Rear Disc Brake Conversion

[Isan Farang]

Looking for a link to a supplier in Bangkok that would stock rear disc brake conversion kit for a 2010 model Pajero Sport fitted with rear drum brake. At present i am in Malaysia and have just viewed a new Pajero Sport there, this vehicle is fitted with rear disc brake as standard. I was informed this model was assembled in Thailand, so it seems strange the Thai model is fitted with drum type.

[Thaihog]

You can get rear brake kits for the PJS. I was quoted 35.000 baht for such a kit in Chiang Mai, so I'm sure that BKK will be much cheaper.

In Malaysia did you happen to notice if the GPS was built into the onboard 7" TV monitor. In Thailand the GPS is a separate piece of kit which sticks onto your windshield.

The Thais usually have a reason for doing things differently, mostly as there is money to be made on the side...... TIT....

[Deeral]

THere were - or are - certain regulations as to what is or isn't a pickup or a pickup derivative.

I believe the one regulation had to be "changed" to allow the Fortuna onto the market as it didn't have leaf spring suspension. which the Pajero then followed -

I suspect the drum brakes stem from similar issue

Fitting coil springs on a pickup puts it in a different TAX bracket - I wonder if disc brakes will do the same?

[katabeachbum]

THere were - or are - certain regulations as to what is or isn't a pickup or a pickup derivative.

I believe the one regulation had to be "changed" to allow the Fortuna onto the market as it didn't have leaf spring suspension. which the Pajero then followed -

I suspect the drum brakes stem from similar issue

Fitting coil springs on a pickup puts it in a different TAX bracket - I wonder if disc brakes will do the same?

rear disc brakes are accepted for pickups and suvs on frame to still avoid taxes.

just before Fortuner was released, they skipped the demand of leafsprings and long wheelbase for suvs on frame.

pickups still must have rear leafs able to load 1.000kg, and long wheelbase. fitting rear coilsprings, add 20% tax on retail price

[jiang80s]

sir,

I am intersted in the rear brake conversion kits to disk brake for my Pajero sport 2010. Could you tell me the contact numner or your email ? So I can make further contact with you.

I need to see the picture of this kits. I am from Indonesia.

Thanks

You can get rear brake kits for the PJS. I was quoted 35.000 baht for such a kit in Chiang Mai, so I'm sure that BKK will be much cheaper.

In Malaysia did you happen to notice if the GPS was built into the onboard 7" TV monitor. In Thailand the GPS is a separate piece of kit which sticks onto your windshield.

The Thais usually have a reason for doing things differently, mostly as there is money to be made on the side...... TIT....

[Isan Farang]

sir,

I am intersted in the rear brake conversion kits to disk brake for my Pajero sport 2010. Could you tell me the contact numner or your email ? So I can make further contact with you.

I need to see the picture of this kits. I am from Indonesia.

Thanks

You can get rear brake kits for the PJS. I was quoted 35.000 baht for such a kit in Chiang Mai, so I'm sure that BKK will be much cheaper.

In Malaysia did you happen to notice if the GPS was built into the onboard 7" TV monitor. In Thailand the GPS is a separate piece of kit which sticks onto your windshield.

The Thais usually have a reason for doing things differently, mostly as there is money to be made on the side...... TIT....

I recenty had a set fitted at the Mitsu garage, cost to purchase was 30,000 baht. You can obtain from http://www.runstopbj.com/rear_brakekit.htm you can call Mr Sakda he will give you all the info you require.

[rizla]

sir,

I am intersted in the rear brake conversion kits to disk brake for my Pajero sport 2010. Could you tell me the contact numner or your email ? So I can make further contact with you.

I need to see the picture of this kits. I am from Indonesia.

Thanks

You can get rear brake kits for the PJS. I was quoted 35.000 baht for such a kit in Chiang Mai, so I'm sure that BKK will be much cheaper.

In Malaysia did you happen to notice if the GPS was built into the onboard 7" TV monitor. In Thailand the GPS is a separate piece of kit which sticks onto your windshield.

The Thais usually have a reason for doing things differently, mostly as there is money to be made on the side...... TIT....

I recenty had a set fitted at the Mitsu garage, cost to purchase was 30,000 baht. You can obtain from http://www.runstopbj...ar_brakekit.htm you can call Mr Sakda he will give you all the info you require.

ABS..?...still work

[elrey]

here in the philippines, the 4x4 3.0 model Montero Sport (Pajero Sport to you folks) comes stock with 4 wheel discs, the 2.5L 4x2 model comes with drums in back...

[Bobr]

Such a conversion is no longer just a matter of finding parts that physically fit. Now you have to deal with the ABS system, or disable it. The latter would result is a 4 wheel disc brake system that has lower performance than the 2 plus 2 system you started with.

I've converted several cars in my past and I'm old enough to have had cars I later converted that came from the factory with front drum brakes, but this abs system makes it a totally different story. Also, because some much more of the braking is done by the front brakes and wheels, you are unlikely to improve the overall performance of the system by converting it, even if you do figure out how to solve the ABS problem.

[Isan Farang]

Such a conversion is no longer just a matter of finding parts that physically fit. Now you have to deal with the ABS system, or disable it. The latter would result is a 4 wheel disc brake system that has lower performance than the 2 plus 2 system you started with.

I've converted several cars in my past and I'm old enough to have had cars I later converted that came from the factory with front drum brakes, but this abs system makes it a totally different story. Also, because some much more of the braking is done by the front brakes and wheels, you are unlikely to improve the overall performance of the system by converting it, even if you do figure out how to solve the ABS problem.

No need to look around finding parts, one call and the parts are delivered in two days, every part required comes complete with the requested kit. Things have moved ahead since the days of the drum brakes. After my conversion was complete the ABS system was checked on the computer at the Mitsu garage and all was in order.

[thailoht]

Such a conversion is no longer just a matter of finding parts that physically fit. Now you have to deal with the ABS system, or disable it. The latter would result is a 4 wheel disc brake system that has lower performance than the 2 plus 2 system you started with.

I've converted several cars in my past and I'm old enough to have had cars I later converted that came from the factory with front drum brakes, but this abs system makes it a totally different story. Also, because some much more of the braking is done by the front brakes and wheels, you are unlikely to improve the overall performance of the system by converting it, even if you do figure out how to solve the ABS problem.

These are excellent points!! I was considering the same conversion on the MU-7, but factoring in the low percentage that the rear brakes actual contribute to overall braking plus this ABS integration issue - these are only 3rd(?) generation ABS systems as it is - and 'then' coupled with the > Thb 30,000 cost of having the work done, is all possibly adding up to a 'no can do' operation if these latest points pan out!