Topic: fiat 600 question

[red snapper]

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]

fit fiat 850 easy ,fast and good

[Florian]

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]

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

[Florian]

Guy,

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

Florian

[guy moerenhout]

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]

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]

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:  newbielink:http://WWW.EUROPEANAUTO.CA [nonactive]

 send me place feedback from him iff you contact him

[red snapper]

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 [nofollow]

 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]

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!