Hello peeps can any one tell me what exactly what i would need for a rear disc conversion on my S1. And as any one had the brake pipes replaced with braided right thru there car? is it worth doin or does it make the pedal feel softer?

any help would be gratefull, Andy

 

Personally mate i'd replace all the rear braking system with that off of a S2 as its all bigger anyhow.

I dont think theres any real gains over a rear disc converstion from the standard stuff, but i could be wrong.

I have the braided lines mate and if anything their better than the copper and certainly wont make the pedal softer, harder is the overall effect.

 

You need a death wish!

 

why mate??? Paul where did you get your braided lines at mate

 

Not sure if it's the same but i know on a series 2 the rear end tends to enjoy overtaking the front!!!! better option is probably bigger brakes!

i may be wrong but i'm a girl and not mean to know!! anyone know if i'm right or did i just make that up!!

 

if that happens then the brake bias needs adjusting

 

owwww...fook off!

im sure i heard that many moons ago at grove........ho hum! lying again i am!

 

what would you do FLO every one knows brakes on a s1 are shite

 

me.....i'd stop fookin worrying and spend the money on beer!!

no brakes make the drive more interesting

 

ha ha fair one mate but i take me 11month old son in the car some times

 

speak to zoo


thats where i got my rear kit from (only done the rears after fitting ap's to the front mind)


how much it cost to do the braided lines front to rear then?

 

Make sure you fit a bias valve

 

http://users.turbosport.co.uk/cossie...s1rearconv.htm

 

Gus i have`nt a clue mate waitin on Billycab to clarify

 

me to

 

yaeh c`mon paul were all waitin

 

Sorry mate lol Seems my email notifications aint working

I bought my braided lines off of Paul Ripley on here, they were off some dog of a S1 he bought to track but ended up stripping it

I'd imagine your looking at about Ł100 or so, can't be anymore than that.

As for the front end, if you want a cheap fix put cossie 4x4 front callipers and cossie 2wd discs on fella. All is a simple bolt on process with the aid of 4x 1mm spacer washers. (as fitted to my cabbie )

Job Done

 

i got a brand new full kit if you need it using brand new calipers
Ł330

 

fair enough.....didn't realise! Glad to see you're looking out for the wee one!

 

Braided lines wont be better than copper at all, but they are far easier to work with. You also wont have rust and corrosion issues.

 

Hi Richardpon do you know where i can get some

 

You should be able to get some from Rally Design, they were gonna custom make some for my S3 but Im too lazy to drive down there!

http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/catalog/default.php

 

thanks Andyp

 

No problem mate

 

Yes Andy - you can PM me what you're after, and I can sort em for ya..........

 

Is a Bias valve necessary than??? I have the S2 setup Drilled & Grooved on front and just about to fit rear disk setup on my S1,

Hove much are these valves and where from ??

Thanx - Adi

 

andy i have a diagram on my pc for the brackets you need to fit sierra rear discs and calipers to your escort, im gonna get some made up at work as i want rear discs on my RSi.

you want a set of brackets?

 

AndyP, You lazy arsed mofo!!