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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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Hi there havent been on in a while, Iv got a Mk5 fiesta flight and the front brakes are non existent! Iv done the pads and discs but its still a bit flintstones feeling of stamping on the floor!

What can be done to improve it?
at work were scrapping a mk2 mondeo V6 and i was wondereing if the front calipers and discs would fit or should i look at either a mk5 zetec S fiesta or 2.0 focus?????? suggestions gratefully recieved
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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You will need to drill the caliper holes out to 12mm in order to fit the Mondeo calipers.
Mk5 Fiesta Calipers will go straight on iirc.

Not sure on what Mk mondeo calipers fit though, Sure the mk3 mondeo does but whether they are they same or not i don't know.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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get the st150 calipers & discs they go straight on.

or as you have just done the disc and pads, try some new brake fluid as it absorbs water and needs changing every 2 years
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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Change fluid, fit braided lines, what pads are you using, as they vary wildly, if using "taxi pads" they will still be crap!!
Are the calipers seized ?
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