Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Hi Guys,

Hope someone can help,

Is it a big thing to convert the rear brakes from drums to discs? I would really like to have some better stopping power. I don't understand that my truck is the only one that came out with drums in stead of discs. Unless its not the original axle.

Would be interesting to know.

Thanks

Andre, drums work fairly well untill they get either hot or wet.

If it is just stopping power you want, I suspect your money might get better results if spent at the front end?

Jy kan oorboord gaan en dat OX van "Old School" conversions vir jou n Jaguar XJ6 se discs voor en agter opsit ..
(Daai Jag discs is n fraksie van Patrol se discs)
Ek vermoed jy het ou Safari agteras op .. die GQ het met agter discs gekom so ver ek weet .
Watter jaar is joune?

Oom Mac, meeste van die GQ diesels het dromme agter...

Hi Peter,


Not sure about that. I know that the GQ patrols have the safari brake system, but mine has discs.


GQ Owners

Rear brakes Discs

1. Grant
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Rear Brakes Drums

1. Steffansie
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5.

Howdy,

My GQ is a '96 model.

Methinks the LS diff is on the way out as well. It vibrates when driving at a constant speed on the highway.

So, my next question:

Can one change the ratio on the newer 4,5 or 4,8 diff( with a nice diff-lock) from a 3.999:1( i think) to a 4,111:1?
Will it be cost effective? Or do you think I should stick with the drums and fix up the LSD?
I'm just trying to weigh all my options here.

Your advice would be appreciated.

Mabe speak to dawid volskenk and get a spare diff with disks and working diff?

Andre,

Just have the LS repaired.

Or just make sure it has the right oil - the limited slip diff requires a different oil than normal diffs. Castrol LSX is a good choice!

Thanks,

Ek waardeer die input.