rear axle

[IanRyan]

Is there any difference between the westcoast and the vtr rear axle?
Is it just a simple change over with bleeding the breaks etc?
Thanks
Ian

[Ben_SaxoForte]

doesn't the westcoast have drum brakes? but other than that think they are the same

[saxo-parts]

west coast is drums, r is discs. make a couple of brake pipes up,other then that a straight swap apart from handbrake cables

[ads85]

Drum axle is also 30mm narrower iirc doesn't make any difference really other than your rear wheels will sit in slightly further than before

[IanRyan]

thanks guys, also would it matter if its a mk1 or mk2?

[Cam]

thanks guys, also would it matter if its a mk1 or mk2?

Short and simple. No.

[IanRyan]

Short and simple. No.

Good stuff, shall go out on the next payday and get one :)

[IanRyan]

I went out and got a vtr axle for £70 with disc breaks. What do I need to change when fitting it?

[ads85]

Check the brake pipes as i think they might be slightly different, handbrake cables are different, you'll need to bleed brakes if your changing it yourself

I think thats about it mate, although if money allows id consider replacing the mounting bushes and also changing the rear brakes as i wouldn't trust a part worn set that i know nothing about (personal preference)

[IanRyan]

Check the brake pipes as i think they might be slightly different, handbrake cables are different, you'll need to bleed brakes if your changing it yourself

I think thats about it mate, although if money allows id consider replacing the mounting bushes and also changing the rear brakes as i wouldn't trust a part worn set that i know nothing about (personal preference)

Thanks mate, I would probz change all the bushes etc but I might get a drum break axle just for the mot till get it over and done with. Decisions decisions :panic:

[saxo-parts]

I went out and got a vtr axle for £70 with disc breaks. What do I need to change when fitting it?

look back to my reply on the 26th