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Old 03-20-2009, 07:55 AM
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How hard would it be to do rear disk brakes on my 83 hatchback? And what would i need?
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Old 03-20-2009, 01:32 PM
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This site should give ya an idea on what has to be done and need.

http://mjbobbitt.home.comcast.net/~m...tang/5lug.html
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Your going to need a new master cylinder and probably a booster with that, you will need to modify your proportioning valve set up, and of course the rear brake parts.

If you want to go to 5 lug you will obviously need new rear axles and then a new front 5 lug set up as well.
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