jghs83

im thinking about fitting bigger brakes to my escort turbo diesel van its only 70 bhp , but im planning on modifying and tuning to 120 bhp+.

are st170 brakes overkill or would rs2000 brakes be enough.

i know im gonna get some stick over my power output (or the lack of it anyway) but what would you recommend and any guides on fitting??

G420 DEL

if you want them on then do it. no harm in improveing the brakes if you have the cash.

dug112y

iTrader: (1)

i'd do it will help if you carry weight in it too as std brakes are shocking when vans loaded. mind you will need big wheels to clear the st170's as they are 300mm

tabetha

I'd also do it, most ford brakes are shocking, I think it's a secret govenrment agenda at work to stop us ford boys speeding too much!!
tabetha

jghs83

good point on the size, ive got standard 16" escos alloys so am i limited to cosworth brakes?

phil_focus

you can fit the st170 brakes under 16's, just done it to my 2l focus.

not sure about under the cossy wheels though as someone i know said he had so shave a bit off the callipers to get them to fit but theres plenty of clearance under my oz wheels!!!!

they are defo worth fitting as i felt my 260mm standard werent enough for the 130bhp 1.25 tonne focus

if your not gonne be going for much more than 120bhp and not carying much weight then the rs2000 brakes with a good set of pads would be fine and save you money although if you abused them too much you may cook them...ie on track.