rs220bhp

how much work is it to fit them. will i need any special brackets or will they bolt straight on?

cheers steve

Thrush

iTrader: (1)

Dont need any work doing to get 4x4 Cosworth calipers to fit S2 hubs - all you need is a 1mm spacer (commonly known as a washer ) on each bolt.

You also have to run 2WD Cso disc's, not 4x4 one's

rs220bhp

cheers thrush. why cant you use 4x4 discs then?

richm

the offset's wrong, 4x4 discs are a lot shallower than 2wd ones.

Thrush

iTrader: (1)

As rich said

2WD Sierra discs have the same offset as Escorts, but the 4x4 ones don't, and would mean the disc wouldn't sit in the caliper "jaws"

If you want a hand fitting them, here's a very good guide

http://users.turbosport.co.uk/cossie.../4x4fronts.htm

rs220bhp

cheers guys

BillyCabrio

iTrader: (1)

Will these fit behind 15" rims?

Hardeep_Singh

i've got this setup on mine and just like thrush said 1mm washer is needed.

Hardeep_Singh

oops sorry yes they will fit under 15's mate

Paul_RS

iTrader: (4)

are these much better than the standard S2 brakes? Do they work well with the ABS?

Hardeep_Singh

yep i thought they were better the standard setup and yes they do work well with the ABS but it works EVEN better with no ABS

Paul_RS

iTrader: (4)

was checking out the link that was posted up and apparantly the S2 callipers are better than the cossie ones 5% more powerful. I might go with one of his conversions using the S2 callipers. What you guys think?

Thrush

iTrader: (1)

I was going to post the same thing, but yes if you already have S2 calipers and not bought any 4x4 ones, I'd spend the £40 on the bracket set you need and use S2 calipers with 2WD discs, a) cos of the 5% more efficiency, and also you will retain your pedal feel as the calipers are matched to the servo (alledgedly, swapping to 4x4 calipers could result in a softer pedal feel)

Then you can also afford to spend another £40 on some decent braided lines too - muchos better than poxy rubber ones So spend £80 on brackets and lines, or spend £100+ on 4x4 calipers... Up to you, but both set ups are a good improvement on std set ups