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D-20 T-case, emergency brake kit....

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 7:15 pm
by Bob
ok SICK of the stock emergency brake cable problems, and rear brake problems. Time to dump the drums for disk brakes.
Im looking for info for the kit to mount a disk brake to a D-20 t-case for the emergency brake.
Anyone help me on this one?
Iv seen kits, but not when I need one :(

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 10:59 pm
by b2binbad
the only one I know of is at http://www.allprooffroad.com/brakes.htm Toyota stuff or http://www.off-road.com/suzuki/reviews/traxebrake.htm 'Zuki stuff. Unaware of any other kits. I think some guys use motorcycle front rotors and fab 'em up themselves.

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 8:13 am
by Nobody
You mean one of these?

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Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 8:52 am
by Bob
Yippy!
Thats the ticket!
Who, where, and how much?
Iv seen a kit someware in the $200 range, but thats not including the rear output yoke, but they said they modify the stock unit for FREE if you send it to them. Not like I cant to this at work.
Its this or built the whole setup, but I do it everyday, and no time for my crap. As is Im on vacation, and SHOULD be wheelin NOW, but NOOOO Im doing all the maintenance thats a year overdue...balljoints, wheel bearings, etc.
Now its time for that damn exhause leak....Hey Matt, what headers you using, and can you get the the spark plugs, and starter without it being a all day project? AND THANK YOU!

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 9:23 am
by Nobody
That's a http://www.highangledriveline.com/ kit. I'm pretty sure none of us can afford it. Although it does come with a new HD output shaft.

That's the guy that gives away the free shafts on pirate. Might be worth a call, maybe he can set you with some of the pieces instead of the whole kit.

I'm using the kaufmann shorty headers. I'm still very very happy with them after 3+ years. No leaks, no loose bolts, nothing. I'm not even using a gasket, just hi-temp rtv. The plugs are easily accessible.

The starter is a tight fit. With my tranny, I had to grind a bit on my starter and just a hair on the collector flange. But a C4 shouldn't have any clearance issues. The starter is otherwise easy to change.

Depending on what motor mounts you used, there may be a clearance problem there. I used the kaufamann mounts.

So you're still working at the 4x shop?

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 7:44 pm
by b2binbad
Cool. Good find Nobody.

Re: D-20 T-case, emergency brake kit....

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 3:01 am
by TNMAN
Bob wrote:ok SICK of the stock emergency brake cable problems, and rear brake problems. Time to dump the drums for disk brakes.
Im looking for info for the kit to mount a disk brake to a D-20 t-case for the emergency brake.
Anyone help me on this one?
Iv seen kits, but not when I need one :(
Have you considered a "line-lock"? Heck of a lot cheaper than ANY conversion.

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 10:25 am
by Bob
I have and still may go that way, but the gear reduction from the axles, and the idea if 4 wheel e-brake(in 4x4) Plus the "Neet" factor...hehe
Iv seen a kit for around $200, without the heavy duty output shaft, but it has been a few years, and I beleave this is this kit. No pricing online, but Im going to call them here soon and will post the cost here for all to see.

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 4:52 pm
by b2binbad
Have you considered a "line-lock"? Heck of a lot cheaper than ANY conversion.
Do you have any info on this?? Thanks in advance.

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 6:11 pm
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Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 7:03 pm
by b2binbad
will it still hold if ignition/ power turned off to vehicle?

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 9:04 pm
by DBrown
why not just put it in gear?

or park?

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 10:58 pm
by b2binbad
:idea: LOL. Thanks DBrown. I suppose that might just work.

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 11:23 am
by Bob
OK..
I just got off the phone.
The basic kit cost $269, BUT the kit avalible REQUIRES the 32 spline output shaft. Aprox $350 AND you need the $99 flange, AND 1350 driveline, AND...get the point?
The artical I read was pre production, and hasnt gone into production, and probibly wont. The kits IS avalible for the AII case and thats where it seams to have evolved. The reason why is peoples BITCH, "its not a bolt on" So he went with the AII setup knowing it wasnt a bolt on eather, and whoever gets a AII t-case understands whats involved with doing this type of mod.
Bottom line....
Build it, or dont.
He did say he would sell me the caliper and disk, for aprox $130, and the rest was up to me.....

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 5:02 pm
by b2binbad
Pull one off a nighthawk and fab it up yourself.