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How to upgrade to cossie brakes (Updated 27/07/2011)

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Old May 4, 2017 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by polle90
Thanks, when I 'm using the mondeo mk3 calipers, will they fit in the 17" Softlines? When I use the cossie 2wd calipers
I'll have to grind the calipers to fit in the soflines I noticed.


Im using 2wd calipers and discs. They fit under both my 15" and 16" wheels without any mods
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Old May 13, 2017 | 03:00 PM
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I have just put 2wd cosworth calipers and discs on my s2 rst and the standard alloys hit the calliper.

I have a 10mm spacer and still the wheel sits against the calliper.

Is is this right or do I need to grind the wheel and calliper or just get a bigger spacer.

None of posts mention using spacers.
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Old May 13, 2017 | 03:17 PM
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4wd calipers and 2wd disks mean a 1mm spacer between the caliper bracket and the knuckle. That is how I do it.
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Old May 13, 2017 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by iansoutham
4wd calipers and 2wd disks mean a 1mm spacer between the caliper bracket and the knuckle. That is how I do it.


Its the 2wd calliper with 4mm machined off the mounting face I'm using.

Brakes are on and working. Just the wheel won't turn going to try using a 12mm spacer before I get the grinder out.
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Old Feb 16, 2021 | 11:15 AM
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Does anybody know if there is an alternative for the Goodridge rear brake hoses? My cabby came with the conversion done but one of the rear hoses needs replacement. I've checked Burton Power and the price is not to bad but the shipping, vat and handling costs now with brexit it will sum to over 60 pounds. I'm fine with using "normal" hoses if I can get them in the EU as this is not a performance car.
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Old Aug 12, 2023 | 09:53 AM
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my rear cossies, i got from ebay, but was a hassle with faulty parts, done again id get burtons kit.


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