Smudge374

Hi guys, I am looking at upgrading my XR3i brakes and would like to know if there are any simple swaps, eg Sierra brakes that are a direct swap.


Cheers in advance, Lee.

doga-ot

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mk3 Mondeo bud

Smudge374

Are they a straight swap? any model in particular? I am assuming that its just a bigger drum on the back or are you just talking fronts?

doga-ot

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Any mk3 mondeo bud front only, rs turbo rear drums on back as there bigger or if you go rear disk conversion make sure you fit a brake bias valve

Turbo Zetec

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mk3 mondeo with st170 discs (mk3 mondy is 5 stud), sierra xr4x4 with rs turbo discs, cossie 4x4 with 2wd discs (i think). probably a few other easy ones too.

2wdsaph ben

All mk3 mondeo calipers are the same. Nice and cheap on ebay, or username big g sells kits which include calipers, st170 discs and pads and bolts and correct size spacers.

mentalasanything

If you're running Ford 15" wheels you'll need to take some meat off the Mondeo calipers to get them to fit. Other options are available as stated but Mondeo calipers are much cheaper than the cossie stuff.

I have Front:

Sierra Cosworth 2wd Disks
Escort Cosworth 4x4 Calipers

Rear:

Escort RS2000 4x4 Disks
Sierra Xr4x4 Calipers

My rears are fitted without any bias valve, they are perfectly balanced and have never locked up on me (XR3i Cabriolet without ABS).

Lee

Smudge374

Guys, thanks very much for the help, it is very much appreciated. I will have a look for my new brakes now im armed with the information needed.

Regards, Lee.

xrmalin

If your after a guide on the Cosworth brake conversion Lee have a read of the sticky at the top of the page in the RS turbo room it shows how to do both front and rear conversions