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Old 10-10-2014, 11:21 PM   #1
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Any idea on how I could put some disc brakes off of a car on a golf cart?
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Old 10-11-2014, 06:35 AM   #2
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Default Re: Disc brakes?

It would have to be a very small car with the same golf cart bolt pattern or you will require wheel adapters that may not even exist.

Why not buy a golf cart disc brake kit?
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Old 10-11-2014, 06:56 PM   #3
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Any idea on how I could put some disc brakes off of a car on a golf cart?
By the time you spend all the money and time you will spend to fabricate that swap and all the brackets and parts you will need you will have spent more than I did on a 4 wheel disk brake kit, which uses Wilwood components and all braided lines with 11" rotors. Unless your deadset on being original it just isn't worth the effort.
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Old 05-18-2017, 12:40 PM   #4
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Early 4 bolt Miata Discs fit. I am using a set of rears. I had to enlarge the bolt holes in the disc because the EZGO's are larger. I then got calipers from Hyundai in the junkyard. Built some brackets. Bought a "pull master cylinder" (AP Racing) from a Nascar seller on EBAY.
Just in case someone wanted to know.
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Old 06-04-2017, 11:13 AM   #5
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Early 4 bolt Miata Discs fit. I am using a set of rears.
What is the diameter of those rear discs?

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Old 06-04-2017, 11:36 AM   #6
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Does your cart have hydraulic drum rears?
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Old 06-06-2017, 05:28 PM   #7
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If that was to me. No my car did not have hydraulics prior.
I will have to measure the diameter. I did have to cut them down in diameter due to my machining the brackets incorrectly. Rather than redraw it in CAD and remachine it was easier to cut down. No loss of braking as it was a minor change.
I did have to open up the inside of the "hat". It wouldnt clear the hub or wheel mounting flange.
I did use the axle hub for an Ausco disc brake. It appears to be the same hub for an RXV but I would verify that first.
Btw I do have a lathe, which makes this a bit easier.


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Old 06-06-2017, 06:18 PM   #8
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By the time you spend all the money and time you will spend to fabricate that swap and all the brackets and parts you will need you will have spent more than I did on a 4 wheel disk brake kit, which uses Wilwood components and all braided lines with 11" rotors. Unless your deadset on being original it just isn't worth the effort.
Which kit?
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Old 06-07-2017, 11:38 AM   #9
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It wouldnt be cheaper than my build.
I might have 200-300 in it total.


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Old 09-14-2019, 09:15 AM   #10
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Default Re: Disc brakes?

I know this thread is a little ole but.... I used a Jakes hydraulic for the front. I ended up using a wilwood dual outlet master cylinder. Had braided line made from pegasus racing I believe. For the rear I used a caliper kit from Stealth 4x4 ( he is on the forum but seems to not be very responsive as of late) The calipers are Ausco 35 single piston. Imtimidator utv uses the same calipers and pads on the rear. For the caliper bracket I can make you a template if you like. I have the heavy duty hubs and brake rotors from a rear mechanical kit I bought from carts unlimited ( great sponsor on here). I ended up fabricating slide plates for the master cylinder push rod to get a good strong pedal feel. Although it works awesome and is something not very many people have it was a lot of work.
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