887/888 calipers

[philburch]

Got some calipers at last ,which carrier bracket do i need so that i don't have to drill the bolt holes out in case i want to put the old ones back on in the future. I'm thinking sierra cosworth would be the same??

[fatboychim]

I'm not sure you will be able to find carrier brackets that have the smaller holes and fit the larger caliper, I'm happy to be proved wrong ( well not that happy.....ever) but I think you will have to drill out.
I can't imagine you will ever want to go back to standard anyway.

[philburch]

The ones i have are from a mondeo st24 the bolts seem a lot bigger if i have to drill them out i will take the hubs of and get them done properly.

[fatboychim]

From memory the bolts on the old are 10mm and the new 12mm, I just ran a drill through the existing hole in situ without any issues.
You will need 2 wheel drive Sierra Cosworth (not 4x4) 283mm discs and probably a very thin washer between caliper and upright for alignment.
A kind person did this nice write up to make life easier.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[philburch]

Seen that thread before very helpful might go for the drilled/grooved disc's as i think they look good as i don't do track days cracking should not be an issue

[fatboychim]

philburch said:

Seen that thread before very helpful might go for the drilled/grooved disc's as i think they look good as i don't do track days cracking should not be an issue

I bought grooved only discs as I do track mine, I have to say they have been excellent with no cracking or warping, the only issue is when I use Ford (Mintex) pads, they stop brilliantly but I can destroy a set in one trackday so I now use Redstuff, they last better under hard use and look prettier.

[philburch]

Don't know much about pads what would you recommend for road use

[fatboychim]

People seem to have their own favourites, I use Redstuff for road and track and they work for me. Other popular choices are Ferodo DS2500 or Mintex 1144.
I may try the Carbon Lorraine pads next time I change they have a very good reputation on here and with some of the racers.

[QBee]

Wish i could use Carbon Lorraine, but I cannot get away from a mental image of my wife with a fag lit.....

[Sardonicus]

fatboychim said:

From memory the bolts on the old are 10mm and the new 12mm, I just ran a drill through the existing hole in situ without any issues.
You will need 2 wheel drive Sierra Cosworth (not 4x4) 283mm discs and probably a very thin washer between caliper and upright for alignment.
A kind person did this nice write up to make life easier.

Spot on & exactly how it is the washers/spacers are 2mm IIRC

[sapper]

Sardonicus said:

Spot on & exactly how it is the washers/spacers are 2mm IIRC

+1 great step by step guide, drilling the holes is easy in situ just take your time and step up in small stages.
I use green stuff pads and EDC grooved dimpled discs along with ss hoses and fresh fluid. great stopping power

[Richard 858]

fatboychim said:

I bought grooved only discs as I do track mine, I have to say they have been excellent with no cracking or warping, the only issue is when I use Ford (Mintex) pads, they stop brilliantly but I can destroy a set in one trackday so I now use Redstuff, they last better under hard use and look prettier.

Surely they only look prettier if you don't put the anti-squeal material on ?

[philburch]

Thank's for the replys not sure what pads i will use will give that some thought once ive got the braided hoses and the discs and some new drill bits.

[fatboychim]

Richard 858 said:

Surely they only look prettier if you don't put the anti-squeal material on ?

The stick on pads only cover the touching parts if I remember correctly, you can definitely see the red pads, if that's what floats your boat, although when I put Redstuff on the rears they were paintless after half a day on the track.