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anybody installed or used this kit?
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Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit
Which one? Had a member "try" to install the rear conversion kit and sent it back.
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Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit
I have a couple sets in the shop "waiting to be installed". They look great, and for the price, it seems to be a killer deal. There have been zero complaints on the front kit, but I have heard of one board member who had some problems with the rear kit fitment. I will hopefully have some more feedback on the rear shortly.
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Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit
I bought the rear, and it did not fit. Rotor hub hole too small, even after machining, rotor would not fit over axle flange. Too bad, looked great.
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Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit
What was the response from McGaughy's? I am assuming you weren't the only one????
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Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit
McGaughys just said, "yes, you have to either machine inside of rotor or perimeter of axle hub"...that specific info was not divulged until I ran into the problem.
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Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit
i just talked to the guy who i bought them from said no problem he would machine them down he said it was no big deal
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Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit
yes i will post the pics did u want to see the front brakes now i have pics
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Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit
way too much material needed to be removed, like 7/16...had to pass.
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Iv installed a few aftermarket disk brake kits and have had to do this before.. never mentioned in any of the instructions but when you call they alwasy say "may need to machine down some axles"
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Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit
i installed the front kit fits great have the rear but havent installed yet
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Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit
Finished installing my McGaughy's big 13" Front kit this weekend. The parts in the kit where good quality and went together with no problems. The kit was all bolt on but i had to move my brake lines from the front of the cross member to the back(had to remove & reweld brackets). My kit did not come with directions, part list or discription of expendable parts like pads and rotors. I would reuse McGauphy's.
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Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit
Stop by the shop, I have a kit there that you can see in person.
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Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit
I have the McGaughy's 13" Front and Rear kit and it's already installed.
On the rear kit read the instructions, I didn't. (Machine work required) My only complaint is they don't offer anything other than rubber lines. (But I got Stainless Steel Braided ones from Inline Tube for an extra cost) As for size, quality, & looks - Killer kit just my $.02 (Pic's on my website) Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 08-21-2009 at 05:48 AM. |
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Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit
Where?
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