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sandals
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drum to disc rear conversion

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is it difficult?

what all would need to be changed?
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you have drum brakes?
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From what I understand, all you need is the new rotors, calipers, and brackets. But I don't know for sure about the ebrake issue. I don't think you need new hubs though. I would go over to NASIOC and see what the little imprezza guys do.

And I have rotors/calipers/new pads (still in box) from when I upgraded my rears to the vented turbo setup that I'll let go cheap. PM if you are interested.
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yeah..

Post by sandals »

the 95 has drums on the back; baffled me but it was an option i guess.

anyhow, i'm wondering if the ones off the '91 i have will fit... as much as i hate to say it, the '91 isn't worth any more work. and i replaced all those rotors and pads about 2 months before the belt broke (for the 2nd time). both cars are awd, so i don't think i'd need new hubs either... just trying to get some clarification if it's worth the work.

i can't even open nasioc the past few days. it keeps saying it can't find the server. :(
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Post by skid542 »

Ah okay. Sounds like you're in great shape then. I don't know enough about it to say just how much work it is. I've heard of it done several times though. But now is it worth the work, I'd have to say yes even if it including swapping out hubs. You'll be so much happier having all 4 rotors again.

Good point, I forgot that they were down, I never go over there...

95's have drums, ?? yeah, go figure.
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99' N/A OBW, 4eat, mostly stock.
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