Eric is actually doing work on the bus? My, my. Will wonders never cease.
;)
"You can't fool me, there is no sanity clause." Chico Marx
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From: Steve Chamberlain <steveraychamberlain@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: 07/15/2015 11:49 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tcb] Re: Disc Brake Conversion
Thanks to everyone for the feedback. Gary, my brakes are adjusted & set but
going up & down the Rockie Mountains I would feel better knowing I could stop.
Sammie, I thought about electric trailer brakes however I have never had a
split bus that the electric system worked well enough to run the lights all the
time much less a brake. I'm planning to pull an Eriba Puck at about 600#, not
sure the brand but Wolfsburg wants $1,400 for the kit. Since mine is '67 I
don't have to worry about changing the MC so the hardest part is letting go of
the cash. Ronnie, let me know if yours is the Wolfsburg (BTW I have plenty of
time to work on it now).
Mark, did you see my email about the trim?
On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 10:21 AM, Mark Jenkins <markobus65@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I put the Saco disc break kit on my 65 it stops so much better but you are
looking to spend a grand to do it very easy to install using stock wheel no
offset problems
Mark Jenkins
On Jul 15, 2015, at 6:11 AM, Conrad Klahn <conradk@xxxxxxx> wrote:
I put SACO Wilwood brakes on my ’65 with a ’67 MC. I wish I could tell you
how they work. :-) I liked the fact that the hub used the split bus bearings
and dust seals, and is compatible with the standard wheels.
Eric W just plunked down money for a front disc setup of a different brand. I
haven’t gotten the call yet to help with the install. :-)
On Jul 15, 2015, at 7:17 AM, Steve Chamberlain
<steveraychamberlain@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Anyone have experience with disc brake conversion on a split bus? I have a
trailer and would like to have sufficient stopping ability at an affordable
price. Would like to convert front only. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
