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21-08-2010, 12:23 AM

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Brake upgrades.

Whats a good upgrade for an rs turbo? aside from cosworth calipers.
Just wondered if anybody had any others?

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21-08-2010, 04:28 AM

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I have focus I st 300mm front disks and mondeo mk3 calipers and 273 solid cosworth setup for the rears.. Cheap and strong!

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21-08-2010, 07:42 AM

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do they work well though in the sense you can feel the difference

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21-08-2010, 11:27 AM

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I had FOCUS RS brembo,s on mine.Looked the bo**ocks and the stopping power was great.Easy to change with the conversion brackets.
Some pics.

Cost about £350 all in.

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21-08-2010, 05:10 PM

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^looks a good set up.

I'm just having a look out there as now my car is back up to power i'm finding myself relying on the brakes a bit more.

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21-08-2010, 05:31 PM

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Ive got a set of Wilwoods on mine, for the money they are well worth it!

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21-08-2010, 10:27 PM

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Racing puma alcon 4 pots FRS 316mm disc's
havent tested um yet though

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21-08-2010, 10:30 PM

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Ive got AP's on mine 335mm work a treat.
Depends on what kind of budget you have

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21-08-2010, 11:08 PM

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most ldv pilots (lol i know!) have cast iron ap 4 pots on they are huge and are only £50 per caliper from most motor factors ill be looking into this for my own rst after ive welded the shoddy old thing back together!

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21-08-2010, 11:49 PM

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My budget is pretty tight so i'm looking for stock replacements as opposed to brand upgrades.

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22-08-2010, 12:35 AM

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my cossie 4 pots on D/G 278mm custom bell and rotars were awesome on a 240hp beast, and i will carry on to use them on more hp, my other machine will use my willwoods with 280mm, not sure how they will perform but they are lighter than my cossie ones lol, you dont need mahoosive discs

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22-08-2010, 12:36 AM

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why not try the 4x4 setup,

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22-08-2010, 01:33 AM

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Quote:

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why not try the 4x4 setup,

Been looking at that. Is it pretty straight forward?

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22-08-2010, 01:54 AM

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Quote:

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Been looking at that. Is it pretty straight forward?

yes very easy

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22-08-2010, 02:28 AM

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Quote:

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Been looking at that. Is it pretty straight forward?

yes mate, think theres a guide on top of the page, seen a few kits for sale in the rst section at reasonable prices, so have a look there

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22-08-2010, 05:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chopshop85

My budget is pretty tight so i'm looking for stock replacements as opposed to brand upgrades.

here are some info and photos before and after fitting mine.
https://passionford.com/forum/ford-e...onversion.html
I think this is the cheapest front conversion for rst...

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22-08-2010, 08:23 AM

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For cheapness the Focus ST 300mm discs and Mondy Mk3 Calipers/Pads are by far the best option, will cost you less than £100 for everything!

Leave the rear drums as they are, disc conversion will just result in you having to fit a bias valve and turning them down so may as well have not fitted them in the first place!

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