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Posted by: Steve R
« on: July 29, 2018, 06:38:15 PM »

Not that I wouldn't like 11 inch drums or discs (lean toward the 11's for appearance) but I am pretty much happy with my "new" brakes. Bought NOS shoes off ebay and took my mechanics advise to send the shoes to Rochester Brake and Clutch to put the softer brake shoes used by old car restorers to improve stopping power. Won't last as long as the usual replacement shoes but I'm lucky to get a thousand miles a year on my 51 3A. Just a thought and I spent my money on gears instead.

Steve
Posted by: DaveW
« on: July 29, 2018, 05:35:19 PM »

Well after trying three different styles of factory wheels. I managed to find out which ones fit and which ones don't fit.



These are 16" factory wheels with riveted centers. They have a flat flange on the lug nut area. They WILL work.





These are 16" wheels with riveted centers. They have a step on the spokes. These WILL work.




These are 16" wheels with riveted centers. They have some raised bumps in the lug nut areas. These WILL NOT work.



Posted by: mtnman37879
« on: July 23, 2018, 11:02:20 PM »

I've had a bunch of trackers. Good little 4x4, third world tough.
Posted by: Gunslinger
« on: July 23, 2018, 01:46:36 PM »

Well there you go !!  I did not know that!
Posted by: mtnman37879
« on: July 19, 2018, 05:59:52 PM »

The GEO Tracker has 15" wheels.
Posted by: Gunslinger
« on: July 19, 2018, 05:41:47 PM »

You might ask Brennan Metcalf, he has the most experience with these, you can find his store on fBook.
Posted by: DaveW
« on: July 16, 2018, 01:03:57 PM »

I'm in the same boat as many of you. I want to upgrade my brakes, because I find the original 9" drums just aren't cutting it in the city combined with blowing out one of my wheel cylinders this weekend. The 11" drum conversion seems pretty straightforward but the parts seem to be a bit pricier than going the Geo disk route.

Unfortunately I have 15" steel wheels for now which only complicates things since I didn't want to switch to new wheels and tires just yet.

Does anyone know if the Geo disk conversion will fit under later style 15" CJ wheels?

Posted by: Gunslinger
« on: May 11, 2018, 02:58:09 PM »

I used the same one that I had, have not had an issue with it.  I do think its a wise upgrade to use a dual cylinder master, but I've not done that yet and have had no problems.
Posted by: terryb
« on: May 10, 2018, 03:40:37 PM »

with the disc brake conversion, what about the master cyl. can you still use the original or do you need an updated one,
thanks
Posted by: Gunslinger
« on: April 23, 2018, 04:25:32 PM »

I have 16 inch wheels on mine and I believe them to be the original OE wheels, they fit up with no problems on the Tracker conversion.
Posted by: Dutch_Jeeper
« on: April 21, 2018, 04:21:52 PM »

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They mention only 15" wheels.� Do you think they are saying it won't work with 16" wheels?� Why would that be???

That seems to be a consistent message on these brake conversions, I looked at Herms site yesterday and was pretty excited about his options.� He offers an 11 inch drum brake kit for all 4 wheels that includes a dual reservoir master cylinder for about 800 bucks.� But there is a warning that "some original 15 and 16 inch wheels may not fit on the drums".� I think I'm going to call them and get more info before I dive in.� I would hate to be surprised by needing a wheel purchase.


Well, i had a bit of a set back in plans, i now need to first rebuild the T90 before i do the discbrake conversion. I picked up all the Geotracker parts and only need the brakeline hoses made and the brackets, i even picked up an extra front axle to testfit everything.

I have the 16 inch rims and hope to know the answer by the end of may/june.
Posted by: Gunslinger
« on: March 30, 2018, 07:12:07 PM »

Hi Guys,
I did finally complete that disc brake conversion, I used the Geo Tracker package that MTMan suggested.  I gotta say that was slick.  I worked with Brennan Metcalf out of Durango, I bought the backing plates from him and he gave me the list of donor vehicles and a lot of good install information, good guy to work with.  I used the Geo Tracker disc, caliper and shoes, and the lines are from a GMC pickup.  I'll semd Brennan a note and ask him for permission to share the details with everyone on the forum.  I have pics of the step by step, part numbers from NAPA and Fastenal, and Brennans directions.  Nice thing was it was only about $250.00 for all the parts for the front axle.
Keep you posted/
Gun
Posted by: MGYs
« on: March 29, 2018, 11:00:10 PM »

And the rear...
Posted by: MGYs
« on: March 29, 2018, 10:54:42 PM »

R & P 4WD Parts, Inc. does a good disc conversion kit for all 4 using GM products. R & P is out of Oregon City, OR.

Horsepower Sales LLC does the front axle, but I'm not sure about the rear axle. Here's some pics on my conversion.  You can find both companies on eBay.
Posted by: mtnman37879
« on: March 09, 2018, 09:41:26 PM »

From what I understand Combat wheels will not fit. For 16" civilian wheels some say you'll need a 1/4" wheel spacer but not always? Go to that link and ask Brennan Metcalf the maker of the mounts. When I found these it was too late for me. I had already assembled all the parts for 11" all around with all new parts. My next build will have these disc on all four.