I've still got the XR2 drums on the rear as i don't think the rears do anything on the 2+2 as the back is so light. The only reason i'd change them is because discs look better (until they rust !).
Jim darren siepka wrote: > I have a mk5 escort servo and master cylinder, with cougar 280mm discs > up front clamped with xr4x4 pistons on fiesta slider mounts,pads are std > erst. At the rear I have cossie 4x4 vented 280mm rear discs with > renault/Peugeot alloy calipers , pads are std R5 GTT.the hubs to mount > the discs are made from the original drums with the drum bit machined > off.the hubs are fitted with studs(from sierra I think). > Had to fab some plates to mount the calipers as eddie did,have got the > patterns for them somewhere.oh and I DON'T have a brake G valve fitted. > The master cylinder setup is described in the members section on club > site,pictures of the disc setup are on google group files > > All the above are on a coupe but apply equally to the 2+2 > > Darren > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Eddie Cooper > Sent: 30 March 2009 07:54 > To: Quantum Owners Group > Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Brake options > > > Hi Arnie, I also have a 2+2 turbo. I have upgraded the brakes with the > following mods, Mondeo servo and master cylinder, Willwood 4 pot > calipers and ford focus 258 x 22 vented dics on the front and a fiesta > centre disc brake conversion with vented mondeo discs at the rear. I > have also fitted a brake bias control valve on the rear brakes to > avoid the rear wheels locking up before the front ones. Not a cheap > set of options but fantastic braking compared to the original brakes I > used when i built the car. I did have to fabricate various spacers and > mounting plates to line all the parts up correctly but definatley well > worth it for me. > > Regards Eddie > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.285 / Virus Database: 270.11.31/2028 - Release Date: > 03/28/09 07:16:00 > > > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
