Ive got a pair of Cossie 4x4 calipers for the S1, iam running on the standard 15" RS 7 spokes, what discs should i use? 2 wheel drive or 4x4 ones? Or is there no difference?

Thankyou very muchly.

 

4X4 ones

 

Ok mate, thanks

 

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!

you need 2wd Discs (assuming you mean for the front...) to fit on the S1/S2 with 4x4 calipers.

also expect to need 1-2mm thick spacer washers between caliper carrier and upright to get the caliper centred over the disc


if however, you are referring to rear discs, then yes, you want 4x4 discs with 4x4 rear calipers

 

Yeh i did mean the front, did wonder about the 4x4 ones thats why i asked, right 2wd ones it is.

 

http://users.turbosport.co.uk/cossie.../4x4fronts.htm

 

Lovely job, cheers for the link.

 

rich, should i use the esc cos discs on my mk6???

or will i need 2wd ones aswell??

im gettng the esc cos calipers on sat.

 

dan,
not certain about the arrangement on MK5/6 hubs... whether you'd use 2wd or 4x4 discs..??

 

OK MATE CHEERS

 

Rossco,

If your fitting cosy calipures etc, you may want to upgrade the master cylinder and servo to a S2 one, it may be ok on the standard but the S2 has a larger core or piston or something so will cope better and will help avoid a sponge pedal.

I have a front and rear set up on mine and the pedal didn't even start to work until halfway down then is spongey before bitting the s2 set up stops this.

Also remeber, if you add a spacer, the sprigot ring in the alloys may not reach the disc so wont sit onto the hub, when you go to put the alloys on, you'll have to hold the alloy in place while you bolt it up. This also has oanother side effect, the wheels will wobble between 50 - 90 mph as they are not centred properly.

I had some custom ones made from some alloy tubing which sorted the job.

You may not have these problems but if you do atleast you'll know the cause.

 

we used 4x4 cossie fronts and xr4x4 rears on the www.zetec-turbo.co.uk S1 with no problems regarding master cylinder, but as matt says, at least you know where to look for the problems if they arise

 

I'm using 2wd 4pots on mine with offset bells and rotors from Mr Rainbird.

No Skimming and No Washers

 

richm,
just went onto your link, that is an awesome car, Iam more than green eyed at that motor, top job mate.

Matt

 

thanks mate,, yeah came out nice..

 

just use my old ones

 

Smit you goooon, thought you were on holiday?? Yours were proper fooked!!

Matt iam gonna use the master cylinder out of a MK5 Escort, should be up for the job.

 

Yes Ross i am on holiday

and i'm not missing the rain in shitty England either