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Originally posted by shannon

there are a few threads on there about brake upgades using volvo calipers and bmw or tx3 laser discs

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That's what i had recommended unless I wanted to spend a decent amount of cash. Not sure which discs you'd use for a stigma stud pattern though.

Volvo calipers with a good set of pads are very hard to beat when it comes to 'bang for your buck'.

Scott , when I was living in Adelaide I got mine overhauled at a place at St marys behind the fire station.

Found this on the PAGID website. Might be helpful.

Bigger vs Smaller Pad
A larger friction surface will not improve stopping power. The amount of pressure applied, coefficient of friction and the disc diameter determine stopping force. A bigger pad does not apply more pressure, only the same pressure over a bigger area. The size of the pad matters in terms of heat capacity and wear rate. A larger pad will absorb more initial heat and has better wear characteristics.

Hi Scott, do you have Escort hubs on the front ??

If so i have a slotted BMW/Volvo/Nissan Master cyl set up you can bolt straight on . Its all virtually brand new

Hi guys, have a major problem with my mk1 escort. I have the Volvo brakes on the front and pug on the rear. An adjustable pedal box as well. However after years of tinkering with the system, I have had no luck. This car does not stop. It has no booster although I have tried one and it made no difference. These brakes are really bad. Can someone please advise what masters i should be running. My pedal box is a modified escort one with under dash mc's.
I am desperate

Just on what fordys was sayn, friction is just the coefficient times the force that the surface has to push back on the object. Surface area doesn't affect it*. The extra area is just going to be able to conduct the heat more effectively. Also the further out from the center of the axle ie bigger discs the better as you will have more contact time and more leverage. I would think you would measure braking strength in torques so the further = win.

Others may disagree, i recommend .625 front & .700 or .750 rear. the smaller front m/cyl will give you more pedal feel, as you have a bias box adjust as required..