Just a quick one, does anyone know if 4x4 cosworth front brakes fit onto a normal xr4x4 hubs please? I`m assuming they do, about to buy a set but just want to make sure before i buy them....

Cheers, Ed.

 

They do but the height is very different, 4x4 is 53mm height, 260mm dia, 4wd cos is 278mm dia but 36mm height.
tabetha

 

Cheers m8, might sound a bit thick but, what do you mean by height?

 

offset........ the disc doesn't sit in the middle of the caliper.............

 

Thankyou mick, this can be solved with spacers can they not?

 

There may be another disc that is a lot closer to what you need.
What mix of bits are you trying to do, even discs from another make can be fitted, eg Lotus Elise 2001 discs are a exact fit for 288mm upgrade for vauxhall astra using veccy calipers all bolt on.
There is a quite a good mix and match selection for fords as well.
tabetha

 

it can but not something i have tried........... i had 283 rwd discs with granny cos calipers and was very effective, but others have tried and it may require a little fettling of the caliper...........
scorpio cosworth discs are 4 stud, the right size 278 and the offset is closer, not sure with the 4x4cos calipers though,

tbh i haven't noticed any real difference with a car with 4x4 cos brakes than a granny cos setup.................... saves pennies as well........

 

They fit straight on with 17mm spacers or you can use mondeo st discs and use 6mm spacers.

 

Edd, i'm pretty sure you use the 4x4 caliper and 2wd disc's.

 

the 4wd calipers are for a 278 disc the same as a granny one.................. now with a granny one i fitted 283's but others have had to alter the caliper to allow the disc to actually turn..

 

fitted loads with two spacers between caliper and hud