[Healeys] Converting to rear disc brakes

[Brashear, Jack, N]

Hi Jorge, my rear brakes (BT7 Mk2) are disks from a Cad ElDorado.
There's way too much to type about here, but some of the GM parts you
would need are pretty hard to find these days.  Other than that it's a
pretty simple conversion if you turn your own wrenches and don't mind
fabricating a few fiddly little pieces.  You'll need to put a brake
balance valve in the hydraulic line to the rear as those big disks will
lock up quickly if you don't.  Also, I added a street rod brake booster.
There are other conversions out there which may be more appealing to you
but mine was relatively cheap dollars.
Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+jnbrashear=garverengineers.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+jnbrashear=garverengineers.com at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Jorge Garcia
Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 8:41 PM
To: Austin Healey
Subject: [Healeys] Converting to rear disc brakes

What is required to convert the rear drum brakes on my
BJ8 to rear discs? What are the options?
I'd like to hear from folks who have carried out the
conversion.
Thanks
Jorge Garcia