How-To: Drum to Disc BRAKE CONVERSION | Suzuki Jimny 4x4

[@The4x4Lab]

Link to the air diff locker installation video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJvCeXmJeKiJhKs Where I got the conversion kit (not an affiliate link): www.jimnybits.com/

[@garxth2304]

Love the vids George. I’m a young Jimny driver in Ireland so these videos give me a lot of inspiration. Thanks for the great content mate 👌👌

[@The4x4Lab]

Much appreciated mate :) It's nice hearing that the content I put efforts into creating is having an impact.

[@garxth2304]

@@The4x4Lab for sure. Your content portrays the passion you have for yours and everyone else’s Jimny’s keep it up

[@meisterraul]

Very useful, you have talent for this. Best wishes from a Samurai owner from Romania!

[@The4x4Lab]

Doing my best and glad it gets noticed! Thank you very much! P.S I'm planning an offroad trip from Romania this year ;)

[@meisterraul]

@@The4x4Lab I hope you enjoy your trip!

[@SuzJim99]

Excellent. I am slightly jealous of the lack of rust on your Jimny... but great video. I too have that kit on my car.

[@The4x4Lab]

Thanks Stuart! I bought the Jimny from Italy simply because of the less rust that they have over there :) After the 3 years of my driving in muddy conditions some rust has sadly started to appear (mostly behind the headlights)

[@nikolaynikolchev1724]

ARB power. Great video and made in Bulgaria!

[@The4x4Lab]

no ARB in this video - but yeah, made in Bulgaria :)

[@lonewolfvlogix6335]

Good videos mate . Keep em comming. Love from Nepal 🇳🇵

[@The4x4Lab]

Wow, that 's from far away, thank mate! Do you drive Suzukis over there in Nepal?

[@lonewolfvlogix6335]

@@The4x4Lab Yes we do 😄😄😄

[@The4x4Lab]

@@lonewolfvlogix6335 Great! I guess it's only the folks in the US that don't have the Jimny... poor people 😄

[@lonewolfvlogix6335]

@@The4x4Lab hahaha . we do have lots of Vitara

[@YOWIEONERZ2007TWD]

Hey mate great video… just wondering why you can’t just hook the stock brake lines back up to the calipers? Thanks

[@The4x4Lab]

Good question. You need to bend and pull them quite a bit to reach the new hook points. If they survive, you can use them 😉

[@ΑΝΔΡΕΑΣΤΖΙΦΑΣ]

polezno , podrobno i iasno !

[@The4x4Lab]

Благодаря!

[@michalischaralambides5688]

nice clean job and great video, any noticeable difference on the stopping distance and heating on the brakes? i want to do the same on my SX4.

[@The4x4Lab]

I wouldn't say it's noticeable. Most of the weight falls on the front wheels when stopping, so they are the most important.

[@kubarybczynski5565]

Finally! :)

[@The4x4Lab]

haha, so someone has been waiting for this :D These videos take quite some time to put together :)

[@TheRelaf]

I was waiting too! There aren't many channels about Jimny and you certeinly are a source of inspiration for many of us! I loved the videos about the trip adventures!

[@stefanodirenzo2127]

If I buy the brake hoses of the conversion kit on jimnybits, do I need to create that copper brake line?

[@The4x4Lab]

Buying the brake hoses is the better option 😎 I just decided on this cheaper alternative.

[@treborgallant949]

Hi!! I have an 01 tracker. Would this kit fit my car?

[@The4x4Lab]

Best to ask the support over at JimnyBits

[@Zapo9668]

Very nice, clear videos and nice and short.. Do you have a link to the exact calipers one needs to source? Are there any negatives to the disc breaks?

[@The4x4Lab]

You need calipers from the 2002 to 2008 era Renault Megane models. I hope that helps ;) The negative part is that these Megane calipers dont have the best handbrake.

[@TheRelaf]

But you have low range that's better than a hand brake, right? xD

[@АндрейБейсенбаев]

Megane 2 model has two different rear brakes with 240mm disks and 270mm. You need for 240mm, brake caliper carrier left side 7701069125, 77 01 055 012 (TRW - BDA970), right side - 7701069126 (TRW - BDA971).

[@ignacio-araya]

Good day. Do you know if this kit will fit inside standard factory wheels?

[@The4x4Lab]

It will ;)

[@JLUKable]

What are your thoughts on black raptor adjustable shocks ?

[@The4x4Lab]

I haven't tried other adjustable shocks to be able to compare but these are good :)

[@DimitrisSfounis]

What's your opinion on this procedure working on a 1999 Samurai (Santana)? Thank you for the video anyway, subscribed!

[@The4x4Lab]

Thank you too! I belive, the Samurai has a bit different construction so it won't be the same as with the Jimny. However, I have seen Samurais fitted with a hand brake mounted on the transfer case. Try researching that out ;)

[@terryp639]

Great video except didn’t you mean Megan pads in the Megan caliper not jimny ones.

[@The4x4Lab]

Thanks :) These are Megane calipers and pads.

[@stesaxo]

Where did you get the junction box for copper lines

[@The4x4Lab]

Just a regular metal 3 way connector ;)

[@laurentman7258]

Hi can you send me a link where i can get conversion kit for rear disc from

[@The4x4Lab]

Ah, I feel I should get paid for doing this hahah :D Here you go www.jimnybits.com/jimny-98-18/brakes/jimny-rear-disc-conversion.html

[@1danny2k]

Can the handbrake be used as fiddle or cutting brakes. If the handbrakes are operated independently?

[@The4x4Lab]

Theoretically, it could be used like that, yes.

[@quanwick4516]

Will this conversion work on JB23W? Thanks in advance

[@The4x4Lab]

It should work, but best to get in touvh with Jimnybits to make sure.

[@stoianRT]

can you use renaul megane discs and pads also?

[@The4x4Lab]

Nope, the Megane's discs are made for different wheels, thus bolt patterns.

[@stoianRT]

@@The4x4Lab makes sense :)) and i presume the brake pads should be wider for a different size disks. Thank you very much for the video

[@Zapo9668]

Why does it come with a spacer for the discs?

[@The4x4Lab]

Because the Renault Megane calipers are not always the same. There have been some variations on the production line. In effect, sometimes one might need a spacer, sometimes you wont need it...

[@TeodorBaev]

Are you form Croatia?

[@The4x4Lab]

Trying a new country on every second video? :D

[@rashidjoseph6981]

Can this conversion work on the suzuki escudo 2001

[@The4x4Lab]

I recommend you ask Jimmnybits' Support team directly

[@ОхотасЯгдтерьером1]

Какой размер колёс?

[@The4x4Lab]

30/9.5/15

[@thebanjoman1963]

Never use plain copper line. Its not pressure rated. Use Nickel-Copper (nicopp) for the line.

[@The4x4Lab]

That's a good clarification - Thanks! 😉

[@kasunabe]

can u tell me disc size

[@The4x4Lab]

These are the same discs that you use at the front. ;)