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Old 12-11-2004, 06:26 PM
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is there any difference between escort cossie , saff cossie and rs 500 braked disc's and pads???
Old 12-11-2004, 06:31 PM
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Yes....
Old 12-11-2004, 06:44 PM
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like what please Daz
Old 12-11-2004, 06:46 PM
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Sapph 4x4 and Escort are a shallow offset disc bell and single pot calipers.

The RS500,3dr and 2wd Sapph have a deeper offset disc bell and 4 pot calipers.
Old 12-11-2004, 06:49 PM
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All 2wd cars run inc RS500......

283mm front discs (vented) with 4 pot calipers
273mm rear discs (solid) with single pot caliper

4wd cars run.....

278mm Front discs (vented) with single pot caliper
273mm rear discs (vented) with single pot caliper
Old 12-11-2004, 07:07 PM
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cool-thank you
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Why the difference? Sorry to sound daft!
Old 12-11-2004, 07:13 PM
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Different hubs on the 4x4 which caused less space for the deeper discs and 4 pots...
Old 12-11-2004, 07:30 PM
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Nice one, cheers!




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