2019/11/17 11:14:12
BEE VEE
Excellent bit of education that reminds me what we were taught decades ago. 100% correct. 
 
P10162 for Escorts looks identical to Capri master, and my PBR Books tell me they employ EXACTLY the same
repair/overhaul kit. Brand new Master is less than $200 which is a good price and better than re-sleeving and the chances you take with re-sleeving, such as
1/"sorry, I've lost your master cyl"
2/ "we've never had one leak before"
3/ "you must've done something wrong when you installed it"
4/ "sorry if our re-sleeving is dearer, than a new master, it was harder than we thought"
5/ "what do you mean we've sent you back a different Master?"
6/ etc
Does anyone know if the tube nut ports are same on escort as capri ?
and if mounting flange is common to both ?
and if piston to pushrod measurements are same ?
 
many thanks to all helpers
2019/11/17 11:24:29
BEE VEE
That excellent article "Pulp Friction" covertly explains in detail that millions of mass produced cars inc Capris, all worked fine for roadworthy standards with the Factory Brakes , so why would you second guess the engineers who got it right from day1 and alter the formula ?
Out of all the modifications/upgrades you could possibly do on a mass produced road going vehicle, the ONLY one they say should be entertained if you must, is to use "SLOTTED" rotors to possibly reduce glazing of the pad surface, from what I gleaned.
 
2019/11/17 11:55:49
Wiggy333
The 4cyl Capri looks the same but is shorter. I wouldn't think the whole kit is the same but seals might be. I know you refer to Escort.
2019/11/17 15:08:13
BEE VEE
Cheers
according to all my AUSTRALIAN PBR and Girling Books from 1980 thru to 1990, theres NO difference in any Master fitted in Australian assembled Capris, regardless of any 4cyl or V6 or GT ............
(I do see they specify wider rear shoes on V6 1972 than 4 cyl 1969)
..........any comments/ideas re this please ?
 
2019/11/17 15:37:11
Wiggy333
I started a new topic with my answer. Cheers
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