The kit always felt a bit too expensive, so I spent ages contemplating making by own brackets. Eventually though, lazyness prevailed. It's not bad, in that you get nicely machined brackets, wheel bearings, modified hub and a handbrake cable. I got some calipers off ebay (actually ended up with 3 pairs due to some rather over zealous bidding). Cleaned them up and installed a full service kit, new seals and all that. Actually installing them was surprisingly easy, probably about an hour a side - plus the same again for making up the brake hoses with lots of bends.
The kit doesn't come with any fixings, but rumaging through the parts bins at work rustled up a good selection. I can't say they've made a significant difference to stopping power - I was hoping they would help balance the front (HiSpec 330mm) to rear ratio and reduce the required foot pressure. I don't have a vacuum assist, but have a twin master adjustable brake box instead. My reason for change was 80% cosmetic and 19% "why not?" and 1% for practical technical reasons. On 9 July 2012 11:14, Matthew Wastell <[email protected]> wrote: > I can't offer any real advise except to think the pads are dragging on > the discs. > > However I am really interested to know the overall outcome, costs and if > the kit is still available. > > I've never been overly happy with the brakes and I think overall feel will > be better with rear discs even if stopping power does not change so much > (certainly changing other rear drummed vehicles has made a noticeable > difference) > > Good luck > > > On 9 Jul 2012, at 11:08, TOM WALKER <[email protected]> wrote: > > Last summer I finally did the full rear-disc conversion using the > Fiesta Centre kit and clappers from a Ford Grandad. > All works fine, as in the car passed the MOT and slows down when I press > the middle pedal. > However, they squeak when no brake pressure is applied - like a > chirp-chirp-chirp at roadspeed which is very noticable with the roof down > when passing a wall or other structure which reflects the sound back. If I > apply a click or two of handbrake, or just ride the brake gently then the > chirping stops, but obviously this isn't a particularly efficient way of > getting about. > Any ideas as to what to do? I'm guessing I need to take up some slack > somewhere with a spring or something, but I'm not sure where to start. > Maybe it's something that will go away eventually as the discs bed in > better (only 200 miles this year - thanks British Summer)? > > > > > -- > 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). > > -- > 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). -- 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).
