Can a bad conversion kit cause disc brakes to fail?
A lot of the companies selling disc brake conversion kits don’t test every single fitment. This is less of an issue on newer vehicles, but is a pretty common problem on older vehicles. A poor-fitting disc brake conversion kit can lead to serious problems down the road, such as brake system failure.
What kind of cable is needed for rear disc brake conversion?
Some vehicles have original equipment cables that can simply be converted from the attachment on the brake drums to what is required on the new conversion. Some situations, however, will require a completely new cable and approach.
Can a lugnut4x4 be used as a disc brake conversion kit?
As long as you’re installing one of our disc brake conversion kits on an original vehicle application (meaning it’s not an axle swap), the existing brake system will work just fine. When you buy a Lugnut4x4 disc brake conversion kit to upgrade your original drum brakes, we send you everything you need (except the brake fluid). 1. Poor Fitment
How often do you need to bleed a brake conversion kit?
Some systems need to be bled 2-3 times. Determine if you have a proportioning valve and/or a hold-off valve. If you do, figure out if you have the correct valve (s) by speaking with the brake conversion kit manufacturer and/or reviewing their instructions. (On older vehicles, the proportioning valve may have been replaced with a non-OE part.)
When do you need a rear differential replacement?
You do not want to have to replace the differential gears, as they are the costliest components to replace, not even counting labor. In the absolute worst-case scenario, you will need a rear differential replacement. This becomes necessary in certain situations, including when the gears “grenaded.”
A lot of the companies selling disc brake conversion kits don’t test every single fitment. This is less of an issue on newer vehicles, but is a pretty common problem on older vehicles. A poor-fitting disc brake conversion kit can lead to serious problems down the road, such as brake system failure.
Is there a reason to replace brakes in pairs?
There is no reason to replace discs in pairs, if for some reason one disc has become worn soon after being replaced at an earlier stage, and the other hasn’t.
As long as you’re installing one of our disc brake conversion kits on an original vehicle application (meaning it’s not an axle swap), the existing brake system will work just fine. When you buy a Lugnut4x4 disc brake conversion kit to upgrade your original drum brakes, we send you everything you need (except the brake fluid). 1. Poor Fitment