Jun 2, 2009 · i am collecting the various parts for the recommended conversion of 1966 PV544 front drum to 122S disc brakes and would appreciate information about connecting the 122 brake hose (# 671799) to the original PV steel pipe.

Oct 31, 2017 · if you google volvo pv544 disk brake conversion, you will find a lot of information including photos and step by step instructions. I used a set of disks, caliper mounts, backing plates, and calipers from a mid sixties 122 (three pot calipers).

Jan 2, 2019 · 1) You most likely need the special tool to pull the brake drums off. They are quite expensive, but I think the best price that I found was VP Autoparts at $99. 2) somebody sells a disc brake conversion kit on e-bay for about $400.00 that I think is supposed to work on a 544.

It has been somewhat common practice to convert the front drums to the disk brake setup found on the 122 model. The conversion isn't difficult (after acquiring the necessary parts).

Mar 11, 2017 · I want to put readily available factory,from any manufacture,disc brake calipers and rotors on my 63 pv544.I plan to press the front brake drums out of the hubs.They have a 5x4.5" lug pattern.I can machine the hub diameter or thickness as needed.A friends son does cad design and runs cnc machines will make the caliper brackets.I know about the 122s disc brake setup but they need modifications ...

May 3, 2017 · Surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet but given how light the PV544 is (~2100#), maybe NC Miata brakes? 5x4.5 bolt pattern, cheap, work well, available errrywhere, and aftermarket support is near infinite.

In visiting several Volvo Bulletin Boards, I've noticed a few questions concerning updating PV's to front disc brakes. This is a fairly easy conversion. The rotors, calipers, caliper mount plates, and dust shields from the single circuit 120 series are used. …

May 10, 2004 · There are tons of posts on swapping the disc brakes from a 122 onto a 544, but not so much the crossmember. I'm not really sure that's much of an upgrade really. The PV's front suspension is mostly metal on metal bushings, very precise, no slop.

The best and least expensive way to make this conversion is to use Volvo 122 parts. Be sure to use the 122 master cylinder, and then all the front disc brake pieces.

Complete modification set ventilated Big Brakes for the Volvo PV544 or P210 Duett. The bolt circle of the wheel bolts is 5x114.3 so no other rims needed! For converting the standard drum brakes to disc brakes, or to replace and improve a previous conversion to disc brakes. The diameter of the brake disc is 280mm.