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TEMPER593:
Hi everyone.

I want to put vented discs on the front of my 300 D1 and have been told that the RRC front axle is a straight swap.
Is this true will it fit and is it worth the hassel? :-k


Many thanks.
                    Temp

ChrisW70:
If there aren't any inherent problems with the axle itself it's a hell of a lot of work just to get vented disks.

Easier to just get vented disk calipers and fit those in place of your original calipers. I believe you will need to re-plumb the brake pipes though - vented calipers are twin pipe (assuming your original ones are single pipe) - thats where the hassle is!

Disco_Stu:
I'd echo the above.

Discs and calipers, brand new, probably wont run to more than £150 and second hand calipers would make that much cheaper.
Having swapped an axle myself I would sooner do it the easy way. And knowing your own axle is a good one is nice also.

All that said, if you've got a decent workshop, ramp and helpers and the axle is known good and cheap then go for it.

Stu.

TEMPER593:
Thanks guys but dont u have to change the stub axle and half shafts?

Disco_Stu:
Unsure.... but dont think so...

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