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Jul 31, 2014 13:10:07 GMT
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High up on the list of things to sort out on my Mk2 Escort is the brakes, and was wondering if anyone has done/knows of the best way to go about upgrading them? What's the best and most budget friendly way?
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bortaf
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Jul 31, 2014 19:02:08 GMT
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Budget = Mk2 granada 2.3/2.8 carb/cortina P100 caliper on the standard discs, or better (BUT hard to find) Mk2 granada Vented caliper from a 2.8i and capri 2.8i vented discs, all will bolt stright on and work with the standaqrd master cylinder and fit behind 90% of ford 13 inch wheels, the later i have run on all my cortinas for the last 20 years. Remember if you can lock the front wheels it's better tyres you need not better brakes  |
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Jul 31, 2014 19:43:36 GMT
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thank you!  |
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Jul 31, 2014 19:51:21 GMT
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2.8i vented discs and austin princess 4 pot callipers , that if you can find some . Then they need a spacer as well . I think someone on here was selling some .
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Jul 31, 2014 19:59:10 GMT
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Remember if you can lock the front wheels it's better tyres you need not better brakes ^ wise words Rally design were doing new "M16 replacement" calipers for about £40 (+ vat  ), I fitted a set with their pads and can now lock the front wheels without trying  See page 8 in the build thread below for pics of the kit   |
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Jul 31, 2014 20:09:53 GMT
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Jul 31, 2014 20:47:26 GMT
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thanks for all the extra info! much appreciated |
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), I fitted a set with their pads and can now lock the front wheels without trying 
