Technical help Q & A Got A technical problem with you car? Keep it in here where the techies hang out and we will try to solve it for you!!

Disk rear brakes on the S2

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 14, 2006 | 08:09 PM
  #1  
Leonardo_BR's Avatar
Leonardo_BR
Thread Starter
Virgin
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Default Disk rear brakes on the S2

Hi there guys. I'm brazilian and the proud owner of a S2 red Escort XR3.

Since im starting to upgrade the engine (that is a VW/Audi 1.8 running about 100hp), I came up with the brakes issue.

In the puss' projetc thread he sais "Next stage was to fit the st170 brake set up,and focus rear disk conversion along with koni ajustable shocks and O.Z super leggeras in 17", as we can see in this pic:



So the question is, how do you guys make the "focus rear disk conversion" that seems so easy to do? What are the parts needed? Is it all plug and play stuff?
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 05:55 PM
  #2  
Leonardo_BR's Avatar
Leonardo_BR
Thread Starter
Virgin
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Default

nobody? hmm?
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 08:40 PM
  #3  
SafeChav's Avatar
SafeChav
10K+ Poster!!
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 13,798
Likes: 1
From: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Default

The above pictures brake conversion is more than enough for any MK3/4 escort. You certainly wouldn't want any better braking on the back!
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2006 | 09:17 PM
  #4  
Leonardo_BR's Avatar
Leonardo_BR
Thread Starter
Virgin
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Default

Yes mate, but how do i do it? are the parts all compatible?
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2006 | 10:55 PM
  #5  
Puss2's Avatar
Puss2
Formerly know as Puss
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,156
Likes: 4
From: Essex
Default

Hi mate all you need is the disks and calipers and you will need the bracket to bolt the caliper onto the hub. You could probably get them made over there or get them from one of the traders off here although i couldnt tell you who
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 09:34 AM
  #6  
SafeChav's Avatar
SafeChav
10K+ Poster!!
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 13,798
Likes: 1
From: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Default

As said, get the conversion plates, and it will all bolt straight on pretty much.

You will need a MK5 RS2000 handbrake cable and to change the kidney to the original one.

Easy peasy!
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 05:40 PM
  #7  
Leonardo_BR's Avatar
Leonardo_BR
Thread Starter
Virgin
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Default

really seems pretty simple. added to the mod list then. Thanks guys!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
yatta
Ford Non RS / XR / ST parts for sale.
4
May 21, 2016 10:31 PM
focus2351
Ford Sierra/Sapphire/RS500 Cosworth
0
Sep 9, 2015 09:33 PM
cossirob
General Car Related Discussion.
0
Sep 3, 2015 09:17 PM




All times are GMT. The time now is 07:13 PM.