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New Front Big Brakes

Hey guys. If anyone has fitted Brembo's to the front of their small ford could you perhaps PM me with your thoughts on them? Is their anyone other than DMRR in the UK that sells Brembo's kits? If not, what part numbers would I need to chase? Special brackets required? I'll be running 15 inch wheels ..
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2012/04/19 16:02:18
shepv8

Cleaning brake lines

Gday all, removed all the brake lines off the MK2 RS today. Im replacing the flexibles with braided lines, but, how do you clean the solid fixed lines/pipes.They're pretyy grubby and may have even been painted silver at some stage. Im thinking if they're made of copper then probably polishing them b..
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2012/04/14 23:16:19
Suttonmotorsport

RX7 brake calliper adapters

Hi all, Does anyone have a pdf drawing that they could email me to adapt RX7 callipers to V6 capri struts? Thanks Craig..
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2012/04/08 17:44:00
ITFKSU

M/C to firewall mod info

Hey fellas just thought id share some info... I found that a master cylinder from a r30 skyline bolts directly to a mk2 escort's firewal. ill put up a pic of it soon. might be helpfull for those wanting to get rid of the booster without buying a pedal box. Ez'..
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2012/03/30 14:58:54
wombat2509

braided brake lines

Hello guys this is a general brake question Are braided brake lines legal in Australia more specificly NSW or does it depend on what you buy thank you wombat..
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2012/03/27 18:43:59
davidnapier

How do I lower Master Cylinder Bracket?

To fit twin carbs, I have been told the solution is to lower the braket master cylinder bracket. Looking in the engine bay this seems logical, but would like to here from someone who has done it. Would like to know what has to be modified, and by how much. Cheer to anyone who can help.!!..
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2012/03/25 19:53:17
ESCORTWIL145

Volvo brakes but what type?.....and how to bleed?

Hi guys, could someone let me know if they have heard of volvo 4 pot callipers that have 3 bleed nipples, what type are they? I dont think they are the 240's from the pics I have seen on here. I need to know how to bleed them....if anyone can help. Thanks..
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2012/03/22 23:45:23
Flighter

Opinions Sought: Vented or Solid Discs?

The recent post by Con on vented disks has me pondering what to do with my brakes. I currently have widened M16 calipers (i.e. the standard Ford issued ones) over Capri vented disks, and so the back of the disc runs very close to the steering arm. As the calipers could use rebuilding, I'm thinking i..
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2012/03/13 23:21:59
RSman4ever

seized brakes

Hey guys, the last couple of times that I jumped in the mk1 to give it a run the front brakes have been stuck on. They are mk2 2.0L with a pedal box, they are that stuck on, it chirps the rears on the concrete under the carport if i give it a bit of stick, they let go after a few good hard pumps of ..
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2012/02/19 20:12:51
Aaron80

Wilwood brake kit - too close to steering arm?

Hi Guys, I've just fitted a 260mm vented Wilwood Midilite Brake kit. These are the commonly sold kits from the UK from places like Burton etc. The new thicker disc sits very close to the steering rod end, in fact the rubber boot is juuust touching the disc. Has anyone else fitted this kit and had si..
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2012/01/28 14:13:53

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