Hi Everyone,
I am just looking at options for a rear disk brake conversion for the PPC Nova.
I saw the earlier thread on this subject (~2013)
www.euro-nova.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?5725-EMPI-rear-disk-Conversion
... which questioned the quality of the EMPI rear disk kit, but I know of at least 2 Novas which currently have them. Here is what I am talking about:
www.vwheritage.com/ac598222871-rear-disc-kit-empi-t1-73-s-axle-irs-4-130
The standard EMPI kit has a pressed steel bracket (between hub and caliper) the Delux kit has a beefier looking cast bracket.
One thing I don't like about the EMPI kit is the single pot 'floating' caliper, it seems a bit naff, although maybe it’s needed to facilitate the handbrake mechanism?
If you currently use the EMPI kit I'd be interested to know your opinion.
I heard about a similar Red9 rear disk conversion, however it isn't on their website and they couldn't be bothered to respond to my email asking about it.
Does the EMPI kit work well for you? Does anyone have the Red9 kit?
What other options are out there for a rear disk conversion?
Steve