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Old 21-01-2007, 12:21 PM
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Default Series 1 Rear disc conversion?..

My mate is after some info on what brake calipers ets he needs to use to do the rear disc conversion on his series 1 rs!
He can get hold of the conversion brackets but wants to know more bout what he can use disc and caliper wise!
Its on standard series 1 wheels!

- Can he use escort cossie callipers etc?..

any help will be much appreciated!

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Old 21-01-2007, 12:29 PM
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Easiest way is to use Sierra/granada rear calipers and discs, pretty much a bolt on jobby with the conversion brackets.
Old 21-01-2007, 01:27 PM
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What is the reasonably priced and PROPER way of taking care of the brake bias? RSNuts had a good solution to this if I recall?
Old 21-01-2007, 03:37 PM
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i got the hi spec monster rear brake complete set up for sale if he is interested basically brand new with all the brackets nuts, bolts cables etc
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i used the early xr4x4 callipers and discs with a mk 5 rs2000 hand brake cable no trub with brake bias but i have 4x4 cossie callipers and 2wd discs up front dont know about with standard fronts but if you still have these you need to uprate anyway if you want youre front end to stay intact
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Originally Posted by gaz s1
i used the early xr4x4 callipers and discs with a mk 5 rs2000 hand brake cable no trub with brake bias but i have 4x4 cossie callipers and 2wd discs up front dont know about with standard fronts but if you still have these you need to uprate anyway if you want youre front end to stay intact
i got the same as you on the back but the st170 front brakes.... great combo
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The cheapest and easiest way is to use 2WD COSWORTH calipers and discs.The GRANADAS had exactly the same rear brakes and are more likely to be found in a scrap yard.


You will need. 1.COSWORTH 2WD CALIPERS

2.COSWORTH 2WD SOLID DISCS

3.COSWORTH 2WD PADS.

4.LONGER BRAIDED FLEXY BRAKE HOSES

5.MK5 RS 2000 HANDBRAKE CABLE.

Pics of my conversion painted red





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