series3_M57
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Hello,
Building an overland trailer. At design stage. Thinking most time efficient build would be a strengthened caravan mounted to a 4x4 rolling chassis with A-frame welded to front of chassis, plus brakes hitch linked to handbrake mechanism on both axles.
I've towed with a braked A-frame many a time and so know the concept will tow well.
However, can anyone advise if using disc brake axles from a disco or defender, is it at all possible to fit the rear calipers with hand brake mechanism to the front and rear axle, from another vehicle?
I need to keep the steering on the front, so fitting rear axle hub / stub to front axle casing is a no go.
Thanks
***From a search it looks like for transit for the rear and possibly Citroen relay rear callipers for the front. 120mm rear, 100mm mounting hole to hole distance front. Will need to check in daylight.
Building an overland trailer. At design stage. Thinking most time efficient build would be a strengthened caravan mounted to a 4x4 rolling chassis with A-frame welded to front of chassis, plus brakes hitch linked to handbrake mechanism on both axles.
I've towed with a braked A-frame many a time and so know the concept will tow well.
However, can anyone advise if using disc brake axles from a disco or defender, is it at all possible to fit the rear calipers with hand brake mechanism to the front and rear axle, from another vehicle?
I need to keep the steering on the front, so fitting rear axle hub / stub to front axle casing is a no go.
Thanks
***From a search it looks like for transit for the rear and possibly Citroen relay rear callipers for the front. 120mm rear, 100mm mounting hole to hole distance front. Will need to check in daylight.
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