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cwhelan
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Re: Bracket updateKE 55 brake upgrade to fit in 13" rims	Sun, 22 May 2005 02:12

DISCLAIMER I developed this upgrade for my own use, and I am offering it to others as a courtesy only, and on a strictly AS-IS basis. USE THIS INFORMATION STRICTLY AT YOUR OWN RISK!! I will accept absolutely no responsibility or liability for anything that happens as a result of your use of the information presented here. As you can see here, there is a bit of a difference between the two struts. The Stub axle is heavier and also the thickness of the strut shaft is stronger. The bracket holes are not in the same positions, and the strut face is made to take a bit more agressive driving when it comes to bracket mounting. You cant see in these pics, but the strengthening fillets behind the mounting face are alot chunkier also, which make it stronger. Self explanitory, measuring up the mounting holes to see if they will suit the brackets being made for the xt130 struts. The holes are closer together. I think you could still use the brackets on the Ke55 struts, you would have to redrill the top mounting hole on the bracket. The only thing is that these brackets have been designed for Vented Pulsar rotors. I don't know if these will work for ke55 disks, you would have to have the caliper side of the mounting bracket milled in thickness to allow for the caliper to sit in the centre of the disc. Measuring my sketch for centre of mounting for strut face to bracket. Measuring centres of mounting holes on KE55 hub to rotor mounting holes. Measuring centres of mounting holes on Pulsar SSS vented rotor to hub mounting holes. As you can see for yourselves, the rotor holes will not line up. Conclusion: You could go ahead and try adapt these brackets to suit for ke55 struts, but the problem you will face is that you will find it to be of no use as you will still have brake problems due to rotor cooling as the ke55 hub doesn't allow for vented disks of the correct size to be fitted. This upgrade is a very cost afective way to go. ABS sell these rotors brand new for next to nothing, Volvo 244/245 calipers are in most U-pull it/ Pick a part place, and normally 4 or 5 cars sitting there with the parts ready to be taken off. These are a cheap caliper to have as a swap over recon unit. I think from memory about $128 or close to for a pair. It is cheaper to swap them at Volvo than to buy the rebuild kit!! (bloody volvo drivers) I am very tempted to buy up as many xt130 struts, volvo calipers and pulsar rotors I can afford and sell these all built up and modified with brackets and everything set up. It would be a good little after work/school part time job. And fun too. Anyways, this has been enjoyable and hope it all helps. Cheers, Ciaran [Updated on: Sun, 22 May 2005 03:22] [Report message to a moderator]

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