Is it worth doing Rear disc conversion on escort rs turbo

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18-01-2011, 02:11 PM

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So do I need anything else ie rear hubs etc

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18-01-2011, 02:45 PM

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I really wish i never done that rear disc conversion. Now 273mm rear discs, 283mm front discs and bias valve in rear brake line but still brake balance does not work. My compensators were broken so i put those in bin.

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18-01-2011, 04:02 PM

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You could always add another bias valve maybe antti? or an inline limiter. Did you change to front/rear split?

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18-01-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob_DOHC

You could always add another bias valve maybe antti? or an inline limiter. Did you change to front/rear split?

Rob,

No, i havent try that.. first thing in spring when i can do something in shed i will change 273mm -> 253mm brake discs. I have to find suitable brackets first.
However i dont think 2 bias valves are good thing?

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18-01-2011, 06:50 PM

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So what do I need guys
2 calipers
2 discs
4 brake pads
1 handbrake cable
2 brackets
1 bias valve

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22-01-2011, 04:20 PM

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Bttt Come on guys

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22-01-2011, 04:48 PM

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Probably not lol, but it would definitely limit pressure to the rear lol. Changing from 273 to 253 seems a good compromise. Are you running a front rear split system?

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22-01-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by burnhamshaun

So what do I need guys
2 calipers pass
2 discs pass
4 brake pads standard for the caliiper
1 handbrake cable pass
2 brackets ebay
1 bias valve wilwood ebay

Pretty sure you can use rear callipers off of a focus, mondeo, sierra etc, with disks to suit. It is probably dictated by what bracket you buy.

You will also need to convert your car from a diagonally split system to a front rear split system for the bias valve to work.

Saying all of that, IMO i wouldn't bother.

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22-01-2011, 05:19 PM

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I've got calipers brackets pads handbrake cable using cossy rear brakes

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22-01-2011, 05:26 PM

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I agree with Rob, dont do it, it's a waste of time unless you have some massive stoppers on the front (330mm or similair), as you'll end up biasing so much out they will only provide as much breaking force as drums anyway!

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22-01-2011, 06:24 PM

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Yep got 330s on the front mate

I hate the look of drums

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06-03-2016, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by johnenright150rst

Brilliant IMHO,
My setup.

Cossie front calipers and discs
rear cossie discs and calipers
rs2000 handbrake cable
Abs Removed
working rear compensators
Blead properly with load on the rear on dot 5.1

I have very good brakes never had a problem.

My mate on the other hand my setup came off a mates car all the same apart from the fact that he removed the rear compensatiors and was quite sketchy under hard brakeing!

I would wack a bias valve if i had any problems!

oh and the drums look wank imo

cheers john

Hi Guys

The person who owned my erst before me had changed to rear Caliper set up.

I have refurbished the rear Calipers but I need new braided rear hoses.

Would they just be cosworth hoses for cosworth Calipers ? I assume the end that joins on the cars brake pipe side is same thread on escort as it is Sierra ?

Hope that makes sense lol

Any help greatly appreciated

Les

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06-03-2016, 08:56 PM

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I think burton power do some specific hoses for the rear disc conversion on the escorts.

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07-03-2016, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlos G

lol

I guess most people fit rear discs for one thing ; a willy waving contest. NMS told me that in 99% of cases S2 drums and the Cosworth setup up front would be spot on, and that anything larger could 'overbrake' an RST, with him not being convinced by the bias valves and compensators people were using.

Likewise, my rears still bite hard!

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07-03-2016, 08:59 PM

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It's mostly for looks nothing worse than rusty drums

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07-03-2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by studabear

I think burton power do some specific hoses for the rear disc conversion on the escorts.

Excellent

Cheers mate I will have a look

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07-03-2016, 10:12 PM

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I would have kept the rear drums but they changed for Caliper set up

Think it's too much hassle to change back now, shame tho

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17-03-2016, 10:42 PM

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the fittings are M10x1 mate for the bleed and hose fitting to the 2wd conversion callipers if there the ones your using and easy to make your own hoses just buy the 3 army navy (3AN) hose of flee bay dude

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21-05-2016, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by darrenb16two

I would say it was a great upgrade if fitted & setup correctly. I love mine and they are spot on but tbh have heard some horror stories of cars spinning when braking hard, how true that is i dunno

Hi Darren

Please help lol

I have the rear cosworth Caliper conversion and I'm having real trouble with mine.

I recently sent them off for refurbing and I also fitted new front hi spec 4 pot Calipers today

Spent hours and hours bleeding with no air coming out but pedal is rubbish , soft and at floor ??

Any ideas or help greatly appreciated from all

Also do you have a pic of your rear Calipers set up, encase I haven't done right.

Thanks mate

Les

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