Got a chance to buy so Hi Spec brakes from a 106 for the front of my S2. Was just wondering would they fit if i got some mounting brackets made up for the calipers?

CheeRS

 

I'd be more worried about whether they'd work.lo spec has a poor reputation

 

Would u not recomend Hi spec then micky?

 

tell us more micky

 

never had a problem with mine.

 

To be fair Micky I think its pot luck with Hi Spec , some have no probs at all and others have loads of grief
Its just a shame there after sales support seems to be the worst ever and thats the worst thing as everyone can have problems but if its delt with and put right nobody minds

seems Hi Spec only ever answer the phone if your buying not complaining

 

took me 6 weeks to get mine, never had a prob with them though and their still going strong on FF neils fiesta.

as for the hispecs off the 106, i think all you will need to do is buy the escort brackets from hispec.

 

Yeh thats wot i thought...what about the discs i know they have the same stud pattern but do u think the offset will be right?

 

The problems with lo spec brakes are well documented on many different owners forums.Calipers leaking,pads overhanging the disc's,braided brake hose to short,incorrect caliper mounting brackets,pads having to be filed to fit the calipers,weak bolts used to connect the disc to the bell etc etc.It just does'nt give the impression of well made products,which if malfunction could cost you or someone else their life.You don't seem to read about other brake companys with so bad a reputation.And a proper kit from AP is'nt too much more money than lo spec.Do a search on here or in Google and theres plenty of links to their bad products.Regards,Micky

ps I havent even mentioned the after sales service!!

 

Ok micky...i need a big brake setup for my s2, i have 16" wheels...what u sugest??

 

Ok Micky cheers for the advise, i have 16" wheels, what brake setup do u think i should go for? I dont want cossie setup i want a good 4pot caliper with discs and bells

Cheers

 

If you have the money for AP I'd give Martin at Reyland http://reyland.co.uk/or Mike Rainbid at R&B Motorsport http://www.randbmotorsport.co.uk/

If you want a cheaper alternative give Tony in my signature a call 07770 210881 .He has rallyed a mark 3 Escort for many a year,so knows his stuff.He works closely with Compbrake http://www.compbrake.co.uk/index.html

Thats the 3 people I'd be talking too anyhow.All the best,Micky

 

I would love ap's but bit out my price range, but have been looking at compbrake alot too, they seam the best to go for!

Thanks Micky

 

@ Matt,Well give Tony a bell.He's well know on Passionford with a great rep,so he won't rip you off.And as I mentioned,is very experienced in rallying,so has 1st hand info. Micky

 

I have Willwoods set up on mine and they are really good and light too, rally design do various size kits also i have used compbrake for bits with no problems.

 

dont call him he is finally on a holiday

 

I'll second that. Top bloke! I phoned him after some springs for my coilovers, and even though he didn't sell them, he asked what the car was to be used for, other parts on the car etc and advised me on spring rates to ask for when I aquired elsewhere.