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by 1vgotalandy » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:14 pm
Hi, I’ve never attempted it and I appreciate that it’s a downgrade, but does anyone know what would be involved in grafting a 16v drum brake set up on to a 24v Probe?
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by jrh » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:47 pm
IF you do that, I think you would find it near impossible to find any insurance company to insure you at 'normal rates'.
It is a major design change.
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by 1vgotalandy » Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:24 pm
You’re right- silly question.
It must be the Land Rover-in me !
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by jmx6 » Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:16 pm
First - WHY????
Second - I never realised 16 valves have drum brakes
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by Micron » Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:36 pm
jmx6 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:16 pm
First - WHY????
Second - I never realised 16 valves have drum brakes
They don't, which is why a 16v has ABS the same as a 24v
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by Kit » Fri Feb 14, 2020 8:56 am
US Base models had rear Drum brakes iirc
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by Slick » Fri Feb 14, 2020 3:49 pm
Kit wrote: ↑Fri Feb 14, 2020 8:56 am
US Base models had rear Drum brakes iirc
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Yep, I think Nigel’s has drums on the back
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by jmx6 » Fri Feb 14, 2020 5:31 pm
Micron wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:36 pm
jmx6 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:16 pm
First - WHY????
Second - I never realised 16 valves have drum brakes
They don't, which is why a 16v has ABS the same as a 24v
Probably why I never knew! Can’t see what’s not there
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by 1vgotalandy » Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:42 pm
My Haynes manual says they have got drums, haven’t ever looked at one in person though.
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by Micron » Sat Feb 15, 2020 6:38 pm
1vgotalandy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:42 pm
My Haynes manual says they have got drums, haven’t ever looked at one in person though.
Take it from us, the U.K. 16v doesn't have drums, and why would you want to fit them?
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