21 replies to this topic

[xBR4DLEY]

But as the front has now been spaced out more because of the disks, has the same been done to the rear?

If not you need to need to fit the longer wheel studs and rear drums with the built in 1” spacer, as fitted to all minis from late 84-85ish onwards.

the rear is still the same.
I have 3 10" cooper s wheels . Is it better to fit these?

Then you NEED to increase the track at the rear as well, and then get the tracking checked.

By fitting disks to a previously drum braked mini the front track is now somewere over an inch each side wider than the rear.

You can do this by either buying Minifins or just spacered rear drums , up to you and depending on budget.

[1984mini25]

But as the front has now been spaced out more because of the disks, has the same been done to the rear?

If not you need to need to fit the longer wheel studs and rear drums with the built in 1” spacer, as fitted to all minis from late 84-85ish onwards.

the rear is still the same.
I have 3 10" cooper s wheels . Is it better to fit these?

Then you NEED to increase the track at the rear as well, and then get the tracking checked.

By fitting disks to a previously drum braked mini the front track is now somewere over an inch each side wider than the rear.

You can do this by either buying Minifins or just spacered rear drums , up to you and depending on budget.

You can also run 1" spacers with the original drums, but either way you need longer wheel studs.

[xBR4DLEY]

But as the front has now been spaced out more because of the disks, has the same been done to the rear?

If not you need to need to fit the longer wheel studs and rear drums with the built in 1” spacer, as fitted to all minis from late 84-85ish onwards.

the rear is still the same.
I have 3 10" cooper s wheels . Is it better to fit these?

Then you NEED to increase the track at the rear as well, and then get the tracking checked.

By fitting disks to a previously drum braked mini the front track is now somewere over an inch each side wider than the rear.

You can do this by either buying Minifins or just spacered rear drums , up to you and depending on budget.

You can also run 1" spacers with the original drums, but either way you need longer wheel studs.

Yeah , but I wouldnt , would you?

[bmcecosse]

Alloy spacers are the best/lightest option - as long as they are 'solid' - that's the way to go!

[1984mini25]

Cost wise its just easer to pick up a pair of second-hand usable rear drums and some longer wheel studs.

[Sleepy Stu]

Yep you need



Spacered rear drums x2

Normal drums http://www.minispare...ty=pb&pid=35841

Alloy ones http://www.minispare...ty=pb&pid=37940 (note this price is for a pair)


Longer wheel studs x8

http://www.minispare...=...6224&title=


Longer drum screws x 4

http://www.minispare...ty=pb&pid=37541

Once you have fitted it all I would definately get the tracking done


Please note : I have used links to minispares just so you know what you are looking for many other suppliers will be able to offer you the same parts

Edited by Sleepy Stu, 12 January 2011 - 10:04 PM.

[jeroendewil]

is it also possible to fot cooper s wheels like these?
http://www.minispare...ty=pb&pid=38514