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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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I thinking of changing my brakes from st ones to cossies ones as i cant find any st brakes any where other than standard disc's and pads any idea if they will fit on 15's and what will i need like the whole callipers and stuff? let me know

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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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you will need all the gear from a saff 4x4 or escos...calipers ,disks and pads...
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so they will fit on 15s then?
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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saff 4x4 uses 15's so yes the will fit behind them!
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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dont you use 4x4 calipers and 2wd disks
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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dont you use 4x4 calipers and 2wd disks
That's the chicken
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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i got some 4x4 calipers on ebay now!!i have some on my car also,2wd disks with 4x4 calipers
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MESE:IT&ih=009
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i have rs accessory wheels on mine will the fit back on after? there 15s btw?
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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anyone?
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Yes they should fit under them my mate has the full kit for sale ready to fit on a frst

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Why 2wd disk's??

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cos 2wd discs sit further in the hub
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just thinking for the future cant afford them at the moment just was wondering if they fitted thanks for the help

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do you have to mod these to fit, i got told that if you use v6 discs you need to space the disc 5mm or if you use cossy ones you need to space the caliper back 10mm.
is this right
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Originally Posted by orion_crazy_carl
cos 2wd discs sit further in the hub
2wd disks are fine for escort/orions...no good for fiesta's...4x4 all the way...
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