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#1 Steve Peet

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Posted 28 September 2008 - 03:08 PM

Hi,
Looking to change my 12x6" for 10's.

I know ill have to change my current front disks to 7.5", which will cost about £30 for each disk (£60 total).... are there any other parts needed, or do I literally just need to get the new 7.5 disks and thats it??

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Posted 28 September 2008 - 04:08 PM

youll be needing new calipers too. thats the expensive bit...

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Posted 28 September 2008 - 05:32 PM

you would be needing new calipers and new drive flanges

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Posted 28 September 2008 - 05:42 PM

You will need new hubs (epending on what calipers you go for), Calipers, Disks, and possibly new hoses and flanges (depending on what calipers you are using...

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Posted 28 September 2008 - 06:07 PM

Mini Magazine has an article on converting to 7.5 inch disks this month. I think they are using the Mini Sport kit.

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Posted 28 September 2008 - 06:21 PM

or fit F Brakes.

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Posted 28 September 2008 - 06:43 PM

Cheers for the help.... never thought of looking through my mini mags for guides!!




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