rear drum to disc conversion 98L

ryking69 · 05-09-2005, 05:26 PM

Hey guys I have a 98 impreza L, I'm trying to put rear disc brakes in what parts do I need to convert it?

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moss · 05-09-2005, 05:36 PM

Hubs, calipers, rotors, I think thats it.

tbd · 05-09-2005, 05:48 PM

Make sure you have the e-brake cables on those. I've never heard of anyone converting the drum cables to fit the disc. (can it be done?)

imprezzakc · 05-10-2005, 12:12 AM

So the drive shafts are the same ?

moss · 05-10-2005, 12:16 AM

drive...shafts? you mean, axles?

Diz · 05-10-2005, 10:16 AM

The axels will fit just fine. If you don't have a sway bar, now would be an excellent time to add one. Don't bother trying to re-use the e-brake cables on the drums. Make sure that the rear knuckles you buy have the e-brake cables attached and in good working order. I've seen places simply cut the cables when removing the assembly from the car.

Do a search in this forum. There is plenty of good information that has already been posted. Happy swapping.

2000wrx · 05-10-2005, 10:37 AM

Here is what I have for my swap so far. I think I have everything I need... just need to get'er done.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=764863

linsavy · 05-10-2005, 11:22 AM

I suggest some spare lat. link bolts. Getting the lateral links off and the hub nut are the hardest parts of the swap.
The flex brake fluid hoses are different too, so you will need a set if the calipers don't already come with them.

Jaxx · 05-10-2005, 12:21 PM

the OG link
http://wac.addr.com/auto/obs/disc/disc.html

ryking69 · 05-10-2005, 10:44 PM

Thanks for all the help guys!

05-09-2005, 05:26 PM	#1
ryking69 Scooby Newbie Member#: 83463 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 98 Impreza dirty	rear drum to disc conversion 98L Hey guys I have a 98 impreza L, I'm trying to put rear disc brakes in what parts do I need to convert it? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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05-09-2005, 05:36 PM	#2
moss Scooby Guru Member#: 10197 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Gtown, MD	Hubs, calipers, rotors, I think thats it.

05-09-2005, 05:48 PM	#3
tbd Scooby Newbie Member#: 15322 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: so cal Vehicle: 1995 gf wagon Blue Green Metallic 340	Make sure you have the e-brake cables on those. I've never heard of anyone converting the drum cables to fit the disc. (can it be done?)

05-10-2005, 12:12 AM	#4
imprezzakc Scooby Specialist Member#: 22462 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix , Az Vehicle: 2001 AutoFozzyFTW SilvernBlack	So the drive shafts are the same ?

05-10-2005, 12:16 AM	#5
moss Scooby Guru Member#: 10197 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Gtown, MD	drive...shafts? you mean, axles?

05-10-2005, 10:16 AM	#6
Diz Scooby Specialist Member#: 874 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Mountains Vehicle: 2003 Honda S2000 2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5	The axels will fit just fine. If you don't have a sway bar, now would be an excellent time to add one. Don't bother trying to re-use the e-brake cables on the drums. Make sure that the rear knuckles you buy have the e-brake cables attached and in good working order. I've seen places simply cut the cables when removing the assembly from the car. Do a search in this forum. There is plenty of good information that has already been posted. Happy swapping.

05-10-2005, 10:37 AM	#7
2000wrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 66659 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: geronimo66 at work Vehicle: 2000 L WRX'd	Here is what I have for my swap so far. I think I have everything I need... just need to get'er done. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=764863

05-10-2005, 11:22 AM	#8
linsavy Scooby Specialist Member#: 11620 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lexus IS300 Vehicle: 1997 GF4 -STiV3 Saab 93 TX sportcombi	I suggest some spare lat. link bolts. Getting the lateral links off and the hub nut are the hardest parts of the swap. The flex brake fluid hoses are different too, so you will need a set if the calipers don't already come with them.

05-10-2005, 12:21 PM	#9
Jaxx NASIOC Supporter Member#: 177 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Boise,Idaho,USA Vehicle: The 93 Imp W/EJ20K flat black	the OG link http://wac.addr.com/auto/obs/disc/disc.html

05-10-2005, 10:44 PM	#10
ryking69 Scooby Newbie Member#: 83463 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 98 Impreza dirty	Thanks for all the help guys!