Isuzu G-series Twin Cam

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Most of us know that the Isuzu/Holden Piazza front disc brake conversion is a simple and effective upgrade for a RWD Gemini. I have been doing a bit of research into the availability for replacement parts to suit these conversions. 


[u]Replacement Rotors[/u] (standard type not slotted or drilled)
Sit down and grip the chair tight. DBA make a rotor for the Piazza, well made one, they no longer list it in their latest online catalogue. They will not deal directly with the public. They sell all stock through a wholesale outlet. 
I got quotes from Bursons for AU$200 per rotor and Repco quoted me AU$266 per rotor! 
(I can see SimsMetal doing the best out of that deal.) 
Now the relaxing part. My contact in the brake industry can source a different brand of standard replacement rotor. The price I've been quoted is AU$150 per pair of rotors. Anyone wanting replacement rotors, let me know. 

I need an advance payment and details of your location so I can estimate the postage cost to send them to you. 


[u]Disc Pads[/u] (DB380)
The Bendix and Ferodo companies have discontinued production of the Piazza front disc pads. They no longer list them in their catalogues. 
At the moment I can still get hold of DB380AD pads but there are limited numbers in stock and when they have been depleted, no more will be remanufactured.  
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They cost me AU$50 per package. If anyone is wanting to buy a set (I'd suggest storing a set for future use) they will cost you AU$50 plus postage. 


[u]Caliper Repair Kits[/u]
Caliper repair kits are still listed in the current PBR catalogue but it's likely they will also be deleted some time this year. The trend is usually for each supplier to follow the call of associated suppliers. The kits are part number  K1481S for a minor repair kit. I have chased prices and these sell for around the AU*0 per kit mark. I think I can get these for about AU$70 for two kits. Need to check that further and verify the price.



I'm willing to set up a buy for people but because all this stuff is special order, non stock items, all payments must be in advance prior to me placing an order.

I'm certainly not trying to encourage people to race out and buy a Piazza front brake package as an upgrade for a Gemini. I realise it's a good match and easy to fit without needing any special changes but as you can see, finding stuff like I listed is only going to get harder from now on. 

What I'm doing is letting everyone who already has this done (or people with Piazzas) know that the writing is on the wall so to speak. The parts I have mentioned are now listed as endangered, near extinct. I'm offering people a chance to grab what's left before it becomes land fill. 

I've ordered my pad sets already so I'm not going to find myself with no pads in the future. I am looking at buying a new pair of disc rotors as well. Caliper repair kits are not likely to need doing ever again after I replace them once.


I have no experience with Volvo kits so I can't comment.

UPDATE:

[u]Wheel bearings and seals[/u]
The more I look the harder it gets. I need to replace at least one of the front wheel hub bearing seals too. Might as well replace the bearings while I'm there. 

The bearings: No problem, bearing set #1 and bearing set #8, both off the shelf for about AU$12 each wheel. 

The seal:  Hmmm. No part listing in the bearing company catalogues. Genuine part number 8943264400 and guess what, NLA. So I'm now on another mission to chase up a suitable alternative seal. My local bearing bloke is doing his best to see if we can match up an alternative seal that will do the job. I'll have an answer on Monday. 

If anyone has a contact where they can source the original bearing seals, old stock at a Holden dealers, grab the lot! At the very least post the contact details so everyone can snap a few up to keep a collection among the people who still may need them.

[u]Replacement Flex Brake Hoses[/u]
I can get custom hoses made for $40 each if anyone wants to replace their old ones. Add postage as well.

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