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Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:41 am

My pedal moves about an inch before the fronts start to grab. You can check this if the front is off the ground, spin a wheel by hand and press down on the pedal. You most likely still have air, a loose mc pushrod, or rear brakes out of adjustment. Are you sure the hard lines are plumbed correctly?

Wed Mar 09, 2022 5:54 pm

Pull the e-brake and hit the pedal again. Is it higher? If so your rear brakes need to be adjusted.
If you pump the pedal does the point of engagement raise higher? Then you still have air.

My pedal is slightly lower than it was with freshly adjusted drums. I’ve gotten used to it and I can confirm that in a legit panic stop(happened a few weeks ago), I know it’s far superior to stock.

Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:37 am

Anyone running “Big Meat” tires on stock rims with this kit?
I am about to pull the trigger on this kit for my bus,
I have 215/75/15 BFG tires on stock rims, stock height.
I am wondering with the 3/8 increase each side, will my tires rub?
I get no rubbing anywhere currently at full lock each way.
Any one running this combo?

Fri Mar 11, 2022 4:35 pm

Birdmanhere wrote: Anyone running “Big Meat” tires on stock rims with this kit?
I am about to pull the trigger on this kit for my bus,
I have 215/75/15 BFG tires on stock rims, stock height.
I am wondering with the 3/8 increase each side, will my tires rub?
I get no rubbing anywhere currently at full lock each way.
Any one running this combo?

I used to have literally that exact setup. I had BFG all terrain 215/75r15 with stock bus 15" wheels. Zero rubbing whatsoever and I drove it offroad with aggression often.

If I wanted to, I could lock up the front tires easily.

and when I say used to, I mean because I lowered the bus mildly and am still using the disc brakes.

Fri Mar 11, 2022 5:27 pm

Just as a note, I am all in for an early beam version. Would like to keep my link pin early spindles.

Fri Mar 11, 2022 6:08 pm

I have fitted up 4 sets of Brian’s brakes and now I don’t use the 10mm outer spacer, I use Crowsfoot wheels on his kit, they just require a very small amount of grinding to fit, and they are the best brakes you could ever put on a Splitty, the pedal feel is amazing. Ian

Fri Mar 11, 2022 6:26 pm

I think I tried that setup, but the stick out on studs interfered with the hubcap.

Typically the corners of the wheel cutouts will rub first, at least on 15" wheels, but are easily knocked down with a grinder. Im doing a set on a friends 14" wheeled pickup now.

Edit - So others arent confused, the kit requires NO grinding, modifying anything to install. Its completely ready to go out of the box

Fri Mar 11, 2022 6:56 pm

sled wrote:
I used to have literally that exact setup. I had BFG all terrain 215/75r15 with stock bus 15" wheels. Zero rubbing whatsoever and I drove it offroad with aggression often.
If I wanted to, I could lock up the front tires easily.
and when I say used to, I mean because I lowered the bus mildly and am still using the disc brakes.
Perfect.
Thanks Sled.

Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:31 am

Emeraldlion wrote: Just as a note, I am all in for an early beam version. Would like to keep my link pin early spindles.
I've been checking in with Brian of Type e regularly and the early spindle kit is almost ready for market. I'm hopeful to have my 58 single upgraded this spring. I've always been a bit of a purist, but if you drive your bus, I highly recommend this disc brake kit. Much safer braking... especially if you need a sudden stop.

Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:42 am

That's awesome, I will send him a message.

Wed Mar 16, 2022 4:42 pm

When I had questions about my kit and when I was having issues (which as you see a page or two back had nothing to do with the kit) Brian was extremely helpful via email. He definitely seems like someone who wants his product to work and the customer to be satisfied.

Wed Mar 16, 2022 5:46 pm

Thu Mar 17, 2022 8:19 am

Here is a pic of the GM caliper on the Type E kit. The nickel is the size of the existing drum brake wheel cylinder. Look at the monster on the GM caliper, haha. Its about 8x as large

Thu Mar 17, 2022 8:53 am

keep in mind you have to account for both front wheel cylinders when comparing bore size...but yeah the disc caliper piston is much larger, and can apply much more force to the rotor with less pedal effort

that being said, it is difficult to compare drum to disc piston bores as the two different brake systems apply their braking forces differently.

the reason the pedal can travel farther and have a softer feel, is because more fluid movement is required to push a larger piston (surface area and therefore volume) but less pedal force will be required due to this leverage relationship.

and very important, you must leave the residual pressure valve in place on the REAR circuit, while removing it from the front.

Sun Mar 27, 2022 1:49 pm

I just did another install of this kit on my friends 66 Single cab, 14” wheels. He just blew out a front wheel cylinder and barely made it home. I told him –“ time to upgrade to the Type E kits

He did all the removal of the old stuff and both front metal hard lines. It took me only about an hour to get the kit installed. I cleaned out the holes on the spindle to mount the brackets, torqued everything, packed the bearings, installed seal and rotors went on , no problemo.

We used Durago rotors, Raybestos calipers and Bosch semi – metallic pads. About $220 total for all

Yesterday, bled the lines, readjusted the MC pushrod. Had to fix a loose nut on the brake pedal assy. Went around 2x for bleeding. No leak, firm pedal and fronts grab as soon as the pedal moves about an inch. He just called to tell me it’s the best brakes he has ever, ever had. Nice thing about these rotors is they come with bearing races preinstalled.

I almost wish I knew someone else to convince about these as they truly are the bomb. I will never use front drums again.

Tue Aug 30, 2022 7:21 pm

Any update on the earlier bus solution? I have a '60 bus and I would like to use this kit. It makes a lot of sense and a lot of people saying good things about it.

Tue Aug 30, 2022 7:23 pm

I am sure any progress is probably hampered by parts availability. No doubt Brian will update when an early kit is available.

Wed Aug 31, 2022 7:23 am

I’m planning on putting an early, ball joint beam in a 60 panel. Since the drums are the same from 64-70, will this kit work on early BJ spindles?

Thu Sep 01, 2022 3:50 am

Bulli Klinik wrote: I’m planning on putting an early, ball joint beam in a 60 panel. Since the drums are the same from 64-70, will this kit work on early BJ spindles?

He has a kit for early bays. It is mostly the same as split, with a different grease seal.

https://type-emotorsports.com/products/type-e-ez-stop-baywindow-bus-disk-brake-kit-1968-1970

Thu Sep 01, 2022 6:49 am

Thanks! For some reason I didn’t see that on the site.