I thought about the rear disc conversion but even on a twisty sprint track with heavy braking zones the rear drums never got any real heat in them. Perhaps with adjustable bias and maybe a bit more rear braking they might get hotter but I never felt that discs were a requirement.
Bob Sent from my iPad > On 1 Apr 2019, at 19:51, Darren Siepka <[email protected]> wrote: > > Are the rears solid or vented? I found my 280odd cosworth vented rears keep > glazing up and never get hot on the road no matter how I drove ! The 280 > cougar fronts work fab though. > 300mm would need 16" + iirc ? > >> On Mon, 1 Apr 2019, 19:48 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group, >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> That's a very large disc size for a Quantum. What size wheels are you using? >> >> Bob >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On 1 Apr 2019, at 08:26, Tom Walker <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> I fitted a similar thing from Rally Design meant for a MK1 escort iirc, >>> with an adjuster for front/rear bias. And I've got a remote vacuum assist >>> unit (Austin something) driving my 305mm front hispec "monster" discs and >>> rear disc conversion. >>> However, due to various family issues, I've not driven the car since >>> fitting the vacuum assist (4 years now) so I can't attest to it's behaviour >>> yet. Maybe this summer (wistfully pondering)... >>> >>> >>>> On Sun, 24 Mar 2019, 17:39 'Bob Craig' via Quantum Owners Group, >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> After upgrading my already upgraded 2+2 brakes from Cosworth single piston >>>> calipers and huge discs to a much lighter Hispec billet 4 pot system, I >>>> can't get a decent brake pedal and have next to no braking force. I purged >>>> all the old brake fluid and refilled with dot5.1, pressure bled >>>> everything. I'm thinking that my master cylinder may be faulty and just >>>> looking at options. I know the later type cylinder is a bit like rocking >>>> horse poo these days and if going to the extent of changing, I'd rather >>>> have a more performance focused set up. >>>> Has anyone fitted the Burton Power bias assembly. It does away with the >>>> standard servo and master cylinder. >>>> >>>> https://www.burtonpower.com/adjustable-bias-brake-assy-ford-fiesta-mk1-mk2-mk3-brk061.html >>>> >>>> Bob >>>> >>>> -- >>>> -- >>>> 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. 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