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Old 04-03-2008, 02:58 PM
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hi everyone, just thinking of upgrading my brakes of my 1989 mk2 orion with rs engine. Gona purchase 2nd hand stuff off of ebay but not exactly sure whats needed. am i correct in thinking i need 4wd sapphire cosworth front calipers 4 pots, and sapphire coswort 2wd discs? what about brake pad types would i need 4x4 4pot ones. any help much appreciated thanks. had a look at rsbible but still a bit unsure, thanks - paul
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Check out the brake guide sticky in the Rs turbo room
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As said check out guide, 4wd(sierra/escort cossie) are single piston sliding caliper, 2wd cossie are four pots, which are vastly better.
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