[Healeys] New topic reply: Re: Replace Front Drum Brakes with Disc Brakes [The 100 Forum]

[Bluehealey]

Not quite Eric.
The calipers supplied by DWR are similar to those on a BJ8 with the larger (2”?) pistons. The mounting lugs however are closer together than the BJ8 lugs. 
The BJ8 caliper needs a BJ8 stub axle to fit, which adds considerably to the cost. 
The DWR kit uses an adaptor bracket, similar to the BT7, to mount the caliper to a standard (drum brake) stub axle. 
Incidentally the BT7 uses a caliper with a smaller piston diameter than the BJ8 at 7/8”. The DWR caliper, I believe, is sourced from a Ford Escort. 
JM2C. 
AlanB

Alan - from my iPad

> Hi Paul,
> 
> Yes a good suggestion.  The kit supplied by DW, I believe is basically the same as for a BJ8 since the BJ8 has the same stub axle size as a BN1.  I think the other models have a different sub axle size
> 
> Cheers,
> Eric
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