break discs

[daz the plumber]

ive inspected my front and rear discs and noticed the rears are solid not vented, is this standard for the chimaera .and if i decide to replace with vented will the callipers be ok as the vented discs are a lot wider thanks .

[spend]

Disks, calipers and Hub carrier are all different for the vented disks, I think most of us that have upgraded just bought complete uprights from the breakers

Dave

[AntonyJ]

So Granada Cosworths are your friend!!!


You want a complete rear end braking system and the bearing carrier.
Insert your original hubs ( or a five stud upgrade) and some Sierra Cosworth four stud discs and away you go.
500 spec rear brakes.

Edited by AntonyJ on Sunday 30th December 19:59

[900T-R]

daz the plumber said:

and noticed the rears are solid not vented, is this standard for the chimaera

Until 1996, when all the cars got the '500' spec chassis & brakes, it is.

I'd personally not upgrade the rear brakes before the fronts, though. The brake balance on these is rear-biased enough as it is.

Edited by 900T-R on Sunday 30th December 20:02

[Bomber Denton]

I would leave as standard and concerntrate on the front for the time being, remember braided lines and fresh fluid is the starting block for getting brakes working at their best for starters.