Disc Brake kits for Series

[archaeology_student]

Hey,

I was over at Rocky Mountain Parabolic they sell a brake disc conversion kit that really is quite good! I was over there last week, and met with Ray who I believe designed the kit. You end up using GM parts for the replacable parts. It's not on their website, but if you email them...

I'm saving up, and was very impressed with what I saw. I looked at Ray's 88" and drooled over the parabolics and the disc brakes on the front. His rover stops on a dime now... my drums are not the best in the wet weather we have in Vancouver.

Anyways, just thought I would share

[TerryS]

Come on man, get the details for us. Like how much? I will take one set, Griff wants a set, my son wants a set. You need to work out a commission arrangement with RM, or maybe they'll give you a 'buy 3, get one free' deal.

[pickuprover]

it works out to about $1200 per axle... they claim to be bolt on, but there is usually some work involved... every truck that I have seen it on (mostly 109's that had the double cylinders on the front..) said that the braking did not improve that much.. however, the peddle does not fade like with the drums. I looked into it when I was thinking of rebuilding my entire brake system, but decided against it, as the improvements in the braking were not as great from the research I did as I was hoping for... but a worthy upgrade if you ask me....

[archaeology_student]

I am not looking to get anything out of this other than trying to be helpful to anyone who is looking for an upgrade Maybe I should be *lol*

Anyways, if you want to get in touch with them, emails and phone numbers can be had from their contact webpage.

This is the info that I've got:

"It is based upon a proven GM design and makes most of the parts, after purchase, available locally. The are for the front axle, but have been fitted to both axles on two applications."

Just tell them Shane sent ya

[archaeology_student]

Correction, I found the best info from expeditionlandrover.info and this is what was said:

"Sold as a complete kit through Rocky Mountain Expedition Equipment Ltd. This 11 inch vented brake kit was engineered by Mel Brown and uses common (North America) AC Delco dual piston calipers, pads and rubber hoses.

This is a 2 piston system that works with Series master cylinders They suggest that the Series III dual circuit power brake system be used. The back plate that mounts to the swivel housing and the hub are custom parts. The rotor is a GM rotor that has the centre machined to a larger diameter. Other than those 3 parts, everything else is standard off the shelf GM brake parts or Land Rover hub parts.

These components were used on some models of the Chevy Lumina, Monte Carlo, Pontiac Grand Prix, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and Buick Regal. They recommend telling your part dealer that you need parts for a 2001 Chevy Lumina. "

Plus the link above has pictures of the kit and install... I hope this is helpful, and this is thanks to TeriAnn Wakeman with her Series II 109 (it's her site).

[Bogatyr]

Ya know, I have the highest respect for RM and what they design, but unless you have a fully laden 109, the drums should provide adequate stopping power. While I would consider this kit for my 109 once I get to it since that would be a vehicle that I'll camp in, the 88 stops surprisingly well with the stock drums.

Bogatyr

[Hillbilly Raider]

have a home made system on my 88... set up now on sale from X eng.
highly recomend it.