as above got new pads and discs and calipers and braided hoses but my brakes dont seem to sharp

 

Standard RS brakes are poo mate, only thing you can do is uprade to something bigger.

 

i got some ferodo ds2500 brake pads. they're really really good, it felt like i had a whole new brake setup. the only downside is cleaning your wheels every outing cos the dust is really bad but a minor downpoint.

 

i got given a set of green stuff thought these were ok with std ford discs?

 

green stuff are shite mate (no dust = no brakes)

 

have you renewd the fluid as this is often overlooked,

 

gotta say without the dreaded belt driven abs, with new fluid,well bled along with new front and rear standard brakes i am pretty impressed with my standard setup for road use- prolonged abuse i'm sure they will fade but it ain't poo thats for sure
maybe your master cylinder or fluid could do with replacing?

 

my fluid is new how will master cylinder make a difference? what pads do you have?

 

just thought have you bedded them in ? if its all brand new it wont feel very safe at all until they've been bedded in.

 

i have just the standard type bought from halfrauds, the master cylinder transmits the braking force to your calipers at the end of the day- if it is worn you'll be getting a softer less efficient braking process i would have thought.
just my 2pence as i don't think the standard brakes are that bad in good order- the mk6 RS2k uses the same 260mm brakes with more power and weight and they work ok lol

 

i got the same set up as mojo however im running 1.1 drums at the rear and my car stops when i tell it too and it cost less than a 100 for the pads and disks

 

my standard set up is pretty poor at the mo but it has been standing for 2yrs
new fuild and clean up they should back up to speed
always found standard set up good unless running alot of bhp

 

my turbo cab still had 239mm discs on it, cozzie upgrade now and it stops well

 

You don't need bigger discs, although cossie 2wd discs and brackets are cheap if you need to replace them. Pads, fluid, lines make the dfference.

Rick.

 

S1 brakes are a bit crap though.

Only place I would put Greenstuff pads is in the bottom of a bin. I have a clip on YouTube of my brothers 165 chipped (at the time) FRST. Couple of stops and they were smoking like mad. Will post link this eve as I'm at work and it won't let me on

 

Take the ABS and fu*ck it off in the bin (if its got it that is!)

 

Best escort i have driven braking wise is Tony's Rally car around Croft and Donno - that uses 240mm discs...

 

Changing pads on a standard setup wont make the pedal feel any different, no matter how good the pads are.
Try getting them bled through properly an i bet they will feel a mile better mate

 

Correct in the pedal feel, but change to a better pad and you will feel a difference once its bed in

Oranoco - the top of the bin will be just as fine for the coloured stuff pads mentioned, In fact anywhere in the bin will do not just the bottom

240mm was the future Rick lol - and it used to give me the bruises on my shoulders after events to prove it

 

i've just done the cossie upgrade, 4x4 calipers 2wd disc and now the car stops!!!!!

 

where and how much are these brackets??

 

anyone???

 

forsale section??

cossie section??

and maybe you cant tell if the satndard brakes are any good till youve been in a car with realy good brales !?

 

Hi spec do them.

 

cheers