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Singer Gazelle 111c/Hillman Minx disc brake conversion?
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bobskie



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 9:10 pm    Post subject: Singer Gazelle 111c/Hillman Minx disc brake conversion? Reply with quote

Anyone know if it is in any way shape or form possible to convert the singer Gazelle 111c/Hillman minx to front dsisc brakes? It must be possible somehow. I'm just curious probably won't actually do this it sounds like it would be a big job Very Happy
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kevin2306



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 9:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My singer vogue mk3 is disk brake.
Perhaps the front set up would swap over?

Kev
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bobskie



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 9:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

kevin2306 wrote:
My singer vogue mk3 is disk brake.
Perhaps the front set up would swap over?

Kev

Possibly, can anyone confirm this would work? Would be good to get some more modern brakes! Very Happy
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steamtrainrunnin



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 10:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi there i will let you know how i get on i have a gazelle 3a & i need to get disc brakes i cant see it being a major job just got to find the correct parts,just finished brake overhaul (total) on my camper van now my car is next its a rolling resto will post some pics hope you still have yours
Jim (Brighton)
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ka



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 03, 2015 8:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The critical point is the caliper mounting, so the correct selection of the hub is essential. Many different set-ups over the years, but as already indicated, if you can rob hubs from a later model, the work will be a lot easier.
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peter scott



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 03, 2015 8:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It should be easy because all the Rapiers/Alpines from 1960 onwards have front disc brakes and use the same front cross member.

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steamtrainrunnin



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 03, 2015 12:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey guys thanks for your comments have taken on board just walked up to speedy spares two minutes from home & they are closed GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR still lots of nice bits in the window display,i have put the word around to the banger boys i know & i'm sure they will get back to me still keep the comments & advice come all will help cheers Jim (Brighton)
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 3:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

steamtrainrunnin wrote:
Hey guys thanks for your comments have taken on board just walked up to speedy spares two minutes from home & they are closed GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR still lots of nice bits in the window display,i have put the word around to the banger boys i know & i'm sure they will get back to me still keep the comments & advice come all will help cheers Jim (Brighton)


Speedy Spares is one of the most likely places for info & good to deal with.
They are also on-line.Cheers,JD.
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