see some pictures too.

Thanks,
Greg

wrangler_tj · Post by **wrangler_tj** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:45 am

I have some picture, but I can't publish them here.
Can I send them to someone who can show them here?

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HafWit · Post by **HafWit** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:42 am

please send the brake conversion pictures to me at gtginsburg@verizon.net and I will put them up.

Thanks,
Greg

HafWit · Post by **HafWit** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 6:44 pm

Here are the disc brake conversion images from wrangler_tj:

Post by **VinceAtReal4x4s** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:12 am

Any bigger?

HafWit · Post by **HafWit** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 5:08 pm

That's better!!! Sorry for the little pics before. Apparently Picasa works better than Photobucket

Post by **VinceAtReal4x4s** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 3:10 am

I may have missed something... was this a kit that someone sold to you? Or did you figure it out alone? I bet some people would be interested in it and any more info you could supply about the conversion process.

Nice work.

wrangler_tj · Post by **wrangler_tj** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 3:37 pm

It's a kit from OMT Offroad from Germany.
It uses Toyota rotors and calipers.

Its really simple to install if you have experience in axles.

Basicly you change the hub shaft with the one from omt offroad en you make a stand for the caliper.
In the kit is everything you need for the conversion.

You need a few tools to do the job: press and pullers for the bearings and a high power drill and some basic spanners and things like that.

Then you also need to use Toyota/Nissan rims, because the new hub has a 6 bolt pattern. But I made some spacer myself (the black plate at the end of the axle) so that I can you my original volvo rims. If I unbolt the spacer I can use Toyota rims.

Any questions, feel free to ask them.

Post by **VinceAtReal4x4s** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 8:11 pm

Was there any trouble with the hydraulic system? I assume the stock pressures were ok with the new calipers? Are hard stops much different?

wrangler_tj · Post by **wrangler_tj** » Sun Aug 29, 2010 6:17 am

Now their is a problem. I have bleed the brakes and did a test ride.
Braking respons is fantastic.

This morning all my brake fluid was out of the 2 reservoirs and no brake respons on the pedal.
I have no leaking on lines or calipers. So I think my servo's
are leaking.

Are their rebuilding kits for the servos?
They are Lockheed Type 7 servos.