RS Turbo rear disc conversion problems
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RS Turbo rear disc conversion problems
My rear brakes scuffle (not releasing 100%)
Standard load compensators (brake bias valves) in rear axle. No ABS system anymore.
-Sierra cosworth 2wd rear discs
-Sierra cosworth 2wd rear pads
-Sierra cosworth 2wd rear calibers & repair kit 60£ from local scrapper & bigg red brakes, -Sandblasting & Zinc coating
-Brackets
-Braided hoses for rear disc conversion
-RS2000 handbrake cable
all assembled and brakes bleeded properly.
But.. rear brakes scuffles (not release properly) until releasing pressure from the calibers bleed screw. What a hell?
Standard load compensators (brake bias valves) in rear axle. No ABS system anymore.
-Sierra cosworth 2wd rear discs
-Sierra cosworth 2wd rear pads
-Sierra cosworth 2wd rear calibers & repair kit 60£ from local scrapper & bigg red brakes, -Sandblasting & Zinc coating
-Brackets
-Braided hoses for rear disc conversion
-RS2000 handbrake cable
all assembled and brakes bleeded properly.
But.. rear brakes scuffles (not release properly) until releasing pressure from the calibers bleed screw. What a hell?
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Couple of possibilities I can think of. If you're still running the rear load sensors then you need to bleed the brakes with the weight on the suspension so the allow fluid through.
What master cylinder you running? I recently did a master change on my Fiesta only to find the brakes were almost locked all the time. Turned out the pushrod in the servo needed shortening slightly to prevent it pushing on the master as it was bolted up.
As previously suggested it could be the rear calipers need winding in. You can buy a specialist tool or wind it in yourself. You need push the piston in dead hard whilst turning it at the same time. Can be a git to do but once you have the knack its easy.
What master cylinder you running? I recently did a master change on my Fiesta only to find the brakes were almost locked all the time. Turned out the pushrod in the servo needed shortening slightly to prevent it pushing on the master as it was bolted up.
As previously suggested it could be the rear calipers need winding in. You can buy a specialist tool or wind it in yourself. You need push the piston in dead hard whilst turning it at the same time. Can be a git to do but once you have the knack its easy.
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What master cylinder you running? I recently did a master change on my Fiesta only to find the brakes were almost locked all the time. Turned out the pushrod in the servo needed shortening slightly to prevent it pushing on the master as it was bolted up.
i had the same prob ages ago. but i have heard people say on here dont adjust that rod unless u really have to
i had the same prob ages ago. but i have heard people say on here dont adjust that rod unless u really have to
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I have standard S2 Turbo 25mm master cylinder & standard s2 turbo servo. I also have rear axle standard weight compensators in place and now the car is jacked up and rear is in the air.
I will try rear calibers winding today, but i doubt it will help because when we assembled rear calibers pistons were pushed in the bottom.
I will try rear calibers winding today, but i doubt it will help because when we assembled rear calibers pistons were pushed in the bottom.
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what ever you do, do buy a adjustable brake bias valve i know so many people who have totaled there cars just by fitting rear disc breaks back of car over taking the front
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I am aware of that. If i have to install brake bias valve, can someone tell which is the best way to do it? Because i believe in rst there is no separate front/rear brake lines. There is 2 different brake circuits like this:
1. Passenger rear and driver front
2. Passenger front and driver rear
So i have to make new brake lines.. or something
1. Passenger rear and driver front
2. Passenger front and driver rear
So i have to make new brake lines.. or something
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When I converted my FRST to rear discs with a bias valve, I used a Mk5 escort ABS master cylinder with only two outlets and ran a split front/rear system. The bias valve is in the line that runs to the rear.
I saw in a magazine once they joined the lines under the car and then fitted the bias valve. To my mind it was a bodge as they effectively did away with the two circuits meaning that in the event of a line hose bursting or line getting damaged you end up with no brakes at all. If you're gonna do it then do it properly and run new lines in, as it is the youngest ERST is coming up for 20 years old so probably in need of replacement hard lines anyway?
I saw in a magazine once they joined the lines under the car and then fitted the bias valve. To my mind it was a bodge as they effectively did away with the two circuits meaning that in the event of a line hose bursting or line getting damaged you end up with no brakes at all. If you're gonna do it then do it properly and run new lines in, as it is the youngest ERST is coming up for 20 years old so probably in need of replacement hard lines anyway?
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Hi!
Tonight we work with brakes and tried different setups.
Without any brake bias valves rear brakes lock before fronts, not good.
With original brake bias valve and some adjusting rear end not lock before front and thats good, they rubbing really little and wheel spins easily if you spin with hand in air after applying brake.
So i believe with little work and adjustment i can have brake balance with original bias valves.
Tonight we work with brakes and tried different setups.
Without any brake bias valves rear brakes lock before fronts, not good.
With original brake bias valve and some adjusting rear end not lock before front and thats good, they rubbing really little and wheel spins easily if you spin with hand in air after applying brake.
So i believe with little work and adjustment i can have brake balance with original bias valves.
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