Which Brake Pipe Kit for a BE with Discs

[Jim_Gruber]

I am upgrading Bugsy II to front discs off of a '71 Midget. I know later Backing plates are located in a different spot that BE Drum Backing Plates but at the same time the 4 way union on a BE is located in a different spot than on later cars. So which Brake Pipe Kit is the right one to use. One intended for a BE or one intended for a SWA 1275 Spridget. Also looking for suggestions for a clutch pipe setup hen using a 5 Speed and Gerard's Kit. Thanks.

 

[Rut]

Jim,
I ordered the standard Bugeye setup and you have to bend the pipes anyway. The rear 1275 cars use a regular fitting and the Bugeye uses 'banjo' fittings that the thread fits into. I'm using the Bugeye brass 4 way union as well.
Rut

 

[nomad]

What clutch slave does Gerard use? I've cut and welded tubing together to make the connection's for the clutch slave.

Kurt

 

[drooartz]

Use the Bugeye set of pipes. Front pipes are the same disc or drum. With the later backing plates you will need to wiggle the rear lines a little, but it's not that hard.

Here are some notes from when I did the conversion on the Tunebug.

https://www.drooartz.com/index.php?page=61

 

[Jim_Gruber]

Thanks guys.

 

[Gerard]

Jim,

For the 5 speed kit, you will use the stock 7/8" slave cylinder, but it will be mounted on the left instead of the right, so a shorter line can be used. It's something you can easily make up from a line purchased at your local parts store or you can reuse the original and either shorten and reflare it or just re-bend it. You can also make up a new flex line with some braided hose and fittings. I always make up a remote bleeder as well, but that's up to you.

 

[Jim_Gruber]

Thanks Gerard.