need help on breaks sorted sorted
Jul 3, 2004 | 11:38 AM
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need help on breaks sorted sorted
I've been told my so may people on the board that 4x4 front calipers will go straight on to an RS Turbo, well mine wont
What am I doing wrong? Can someone please help? The old breaks are off the car at the moment.
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Garry
Jul 3, 2004 | 11:45 AM
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From: Huddersfield Drives: Trains ;)
Jul 3, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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basically I have got 4x4 cossie calipers and discs which I want to put straight onto my SI.
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Garry
Jul 3, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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I think I have sorted it, MA Developments told me that I need 2wd discs and 4x4 calipers. Lets see if it works now, I will let you know.
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Jul 3, 2004 | 02:15 PM
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well it depends how long ure shift is
Jul 3, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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Dave, was going to say the same
Jul 3, 2004 | 04:19 PM
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Have you managed to sort it out yet Garry?
Jul 3, 2004 | 04:20 PM
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Jul 3, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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Nice one
Jul 3, 2004 | 04:49 PM
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You do what I recomended mate?
Jul 3, 2004 | 05:13 PM
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what about 2wd calipers do they fit
Jul 3, 2004 | 05:39 PM
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might see you tomorrow m8 if your going to the meet as i should be coming down to see dave if he's got his car sorted
P.s i got mondeo st24 callipers and 2wd cosy disks on mine will have to compare them on looks
Jul 3, 2004 | 06:12 PM
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what about 2wd calipers do they fit
Not without a bit of machining
Jul 3, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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what about 2wd calipers do they fit
That's what he's just changed from as one of the pistons was sticking
Jul 3, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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Yep Cliff all went well breaks are absolutely spot on!!!
Much better than they have ever been even with the 2wd calipers.
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Jul 3, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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i know when i tried it, they say put 2mm spacers between the caliper and hub, and yes use the 2wd disks, they fit behind standard alloys also
aslong as the balancing weights are on the outside
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