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Old 16-05-2006, 07:02 PM
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Default A few points.

I got my first RS a couple of months ago (escort rs turbo) I'm very happy with it, except for the brakes which are fookin frightening, a not uncommon problem! they are standard.
The main thing is a horrendous shuddering through the steering wheel under heavy breaking
Having spoke to a few people about this and with a limited budget, and not knowing very much about rs modifcations, am I best to go for cosworth 2wd discs, with a bracket for the standard calipers? if so do I get ford discs or for example EBC, or what?
Pads? Whats best to use your advice and help would be appreciated.

Also I would like to give it a service, change the oil,(do i use synthetic, semi, fully ? plugs, air/oil filter.
Which bits should I use and where to get them?

Thanks alot in advance

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Old 16-05-2006, 07:30 PM
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get 2wd discs and cossie 4x4 calipers.... dont scrimp on brakes mate...

oil filter from fords...

15w/50 mobile 1 motorsport oil from halfords...

Old 16-05-2006, 11:15 PM
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Disc's must have warped mate? You've not had the car 5 minutes from Danny have u?
Old 17-05-2006, 06:39 AM
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TBF it was like that when I bought it, would like some advice about what to replace them with!?
Old 17-05-2006, 09:49 AM
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is this my old one mate?

looks like it!

i would put 2wd discs + 4x4 callipers on, thats what i had all ready and lined up before it went
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Try swapping wheels around before you change your brakes, its very common on escorts for discs to warp but its not always the case.
Old 17-05-2006, 11:09 AM
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is this my old one mate?
Yeah thats the one!

Spoke to you a while ago about it, brakes need sorting sharpish just trying to get some ideas from people
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thought that was you, couldnt remember username exactly

like i say mate, cossie setup is what i was going for, just bought a set for Ł200 all in which aint bad.

depends how good your calipers are really - you may get away with just fitting the 2wd discs and getting some brackets off www.randbmotorsport.co.uk and keeping std calipers.

otherwise get em reconned - im not sure on their condition never checked
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Don't forget to upgrade to braided lines and dot 5.1 fluid too

Sounds like warped disks but i hope the wheels aren't buckled - damn roads around here, worst in Britian
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