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Old 02-02-2015, 12:11 AM
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Hi guys.

Could be interested in a brake kit I've found, but if I can, a few questions for those who know....

I have an Escort RS turbo currently running cossie 2wd 4 pot calipers and 4x4 discs. To make these fit I had to machine 4mm (I think) off the back of the caliper and a few other bits.

If I were to purchase this kit could I just have these calipers machined in the same way and bolt them on as a direct replacement to what I have? Hopefully I can as it'd make for a great upgrade for a sensible price... AP etc just cost a bomb!! Link for the kit:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220807783026?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p398 4.m1423.l2649

Any guidance would be great

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what wheels you running you will get them under some 16s with a bit of butchery
Old 02-02-2015, 12:23 AM
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Running 17" on it. Not the ideal I kniw, but a sucker for the look

So I'll be able to whip off what I've got and then pop these on? (After machining the caliper of course).
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not a guaranteed fit depends on wheel design brembo's sit very close to the face of the wheel
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Yeah was worried about that... They are OZ Superleggara's.
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