fiat 600 question

red snapper · May 10, 2006, 09:15:45 PM

Hi all, I recently purchased a 1956 fiat 600 convertible. I would like to install front disc brakes. I have seen some in pictures with this modification. Is there a kit I can purchase? If not, what parts will I need to get started? Thnx for reading, Brian.

guy moerenhout · May 12, 2006, 09:13:10 AM

fit fiat 850 easy ,fast and good

Florian · May 12, 2006, 09:36:26 PM

Hi,

I tried to do this conversion with Fiat 850 breaks on my '64 SEAT 600. The steering pivot are different (smaller). I don't know, if SEAT and Fiat had the same system in those times, but in worst case you must change the whole steerin linkage. So I made two adaptor plates and put disc brakes from an A112. So, better check it before buying parts that you can't use.

regards,

Florian

guy moerenhout · May 13, 2006, 11:45:48 AM

somme Seat where using the old steering rack and chassis from fiat till late 60 .But you can fit newer connection rods

Florian · May 13, 2006, 11:51:42 AM

Guy,

beg your pardon, but what do mean with chassis? Are there design differences of the chassis?

Florian

guy moerenhout · May 13, 2006, 12:12:41 PM

yes ,chassis from older type (with old style doors) is different and much stronger than the newer.Also the Zastava 600 are better for race than the 600 in many places

red snapper · May 15, 2006, 11:26:25 PM

Thanks for the replies. Since Im in Canada there are not any places to track down all the parts I need. If anyone on here has all the necessary parts to pull this off I would be willing to pay $$$ as long as its fair to both of us. Any tips would be appreciated. Also, does anyone make replace ment conertible covers? Thanx, Brian

guy moerenhout · May 15, 2006, 11:38:36 PM

there is a client from me in canada and he seems faire mayby you can contact him via forum

Email: euroauto@ns.aliantzinc.ca
Website: http://www.europeanauto.ca

send me place feedback from him iff you contact him

red snapper · May 17, 2006, 09:24:00 PM

Quote from: guy moerenhout on May 15, 2006, 11:38:36 PM
there is a client from me in canada and he seems faire mayby you can contact him via forum

Email: euroauto@ns.aliantzinc.ca
Website: http://www.europeanauto.ca

send me place feedback from him iff you contact him

Thanks for the tip. He got back to me but didnt have anything. He gave me another place to try. I have my fingers crossed. Thanx, Brian

ChrisD · May 24, 2006, 08:18:02 AM

I used Fiat 850 spindles and Fiat 124 disk brakes in front. Mch better than the 850 because the brake caliper is a bit wider than the one from the 850 and you can use thiker brake pads. If you cannot find the 850 spindles you can always make a metal plate to adapt the brake calipers that you want.
I have heared of people using Fiat Uno brakes too. Maybe I will upgrade to Uno turbo aircooled brakes some day too.

If you need the desighn for the plate to attach the brake calipers, I think I have one somewere because for a wile I couldn't find 850 spindles too. Just contact me for help!