cosworth 300mm rear brake conversion

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21-01-2010, 04:03 PM

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cosworth 300mm rear brake conversion

Hi! Does anyone has pics of the rear 300mm disk conversion brake setup for a cosworth? thanks in advance...

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21-01-2010, 04:13 PM

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21-01-2010, 04:23 PM

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Is this a 300mm disk? It looks massive, I was under the impression that the whole disk will be covered by the brake pad not just a part of it...

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21-01-2010, 04:28 PM

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No mate just the outer edge

Have the same

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21-01-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ybturbo

Is this a 300mm disk? It looks massive, I was under the impression that the whole disk will be covered by the brake pad not just a part of it...

If you buy a high spec kit then it covers more of the disc

I would say the kit above is a comp fake kit

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21-01-2010, 04:34 PM

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If you buy a high spec kit then it covers more of the disc

How does that work then? Are the pads deeper?

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21-01-2010, 04:43 PM

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How does that work then? Are the pads deeper?

No , the bell is bigger

I know it doesnt actually work any better but it looks a million times better as you dont get that horrible 1" rusty bit round the outside of the bells

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21-01-2010, 04:48 PM

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so basicaly youve got no more clamping force with these ?

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21-01-2010, 07:11 PM

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so basicaly youve got no more clamping force with these ?

Correct! no more clamping force as you are still using your caliper. But because the diameter is 25mm larger you get better braking as the radius of the disk is bigger.

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21-01-2010, 07:14 PM

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Correct! no more clamping force as you are still using your caliper. But because the diameter is 25mm larger you get better braking as the radius of the disk is bigger.

i see what your saying, excuse me for being stupid

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21-01-2010, 07:22 PM

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Ive just had a set of these deliverd today along with some 6pots for front

- cheers martin. how much would bigger calipers cost for the back out of interest? if there is any that work with the discs you sent me today.

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21-01-2010, 07:25 PM

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I see... I have done a search and I discovered a setup from HiSpec with 4piston calipers and handbrake levers... It's a lot more pricy but I believe with much better results... Maybe I should start thinking about that and it has got more disk sizes available... Thanks guys for the info!!!

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