From the 138 to the 180 the trailing arm and torsion bar setup has been modified with the addition of a pair of tie rods in an effort to improve the axle's stability.
#3: Re: 180 rear axle??? Author: anton1989, Location: west midlandsPosted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 1:48 pm ---- thought so
#4: Re: 180 rear axle??? Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 2:36 pm ---- Which ship wreck did that rotter come from?
That axle doesnt even appear to have the mounting bosses that were part of the later trailing arms. I reckon that's an exle from 2002 ish. Appears to have the later handbrake levers on the calipers.
That axle doesnt even appear to have the mounting bosses that were part of the later trailing arms. I reckon that's an exle from 2002 ish. Appears to have the later handbrake levers on the calipers.
was thinking it looked pretty rusty lol
yeah thats def not a 180 axle
#6: Re: 180 rear axle??? Author: anton1989, Location: west midlandsPosted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 3:04 pm ---- yeah its been sitting for years!!!! have no idea on the backgroud on it, came on a car i bought on here.
do you reckon it could be cleaned up?, or is it passed it lol. i have drums so was hoping to swap?
#7: Re: 180 rear axle??? Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 3:08 pm ---- It's very heavily corroded. You'll really struggle to make it perfect.
#8: Re: 180 rear axle??? Author: anton1989, Location: west midlandsPosted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 3:37 pm ----
Edward wrote:
It's very heavily corroded. You'll really struggle to make it perfect.
do you think its worth the headace? got it for next to nothing
where would i start? how can i get rid/treat the rust? not exspecting to get it perfect
#9: Re: 180 rear axle??? Author: usher, Location: northallertonPosted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 3:54 pm ---- wire brush really i would say unless you get it shot blasted but i would check it over before paying money to have it done,
#10: Re: 180 rear axle??? Author: Seabook, Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 4:24 pm ---- that axle looks worse than mine......
#11: Re: 180 rear axle??? Author: nellyhaggis, Location: SheffieldPosted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 5:27 pm ---- Angle grinder with wire wheel.
Dont forget a mask and some thick trousers.
#12: Re: 180 rear axle??? Author: PezHdi, Location: ShrewsburyPosted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 6:47 pm ---- Just wondering. Is it possible to put larger disc's and calipers on this axel and if so what off?
I no the front does more breaking than the back but i think the discs with the 180 (Challeger /vortex wheels) Look a little small.
The reason i ask is because i want to put 302mm discs on the front :]
Cheers Pez
#13: Re: 180 rear axle??? Author: Seabook, Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 6:53 pm ---- there wasn't any easy solution
#14: Re: 180 rear axle??? Author: Schumi, Location: Istanbul / TurkeyPosted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:15 am ----
PezHdi wrote:
Just wondering. Is it possible to put larger disc's and calipers on this axel and if so what off?
I no the front does more breaking than the back but i think the discs with the 180 (Challeger /vortex wheels) Look a little small.
The reason i ask is because i want to put 302mm discs on the front :]
Cheers Pez
Just use 207GTI or C4 VTS front brake setup with Calipers and disc. They are 302mm and required 16" wheels minimum.
#15: Re: 180 rear axle??? Author: Steve180, Location: CoventryPosted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:59 am ---- If you want bigger rear discs you could get the 406 v6 rear 290MM discs and calipers in under the 180 wheels? Calipers 2nd hand be about £50.00 the pair, new discs shouldn't be much more than £80.00 for a REALLY decent set and pads about £30/40. As the calipers are also setup for handbrake it means no faffing with a secondary caliper or hydrualic handbrake setup
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