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Old 18-01-2012, 06:04 PM
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hi i am going to fit st170 calipers on my rs turbo as was wondering if anybody knows what thickness the spacer has to be thanks
Old 19-01-2012, 01:49 PM
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I was told 12mm but there was another thread on here recently and opinions differed so not sure now, I will meassure mine when I'm out on the car next to be 100% certain.
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12mm for sure!
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is that 12mm for the st170 calipers because i think the mondeo calipers are 12mm spacer else cheers
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They are the same calipers mate.
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ok mate cheers
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Also how long have the bolts got to be for the st170 calipers to the hub
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Buy the kit off ebay...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ESCORT-RS-...item2a17cadfd7
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300mm conversion fit 16"wheels?
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Originally Posted by michaelward
Also how long have the bolts got to be for the st170 calipers to the hub
12mm longer than standard
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Well there defiantly not 12mm on mine!! I think people are getting confused with the 12mm bolt hole.
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