XR4 x 4 front brakes - any good?

[Jonny_b]

I have 1994 Chim. I have been offered a free set of callipers and uprights from a 89/90 Sierra XR4x4. Are these a wothwhile upgrade? Is it a straight forward swap?

Thanks

J

[Barkychoc]

They are for 260mm discs.

You can use the calipers & carrier brackets but will need 2wd discs (look up XR4i or later ABS model sierras) & new pads.

Make sure you haven't got 260mm discs already first!

[Jonny_b]

I have the smaller discs. For the cost it seems a worthwhile improvement in braking?

Do you think the cosy setup would be over kill on a 4.0ltr?

I will get them reconditioned first.
http://www.biggred.co.uk/caliperpricing.htm


J

[That Daddy]

Dont hold me to this but you may not need the uprights,i had the puny 240mm set/up (1995 car) and upgraded to Granny Cosworth calipers and discs and did not need to change the uprights just a small mod on the hub caliper lugs(which you may not need)i would see if the calipers with the carriers bolt straight up with the matching 260mm discs 1st,hopefully you may not need the hub swap,remember all IMHO of course oh,just one more thing dont worry about the fronts being to powerful that wont happen,it will be all good.

Edited by That Daddy on Tuesday 12th August 14:29

[That Daddy]

[quote=That Daddy]Dont hold me to this but you may not need the uprights,i had the puny 240mm set/up (1995 car) and upgraded to Granny Cosworth calipers and discs and did not need to change the uprights just a small mod on the hub caliper lugs(which you may not need)i would see if the calipers with the carriers bolt straight up with the matching 260mm discs 1st,hopefully you may not need the hub swap,remember all IMHO of course oh,just one more thing dont worry about the fronts being to powerful that wont happen,it will be all good.I also think the later cars brakes or 450/500(post 95 400,s)are sierra 4x4 based anyway the pads are the same.