Is it worth doing Rear disc conversion on escort rs turbo
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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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However i dont think 2 bias valves are good thing?
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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?
However i dont think 2 bias valves are good thing?
Rob,
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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.
Rob,
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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
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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Likewise, my rears still bite hard!
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It's mostly for looks nothing worse than rusty drums
#57
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!
Likewise, my rears still bite hard!
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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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
#59
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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