2011/03/08 01:04:28
steerfromtherear
can anyone tell me what is the best way to convert the rear hubs to disc brakes on my 1979 mk 2 escort...
2011/03/08 21:51:41
Paul Dunstan
I have some kits left if interested?

I have sold sets on here without complaint.....

http://classic-ford.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=18056

2011/03/08 22:49:57
steerfromtherear
Can you give me a ball park figure delivered to Sydney please paul???
really interested..
2011/03/08 23:47:28
Paul Dunstan
As in the advert - $140 incl post
2011/03/11 07:43:26
Nic
And the Dunstan kit is brilliant!
2011/08/15 00:48:58
SaggaRS
Hi Paul,
let me know if you have or are ordering any of these kits.
Paul Dunstan

I have some kits left if interested?

I have sold sets on here without complaint.....

http://classic-ford.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=18056


2011/08/15 21:50:51
Paul Dunstan
Hi Shaul
 
I still have a few left if you want me to put a kit aside for you?
 
 
2012/01/19 00:27:50
Aaron80
Hi Paul, I purchased your kit a few months back and can vouch that it's top notch.

I finally got around to fitting it, had my axles flanges machined to 134.8mm diameter, but have found that there is some movement between the disc and axle. I had a spare axle machined to 135mm and still a similar issue. The issue looks to be more the wheel stud holes and centre hole in the disc hat are a bit on the large size. The wheel stud holes physically look larger than the photo of the one in your instructions. It's a "protech" brand disc and was definitely listed as the equivalent rda/dba 445 part. Have you heard of people having similar issues? The dba discs are no longer manufactured, and I can't find anyone over in Perth stocking the rda 445s. I assume the wheel studs on yours fit tightly through the holes? Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Aaron.

Sorry - they are "protex" DR445 to be precise. Anyone intending on using this kit should avoid these particular discs.
2012/01/19 10:02:07
Matt75
Hi Aaron,
 
I have just rebuilt my diff using the same rotors as you and have noticed that on one side the rotors doesn't see to stay centered.
 
I was hoping that when the wheel is on and tightened properly the issue will be solved.
 
You can get them on eBay worst case - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Audi-COUPE-88-96-Rear-Disc-Brake-Rotors-RDA445-/140684692474?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20c1760bfa
 
I am a but nervous after hearing your issues though.
 
Cheers,
 
Matt
 
Here's a few pics
 


 

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2012/01/19 11:56:08
RS 2000
Might need a sleeve (63mm id and 68mm od) machined up to properly centre those rotors onto the escort axle flange centre. 
Cheers
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