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RKS	posted on 5th May 07 at 17:58
	My handbrake works fine, it just sits pretty high, i think its got about 8 clicks of the ratchet
csweatherston	posted on 5th May 07 at 11:15
	if you take the spring off the load compensator, it'll need to be re-fitted for mot tho
Mattb	posted on 5th May 07 at 08:20
	quote: Originally posted by STEvieXE why does the handbrake not work correctly??? i think its probably due to maintence tbh,
STEvieXE	posted on 4th May 07 at 23:04
	why does the handbrake not work correctly???
ed	posted on 4th May 07 at 11:48
	I would have a set of well maintained drums over a disk conversion any day though!
Daimo B	posted on 4th May 07 at 09:45
	Removed the bias spring from, the corsa, and never had any issues really. Tail is a bit wavey happy, but thats more to the setup I think. Its vastly improved the cars braking, the pedal feels a lot more solid (V6 fronts), and it looks a lot better :lol: I've got a couple of pictures, but not high res ones im afraid. Never known many conversions where the handbrake does work properly :lol: Mine works, but not very well, and D5's, well, better off putting a brick under the wheels :lol:
Filby1	posted on 4th May 07 at 08:13
	I Have the Conversion on mine handbrake never works right now tho
Superlite Ltd.	posted on 4th May 07 at 07:37
	I will keep looking on MIG for now. Thanks for the help fellas.
RKS	posted on 4th May 07 at 07:19
	quote: Originally posted by ed you'll be using a bias valve in it and splitting the braking front and rear. You need to do it otherwise you will end up facing the wrong way a lot! i've never had any trouble with my disc conversion, all it has is the standard rear bias adjuster. rear disc conversion isnt hard to do, I did a search on mig but can't find the tutorial it is a good one though :)
Ant	posted on 3rd May 07 at 22:21
	a corsa has a wider track than a nova so dont think a corsa beam will fit
Mattb	posted on 3rd May 07 at 20:05
	quote: Originally posted by ed Probably. It makes a Corsa, especially a stripped one, very tail happy! i can definately vouch for that :lol: £100 takes the rear beam :)
ed	posted on 3rd May 07 at 17:59
	Probably. It makes a Corsa, especially a stripped one, very tail happy!
Superlite Ltd.	posted on 3rd May 07 at 16:07
	quote: Originally posted by ed Do a search on MIG, there is a full guide with pics on how to do it. As it's a rally car I guess you'll be using a bias valve in it and splitting the braking front and rear. You need to do it otherwise you will end up facing the wrong way a lot! Im told one of the guys racing in a corsa SRI spun out on Saterday. Gutted i didnt see it :D:D Think that was his problem^ [Edited on 03-05-2007 by Superlite Ltd.]
Superlite Ltd.	posted on 3rd May 07 at 16:03
	yes, it would how much? :)
Mattb	posted on 3rd May 07 at 15:45
	was gonna say, the handbrake on a rear disc beam is still drum :lol: and probably worse than standard... erm i have a rear disc beam on my old corsa if you are interested, not sure if it would be a direct fit for a nova tho..
Superlite Ltd.	posted on 3rd May 07 at 15:30
	yup cable handbrakes are crap :D cheers ed
Mattb	posted on 3rd May 07 at 15:28
	also i take it it will be a hydraulic handbrake?
ed	posted on 3rd May 07 at 15:00
	Do a search on MIG, there is a full guide with pics on how to do it. As it's a rally car I guess you'll be using a bias valve in it and splitting the braking front and rear. You need to do it otherwise you will end up facing the wrong way a lot!
Superlite Ltd.	posted on 3rd May 07 at 13:02
	I want as much info and photos if possible on doing a rear disc conversion. Its for a nova rally car (drums dont lock as well for handbrake turns), but a corsa guide will do. What is needed? What is involved? Many thanks:)