I don’t know for certain, but given my experience of QH parts, their quality isn’t what it used to be. I fitted a genuine QH track control arm to my Rickman Ranger, and it had terrible play within less than 2000 miles – It was worse than the other side which was probably original, but certainly over 11 years old because I’d never changed it. The vendor (a respected classic parts dealer) confirmed the part was from a genuine source, and refunded me. I bought ‘first line’ ones (available from local motor factor) and they have been ok so far (about 5k miles). I recently bought new Ferodo discs and pads (via Germany) for my Wife’s Ford Ka+, as I didn’t want to buy an unknown brand. Doing some research, it appears Ferodo are still a UK, family-owned company! Martin Scott
Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Dave English Sent: 07 April 2020 11:22 To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum 2+2 Brakes advise please (and fan switch!) Hi James. I know your car is a 1600 so I'm guessing it's XR2 based with vented discs. My early build manual for the 2+2 says to use 17.5mm cylinders (OE number 1630360). These would normally be fitted to non-XR2 Fiestas with rear brake compensators. The 2+2 manual also says to use the rear compensators with these cylinders. As I started building mine before the manual came out and was working from the Saloon manual, I never fitted the compensators but I still use the 17.5mm cylinders. So, if you've vented discs at the front, use 17.5mm cylinders at the back, with or without the rear compensators. As far as I'm aware Ferrodo are still fine, I usually get my brakes from Halfords or Exhausts Unlimited and haven't had any problems. Discs - a quick look on E-bay came up with Mintex and QH discs for less than £30 a pair and Burton Power do a pair for £36 + postage. As for the switch problem, sorry, I can't help. I have a 24" 'Breaker' bar and a single hex, double depth socket, so when I changed my switch, it didn't resist for long! For it's replacement, look for a switch with a 103-98 degree range (or there about). I fitted the (supposedly also correct) 95-88 one and it's too low with an 88 degree thermostat. Regards Dave English Q2-009 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/quantumowners/1a15d9b3-54df-4913-a372-351a6cb4f4d8%40googlegroups.com. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/quantumowners/5e8c74d0.1c69fb81.e013c.1e86SMTPIN_ADDED_MISSING%40gmr-mx.google.com.
