Rear calipers

[SILICONE KID]

Just looking at these , what is needed to complete the conversion , what discs etc and any drilling etc .do i need different pads , i have the early 252mm rear solid discs , thought the conversion would be the best way to go with my the front upgrade .
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ESCORT-SIERRA-COSWORTH-LH-RE...

Edited by SILICONE KID on Sunday 15th November 23:20

Edited by SILICONE KID on Sunday 15th November 23:30

[Simon Says]

Hi Daren,you need the 273mm rear vented discs with those calipers(wider claw)but you need different bearing carriers(holes spaced 10mm further out from centre)you re-use your hub flanges,wheel bearings are the same but strongly recommend changing them,done this upgrade this year YHM concerning the carriers dont expect noticeable stopping power but i needed to replace a lazy caliper and i already upgraded the fronts some time ago so thought what the hell i used that very same Ebayer for the calipers no problems A+,also went to the bother of repacing the handbrake cable NOS Gen Ford,i now have a reasonable handbrake that works well with out pulling the lever out the car

Edited by Simon Says on Sunday 15th November 23:48

[SILICONE KID]

any one got part numbers to complete the upgrade .

Edited by SILICONE KID on Tuesday 17th November 20:57

[Kitchski]

If it helps I can get brake discs and pads at very reasonable prices. The place I work sells on ebay now too.

[roysum]

What year is your car Darren ?

I have recently upgraded the rears, straight swap, and new vented discs.

[Simon Says]

SILICONE KID said:

any one got part numbers to complete the upgrade .

Edited by SILICONE KID on Tuesday 17th November 20:57

What for the bearing carriers? they are not Pt numbered anyway,new ones would be of no benefit unless the bearings have spun in the housings,i was quoted over a ton + VAT each at a Ford dealer for new ones(still available)a good s/hand pair should need nothing more than new bearings and a lick of paint Roysum your car already as the later rear brake spec fitted(bigger&vented)Silicone kid as the early spec solid rears they are not a direct swap to the bigger&vented spec

Edited by Simon Says on Tuesday 17th November 22:26

[HRG.]

You can go to 300 on the rear, that's what I run

[Pupp]

HRG. said:

You can go to 300 on the rear, that's what I run

Where did you source your big rotors? Am trying to suss some fronts currently and struggling... seem to remember you had a good supplier

[HRG.]

www.compbrake.co.uk

It's the Cossie 300mm rear kit, comes with new brackets and rotors/bells. Seems to balance the setup nicely. You're welcome to pop over and have a look if you want.

[SILICONE KID]

I have the early set up , 252mm solid , they do look a bit pathetic .I just wanted to bring them up to the same spec as the front cossie set up .. I`m still not sure what i need to complete the conversion .it now seems very complicated .I would be interested in the later standard set up what would i need and is it a bolt off bolt on job .

Edited by SILICONE KID on Wednesday 18th November 10:33

[HRG.]

300 rears would be overkill for a Cossie front set up IMO

[Pupp]

HRG. said:

www.compbrake.co.uk

Thanks; appreciated

[Simon Says]

SILICONE KID said:

I have the early set up , 252mm solid , they do look a bit pathetic .I just wanted to bring them up to the same spec as the front cossie set up .. I`m still not sure what i need to complete the conversion .it now seems very complicated .I would be interested in the later standard set up what would i need and is it a bolt off bolt on job .

Edited by SILICONE KID on Wednesday 18th November 10:33

Silicone can you read? its not complicated you need the bearing carriers x2 vented discs x2 later calipers x2 that's it that's what the later system consists of.

Edited by Simon Says on Wednesday 18th November 14:11

[HRG]

Obstreperous... Oooh

[roysum]

SILICONE KID said:

I have the early set up , 252mm solid , they do look a bit pathetic .I just wanted to bring them up to the same spec as the front cossie set up .. I`m still not sure what i need to complete the conversion .it now seems very complicated .I would be interested in the later standard set up what would i need and is it a bolt off bolt on job .

Edited by SILICONE KID on Wednesday 18th November 10:33

Mine was.

[SILICONE KID]

This kit is a upgrade for people with the early solid disc set up , why does it not mention bearing carriers, are these the same calipers for sale on Fleabay .
http://www.tvrshop.com/search-subsection-detail.as...


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ESCORT-SIERRA-COSWORTH-PR-RE...

[Simon Says]

SILICONE KID said:

Yes i can read but i`m not a mechanic and i don`t know what bearing carriers are ,so stop being so obstreperous .!so where do i get bearing carriers and what is the brake disc part number for the calipers for sale on fleabay . cheers .

Edited by SILICONE KID on Wednesday 18th November 22:47

Edited by SILICONE KID on Wednesday 18th November 22:48

Check your Email Silicone i sent the link to you for the guy that can supply said bearing carriers(as stated in my 1st post)the discs are from any Ford Sierra/Escort Cosworth with vented 272mm rear discs,PM me and i can help you further [obstreperous]that's a long one

Edited by Simon Says on Thursday 19th November 10:09

[GreenGriff400]

Edited by SILICONE KID on Wednesday 18th November 22:48

[/quote]Check your Email Silicone i sent the link to you for the guy that can supply said bearing carriers(as stated in my 1st post)the discs are from any Ford Sierra/Escort Cosworth with vented 272mm rear discs,PM me and i can help you further [obstreperous]that's a long one

Edited by Simon Says on Thursday 19th November 10:09

[/quote]

Could you email me the contact for the bearing carriers as I have the same calipers and hope to fit them over the winter.

Thanks

[RichardD]

HRG. said:

www.compbrake.co.uk...

Interesting link, some cars stand out that much they get their own section, not just under a particular manufacturer!

http://www.compbrake.co.uk/BRAKEKITS_TVR_GRIFFITH....

Tum te tum, doo de doo

[Simon Says]

GreenGriff400 said:

Edited by SILICONE KID on Wednesday 18th November 22:48

Check your Email Silicone i sent the link to you for the guy that can supply said bearing carriers(as stated in my 1st post)the discs are from any Ford Sierra/Escort Cosworth with vented 272mm rear discs,PM me and i can help you further [obstreperous]that's a long one

Edited by Simon Says on Thursday 19th November 10:09

Could you email me the contact for the bearing carriers as I have the same calipers and hope to fit them over the winter.

Thanks

Consider it done YHM