Originally Posted by gambit
i have a diagram of how it should run, but dont know how to attach the file to this thread. if you can tell me i will post it up or give me your email address.
Basically, in terms of operation, you need to split each of the two outputs into 2 pipes, and as long as one goes to each wheel, it will work.
The common way of pipig them, is to have one outlet split to run the front right and rear left brake, and the other outlet split to run the front left and rear right (known as diagonaly split), it doesnt matter which outlet on the master cylinder operates which circuit.
Does that make sense to you?
Originally Posted by Moonie
Originally Posted by Jano_OddKidd
Do it properly lads!
What do you recomend then Jano, just had a look on your site but was unable to find any information on ABS removal or brake upgrades.
I have removed the ABS off my S2. It still has the original master cylinder and reservoir, i have looped and joined the two return pipes together. Im still on a standard front and rear brake set up.
What would your advice be? 2wd discs on the front on spaced out s2 calipers or 4x4 calipers on the 2wd disc? Or something else?
What about the rear, are rear discs necessary or are the drums up to the job?
Is the standard master cylinder ok/is there an upgrade? What about the load valves, keep them or remove them and fit a bias valve?
Sorry for al the questions, im just after some advice as im looking to improve my brakes.
A standard S2 master cylinder is big, 25mm, you shouldn't need a lot bigger unless your getting fuckin huageeeee brakes.
A lot of people use 2wd discs and 4wd calipers because they provide better braking but will still fit under standard wheels. ST170 is also meant to be excellent, i myself have 2wd calipers.
Lets face it drum brakes are stoneage items, front brakes are the important ones though.
Some people remove the load valves and leave it as is, my car has never had any, i havent done any serious driving to see if the back wheels lock up easily or not, ive heard a lot of people saying they seem ok though.