[Peter_C]

Some might call this newb tech, but I searched and could not find much info. If someone can point me towards a keyword, thread, or author of a thread, that would be great.

I am putting together my Dana 20 case with Tera-low gears with a Warn overdrive (Dana 18 offset) and am not sure what is the best route to go for the e-brake. I have rear Explorer disk brakes, with the drum insert. The question is am I better off running the e-brake from the wheels, with long cables as I am hoping for a good amount of axle movement, or use the e-brake mounted off the back of the transfer case like stock. Would a disk upgrade mounted at the t-case be even better? If so where can I get one and how much approx?

The Tom Woods driveshaft setup I used to run has a drive flange. What is stronger a drive flange or a regular yoke? Even with a lengthened wheelbase the rear driveshaft length is going to be pretty short again so every bit I can squeeze out of it helps.

Also does anyone know about how far back an axle mounted on stock YJ springs with 4.5 inch shackles will move back under compression? I am trying to roughly calculate body and fuel tank mounting along with rear fender trimming.

Thanks,
Peter

 

[MrWillys]

Here's a thread I started on the Dana 18 with TeraLows. As for the E-brake. I would think you could hook up your rear brakes a little cheaper, but it would be cleaner if condensed to the transfercase.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=347793&highlight=dana+leaks

 

[azxj95]

Search for a few threads by Potsy for a very nice disc set-up. Granted it is on an 18, but you can figure it out to make it for a 20.

 

[Peter_C]

Search for a few threads by Potsy for a very nice disc set-up. Granted it is on an 18, but you can figure it out to make it for a 20.

Anymore info on "Potsy", maybe a letter missing or mispelled, as I can not find anything under search for author?
Thanks!

 

[MrWillys]

Here's the Pottsy thread:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108826

 

[Peter_C]

Thanks guys. I really like the idea of the disk e-brake but am not going to be able to machine one myself, due to lack of machinery. Has anyone seen or done a conversion using the motorcycle disk and if so what make and model? Any other alternatives?

 

[FNG]

Chris Waterman over at www.bc4x4.com did a motorcycle disc on his D20 years ago

 

[hotcowboy76]

I heard of a guy that used a disc brake from a snow mobile. I have a disc brake off a quad but I havent tested it yet to see if it holds.

 

[FNG]

Found the link I was talking about http://www.bc4x4.com/chrisw/projects/ebrake/ebrake.asp