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Mike Sattelberg
02-14-2023, 06:03 PM
Hello I just ordered a Mk4 Bass kit. I plan to use three link suspension. What is a good option for rear disc brake conversion kit for 15” rims?
northracers.com has a good website and explains all about the 8.8 axle and disc brake conversions.
Mike Sattelberg
02-15-2023, 07:52 AM
Thanks for the info. Exactly what I’m looking for!
CaptB
02-15-2023, 07:57 AM
Hello I just ordered a Mk4 Bass kit. I plan to use three link suspension. What is a good option for rear disc brake conversion kit for 15” rims?
Call Gordon Levy, he sold me the brake kit for 15" wheels, he will hook you up. (520) 494-2745
The brake kit that FFR sells will NOT work with 15" wheels.
GoDadGo
02-15-2023, 08:01 AM
The website is actually:
https://www.northracecars.com/
AC Bill
02-15-2023, 01:16 PM
Being that you bought the base kit, at least you have options besides buying brand new parts. You could for example, opt to use a donor rear end from an 88 T-bird Turbo-coupe. It's a 8.8" solid axle with disc brakes, fits a 15" wheel, has the factory Trak-lock (limited slip), and is 3.55 geared rear end, (which give the roadster some snap).
The disadvantage was they were 4 lug, but you can drill, or buy the pre-drilled rotors for 5-lug. Or do an axle swap. 5-lug axles can be donor as well, or spring for new ones.
SORRY!!! northracecars.com
mladen
02-15-2023, 11:27 PM
Call Gordon Levy, he sold me the brake kit for 15" wheels, he will hook you up. (520) 494-2745
The brake kit that FFR sells will NOT work with 15" wheels.
I have Gordon's kit on my build, you can see it in my build thread. I'm finalizing the parking brake now