brakes!!!!!

rsimark · 11-10-2003, 06:07 PM

what brake mods have you done if any?? has anyone ever tried fitting a 3i/turbo linkage to improve things / cozzy calipers /rear discs etc?? just being nosey really!!

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paul cox · 11-10-2003, 06:36 PM

mines a parachute - that helps me slow done !!!!

quickie or pete will tell you what mods

pete-rsi · 11-10-2003, 09:09 PM

Ive just fitted Cossie 2wd front cross drilled/groved disc's with spaced out calipers and S2 rear drums all with braided brake lines and now stops quite well

Quickie · 12-10-2003, 09:06 AM

A series2 set up works well useing calipers, caliper carrier and discs that all bolts staight on

The rear end use the S2 stuff as well inc the the back plate drums shoes and cylinders all bolts straight on

Get your self some braided brake hoses the goodridge ones fit well and renew all the brake fluid for some good quality stuff like silicon brake fluid then if you spill any on paint work it won't hurt it

paul cox · 13-10-2003, 12:17 PM

now i know what to do to mine

rear disc conversion ???

kvflatman · 13-10-2003, 12:55 PM

Try thicker soles on your shoes
it works for fred flintstone

paul cox · 13-10-2003, 12:57 PM

i've got a floor pan in my RSI - thank you

will have to go a bit slower then

cosevo · 13-10-2003, 03:27 PM

dont need uprated brakes, and dont bother slowing down for roundabouts and corners, just slide me way round em

rs1600i · 13-10-2003, 04:39 PM

I'm wanting to put the rear disc convertion as well!! But still not sure! I've bought the spacers for the fitment of cossie discs at the front(heard it improves them!)

Clare · 13-10-2003, 04:51 PM

Im running reasonably standard disks and pads, ie nothing special just not your bargain basement type.

When I bought the car it looked like the brake lines had been renewed, they look like copper, is that right?!

Since putting on the new disks and pads she feels much safer to drive, there again, my old brake pads looked about 7 years old, they weren't worn down, just a congealed lump! lol

john_b · 13-10-2003, 06:03 PM

I've put 2wd cosworth discs and pads on the front of mine yes it stops a lot better but you car'nt have standered wheels on the car. the problem is the plastic nylon bushes in the bar what go's across the bulkhead if these are worn and with the twist in the bar the brakes are

crap. You can go the s1-s2 way with there bars but it will interfere with the induction pipe. i am looking into doing the brakes on mine again by taking all the bars out and putting a rally kit back on,meaning i can put the servo where ever i won't to. more details later on in the year

paul cox · 13-10-2003, 07:50 PM

sounds intresting John - keep us informed matey.

brakes - all i will say is a big difference between my rst and rsi !!!

rst = 300mm disc,ebc greens,standard calipers,braided brake hose's,dot 5.

rsi = cheap discs,cheap pads & 10 y/o fluid

have had my heart in my mouth a few time's - will it stop !!!! (shut eye time)

Quickie · 13-10-2003, 09:12 PM

That poor RSi gets all the good stuff Paula

pete-rsi · 13-10-2003, 09:14 PM

You could've fitted all the old S2 stuff on the RSi you knob

Quickie · 13-10-2003, 09:18 PM

That would to easy

pete-rsi · 13-10-2003, 09:25 PM

Far to simple

Quickie · 13-10-2003, 09:28 PM

But no helping some

paul cox · 14-10-2003, 08:20 AM

the old RST disc's were wanked big time.

think i'd better do something to the RSI - no good when racing stuff,and they beat me on braking

- have to try and out drive um

- bloody nova's - corsa's and saxo's

rsimark · 14-10-2003, 05:55 PM

thanks for the reply's i've decided to use s2 brakes with braided hoses as this seems the most simple and effective cure!! still got plenty of nights in the garage refiitting everything after a major body rebuild all good fun tho!!

paul cox · 14-10-2003, 06:19 PM

good luck mark

NUTS RuS · 14-10-2003, 06:38 PM

Bias box with no servo, seperate AP master cylinders plumbed up front to front and back to back, RST calipers with Black Diamond X drilled discs and Mintex 1177/2 pads up front. Home made stainless braided brake lines all round (which also run inside the car - as per our rules). Rear just has Sierra calipers and std motor factors cheapo discs and pads, with a dash adjustable pressure valve to over limit the rears if its too wet.

Pretty standard stuff really.

Hangs you on the belts when the pads are warmed up properly.

Tony

Quickie · 14-10-2003, 07:02 PM

Hmmm rally slag styleeeee

Mark see you got the brakes on Ebay

paul cox · 14-10-2003, 07:46 PM

nice brakes tony

will stop quicker than me RST me thinks

rsimark · 14-10-2003, 08:08 PM

yep well spotted paul thats the back end sorted ,now for the front!!

Quickie · 14-10-2003, 08:42 PM

LOL Ebay stalker

NUTS RuS · 14-10-2003, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul cox

nice brakes tony

will stop quicker than me RST me thinks

Maybe - but it wont go as quick Paul

Quickie · 14-10-2003, 08:53 PM

LOL

paul cox · 15-10-2003, 07:36 AM

you dont reckon !!!!

little challenge then - you will win (me thinks)

Quickie · 17-10-2003, 09:28 PM

Paul give up now i think

NUTS RuS · 17-10-2003, 09:34 PM

bring it on .....

pete-rsi · 17-10-2003, 09:53 PM

Will you have to dust the track before you run, Bufty

Quickie · 17-10-2003, 09:58 PM

might get some dirt on the tyres

pete-rsi · 17-10-2003, 10:05 PM

NO Paula's excuss will be to much wheelspin due to too much silicone (wet look) spray on the tyres

Quickie · 17-10-2003, 10:06 PM

WET LOOK LMAO bet its wet look hair gel

pete-rsi · 17-10-2003, 10:08 PM

Chest hair gel

Quickie · 17-10-2003, 10:11 PM

Chest wig more like LOL

pete-rsi · 17-10-2003, 10:15 PM

Mr wiggy in a greased wobbler

Quickie · 17-10-2003, 10:16 PM

LOL

pete-rsi · 17-10-2003, 10:19 PM

DANGER - slippery when wet (looked) 178bhp

Quickie · 17-10-2003, 10:21 PM

and thats not just the tyres

11-10-2003, 06:36 PM	#2
paul cox Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: oxfordshire . . . Cars: S2 RST & RS1600i Posts: 1,811 Rep Power: 12	mines a parachute - that helps me slow done !!!! quickie or pete will tell you what mods __________________ FORD FAIR WINNER 2002,2004,2005,2006,2008,2009 & 2010 FORD FAIR RUNNER UP 2001,2003 SPECIAL DISPLAY AREA 2007 MODIFIED FORD FAIR COTD 2010

11-10-2003, 09:09 PM	#3
pete-rsi Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Recovering Posts: 1,558 Rep Power: 11	Ive just fitted Cossie 2wd front cross drilled/groved disc's with spaced out calipers and S2 rear drums all with braided brake lines and now stops quite well __________________ Previous RS's REM 661T (RS 2000 mk2) D207 PEP (Sierra Cosworth) LEV 629Y (RS 1600i)

13-10-2003, 12:17 PM	#5
paul cox Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: oxfordshire . . . Cars: S2 RST & RS1600i Posts: 1,811 Rep Power: 12	now i know what to do to mine rear disc conversion ??? __________________ FORD FAIR WINNER 2002,2004,2005,2006,2008,2009 & 2010 FORD FAIR RUNNER UP 2001,2003 SPECIAL DISPLAY AREA 2007 MODIFIED FORD FAIR COTD 2010

13-10-2003, 12:57 PM	#7
paul cox Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: oxfordshire . . . Cars: S2 RST & RS1600i Posts: 1,811 Rep Power: 12	i've got a floor pan in my RSI - thank you will have to go a bit slower then __________________ FORD FAIR WINNER 2002,2004,2005,2006,2008,2009 & 2010 FORD FAIR RUNNER UP 2001,2003 SPECIAL DISPLAY AREA 2007 MODIFIED FORD FAIR COTD 2010

13-10-2003, 04:39 PM	#9
rs1600i Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: lancashire Posts: 224 Rep Power: 10	brakes I'm wanting to put the rear disc convertion as well!! But still not sure! I've bought the spacers for the fitment of cossie discs at the front(heard it improves them!)

12-10-2003, 09:06 AM	#4
Quickie Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 1,876 Rep Power: 11	A series2 set up works well useing calipers, caliper carrier and discs that all bolts staight on The rear end use the S2 stuff as well inc the the back plate drums shoes and cylinders all bolts straight on Get your self some braided brake hoses the goodridge ones fit well and renew all the brake fluid for some good quality stuff like silicon brake fluid then if you spill any on paint work it won't hurt it

13-10-2003, 12:55 PM	#6
kvflatman Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 86 Rep Power: 10	Try thicker soles on your shoes it works for fred flintstone

13-10-2003, 03:27 PM	#8
cosevo Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sitting on my aRSe Posts: 1,852 Rep Power: 12	dont need uprated brakes, and dont bother slowing down for roundabouts and corners, just slide me way round em

13-10-2003, 04:51 PM	#10
Clare PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 4,313 Rep Power: 14	Im running reasonably standard disks and pads, ie nothing special just not your bargain basement type. When I bought the car it looked like the brake lines had been renewed, they look like copper, is that right?! Since putting on the new disks and pads she feels much safer to drive, there again, my old brake pads looked about 7 years old, they weren't worn down, just a congealed lump! lol __________________ Clare Believe only half of what you see, and nothing that you hear!

13-10-2003, 06:03 PM	#11
john_b Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	I've put 2wd cosworth discs and pads on the front of mine yes it stops a lot better but you car'nt have standered wheels on the car. the problem is the plastic nylon bushes in the bar what go's across the bulkhead if these are worn and with the twist in the bar the brakes are crap. You can go the s1-s2 way with there bars but it will interfere with the induction pipe. i am looking into doing the brakes on mine again by taking all the bars out and putting a rally kit back on,meaning i can put the servo where ever i won't to. more details later on in the year

13-10-2003, 07:50 PM	#12
paul cox Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: oxfordshire . . . Cars: S2 RST & RS1600i Posts: 1,811 Rep Power: 12	sounds intresting John - keep us informed matey. brakes - all i will say is a big difference between my rst and rsi !!! rst = 300mm disc,ebc greens,standard calipers,braided brake hose's,dot 5. rsi = cheap discs,cheap pads & 10 y/o fluid have had my heart in my mouth a few time's - will it stop !!!! (shut eye time) __________________ FORD FAIR WINNER 2002,2004,2005,2006,2008,2009 & 2010 FORD FAIR RUNNER UP 2001,2003 SPECIAL DISPLAY AREA 2007 MODIFIED FORD FAIR COTD 2010

13-10-2003, 09:12 PM	#13
Quickie Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 1,876 Rep Power: 11	That poor RSi gets all the good stuff Paula

13-10-2003, 09:14 PM	#14
pete-rsi Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Recovering Posts: 1,558 Rep Power: 11	You could've fitted all the old S2 stuff on the RSi you knob __________________ Previous RS's REM 661T (RS 2000 mk2) D207 PEP (Sierra Cosworth) LEV 629Y (RS 1600i)

13-10-2003, 09:18 PM	#15
Quickie Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 1,876 Rep Power: 11	That would to easy

13-10-2003, 09:25 PM	#16
pete-rsi Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Recovering Posts: 1,558 Rep Power: 11	Far to simple __________________ Previous RS's REM 661T (RS 2000 mk2) D207 PEP (Sierra Cosworth) LEV 629Y (RS 1600i)

13-10-2003, 09:28 PM	#17
Quickie Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 1,876 Rep Power: 11	But no helping some

14-10-2003, 08:20 AM	#18
paul cox Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: oxfordshire . . . Cars: S2 RST & RS1600i Posts: 1,811 Rep Power: 12	the old RST disc's were wanked big time. think i'd better do something to the RSI - no good when racing stuff,and they beat me on braking - have to try and out drive um - bloody nova's - corsa's and saxo's __________________ FORD FAIR WINNER 2002,2004,2005,2006,2008,2009 & 2010 FORD FAIR RUNNER UP 2001,2003 SPECIAL DISPLAY AREA 2007 MODIFIED FORD FAIR COTD 2010

14-10-2003, 05:55 PM	#19
rsimark Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: lincoln Posts: 55 Rep Power: 10	thanks for the reply's i've decided to use s2 brakes with braided hoses as this seems the most simple and effective cure!! still got plenty of nights in the garage refiitting everything after a major body rebuild all good fun tho!!

14-10-2003, 06:19 PM	#20
paul cox Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: oxfordshire . . . Cars: S2 RST & RS1600i Posts: 1,811 Rep Power: 12	good luck mark __________________ FORD FAIR WINNER 2002,2004,2005,2006,2008,2009 & 2010 FORD FAIR RUNNER UP 2001,2003 SPECIAL DISPLAY AREA 2007 MODIFIED FORD FAIR COTD 2010

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NUTS RuS 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (35) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vimto Land Nr Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 15,110 Rep Power: 26	Bias box with no servo, seperate AP master cylinders plumbed up front to front and back to back, RST calipers with Black Diamond X drilled discs and Mintex 1177/2 pads up front. Home made stainless braided brake lines all round (which also run inside the car - as per our rules). Rear just has Sierra calipers and std motor factors cheapo discs and pads, with a dash adjustable pressure valve to over limit the rears if its too wet. Pretty standard stuff really. Hangs you on the belts when the pads are warmed up properly. Tony

14-10-2003, 07:02 PM	#22
Quickie Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 1,876 Rep Power: 11	Hmmm rally slag styleeeee Mark see you got the brakes on Ebay

14-10-2003, 07:46 PM	#23
paul cox Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: oxfordshire . . . Cars: S2 RST & RS1600i Posts: 1,811 Rep Power: 12	nice brakes tony will stop quicker than me RST me thinks __________________ FORD FAIR WINNER 2002,2004,2005,2006,2008,2009 & 2010 FORD FAIR RUNNER UP 2001,2003 SPECIAL DISPLAY AREA 2007 MODIFIED FORD FAIR COTD 2010

14-10-2003, 08:08 PM	#24
rsimark Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: lincoln Posts: 55 Rep Power: 10	yep well spotted paul thats the back end sorted ,now for the front!!

14-10-2003, 08:42 PM	#25
Quickie Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 1,876 Rep Power: 11	LOL Ebay stalker

14-10-2003, 08:53 PM	#27
Quickie Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 1,876 Rep Power: 11	LOL

15-10-2003, 07:36 AM	#28
paul cox Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: oxfordshire . . . Cars: S2 RST & RS1600i Posts: 1,811 Rep Power: 12	you dont reckon !!!! little challenge then - you will win (me thinks) __________________ FORD FAIR WINNER 2002,2004,2005,2006,2008,2009 & 2010 FORD FAIR RUNNER UP 2001,2003 SPECIAL DISPLAY AREA 2007 MODIFIED FORD FAIR COTD 2010

17-10-2003, 09:28 PM	#29
Quickie Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 1,876 Rep Power: 11	Paul give up now i think

17-10-2003, 09:34 PM	#30
NUTS RuS 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (35) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vimto Land Nr Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 15,110 Rep Power: 26	bring it on .....

17-10-2003, 09:53 PM	#31
pete-rsi Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Recovering Posts: 1,558 Rep Power: 11	Will you have to dust the track before you run, Bufty __________________ Previous RS's REM 661T (RS 2000 mk2) D207 PEP (Sierra Cosworth) LEV 629Y (RS 1600i)

17-10-2003, 09:58 PM	#32
Quickie Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 1,876 Rep Power: 11	might get some dirt on the tyres

17-10-2003, 10:05 PM	#33
pete-rsi Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Recovering Posts: 1,558 Rep Power: 11	NO Paula's excuss will be to much wheelspin due to too much silicone (wet look) spray on the tyres __________________ Previous RS's REM 661T (RS 2000 mk2) D207 PEP (Sierra Cosworth) LEV 629Y (RS 1600i)

17-10-2003, 10:06 PM	#34
Quickie Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 1,876 Rep Power: 11	WET LOOK LMAO bet its wet look hair gel

17-10-2003, 10:08 PM	#35
pete-rsi Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Recovering Posts: 1,558 Rep Power: 11	Chest hair gel __________________ Previous RS's REM 661T (RS 2000 mk2) D207 PEP (Sierra Cosworth) LEV 629Y (RS 1600i)

17-10-2003, 10:11 PM	#36
Quickie Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 1,876 Rep Power: 11	Chest wig more like LOL

17-10-2003, 10:15 PM	#37
pete-rsi Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Recovering Posts: 1,558 Rep Power: 11	Mr wiggy in a greased wobbler __________________ Previous RS's REM 661T (RS 2000 mk2) D207 PEP (Sierra Cosworth) LEV 629Y (RS 1600i)