sm gti

does enyone know if there is a easyish way ov putting rear disks on a 1991 xr2i and if it makes much difference or worth doing and wot upgrades i could do to the front and stay on 15 inch rims

Danthehat

Have a look what this guy has done with his rear beam. i'm about to attempt it myself. sounds easy enough, seems worth it too.
https://passionford.com/forum/restor...ghlight=adam31

fiend

iTrader: (1)

RS2000 rear beam and hand brake cable.

sm gti

that looks good easy aswell with the zetec s beam and £140 for all the parts its cheaper than wot i was expecting

sm gti

rs2000 beam wouldnt that be to wide for a fiesta

sm gti

wot about the fronts i know how to do the cossie brakes but the bolt holes need drilling

would rs2000 front calliper and disk go straight on i think they had 12mm bolt holes am i correct and would they be bigger than the fiesta ones

tabetha

Not even remotely needed on a car with xr2i weight, you'd be amazed just how little the rear brakes do and how hot they don't get even on track cars working all day, having way too much brake will not stop it any quicker, just spin it round better.
tabetha

mrjenrst

+1 looks good but need to sort out brake bias as they do lock up really really easy.

sm gti

so would it be better to just change the fronts

tabetha

I would, as most maybe up to 90% is going to be on the front brakes, I use EBC yellowstuff pads, ace for the track ace on the road, loads and loads of feel.
tabetha

sm gti

and wot disks and calipers would be best to use maybe sumthing like rs 2000 or focus if eny of them will fit

tabetha

Don't overbrake it, it will be shit to control, with it weighing so little std cossie 2wd will be fine 283mm, with yellows, or even xr4i/S2rst size at 260mm, just make sure wheels will clear, 14" for 260mm, 15" for 283mm, frs 324mm need 17", which will spoil the handling on a festa.
tabetha

sm gti

ok i know the cossie callipers need drilling to 12mm to bolt them on is it the same with the xr4 ones or do these go staight on thanks

j899gas

when checking for rear discs for my mk3 si i founfd the fiesta centre. They do a kit for £215 u can check out more info on it here http://www.fiesta-centre.co.uk/rear-...1995-355-p.asp i dont know if it is any good as ive not tried it but i hope it helps all the same