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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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how easy is it to fit rs2000 rear disks on to a s2 turbo do u need any mounting brackets for the calipers or do the just bolt up.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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I,d use cossie 2wd ones .They are a lot easier to fit and apart from the brackets£40 you can all ford parts.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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ive got a rs 2000 im breakin so its easyer if i can use them
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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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Depends how the RS2000 items bolt up etc, because they are two pot non sliding calipers arent they?

I'm not too sure on the handbrake cable either because i know there is a 3 part cable listed for the RS2000's and it doesn't look similar to the standard items.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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whats every thing you need to do a rear disc conversion. and a rough price
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Old May 2, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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2wd Cossie/Granada rear discs and calipers
Conversion brackets
MK5 RS2000 handbrake cable

And thats about it IIRC
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Old May 2, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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where can you i get the brakets from?

how is the brake balance with this when still using std fronts dont want the back end over tacking me when braking. doesnt sound like fun
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