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Metcalfe

posted on 24/4/08 at 10:00 PM Reply With Quote
Front calliper Handbrake issue

If i use fiesta front callipers on my Escort MK2 rear axle for a disc conversion, how would i go about modifying them to accept a handbrake?

many thanks

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clairetoo

posted on 24/4/08 at 10:07 PM Reply With Quote
AFAIK you cant................just fit handbrake calipers .
Front calipers are just that - front calipers .





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worX

posted on 24/4/08 at 10:25 PM Reply With Quote
As above.

Unless you fit a third "spot" caliper specifically for handbrake, could even mount it inboard maybe, if you fancied a challenge?

Steve

[Edited on 24/4/08 by worX]






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blakep82

posted on 24/4/08 at 10:38 PM Reply With Quote
rally design seel willwood spot calipers. they should be ok for mounting to the existing discs, with the addition of a new bracket to mount them with





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Kaspa

posted on 25/4/08 at 05:53 AM Reply With Quote
if its only for a class requirement you can easily set up a hydraulic hand brake, but for registration i think you will need a mechanical one, if so its change calipers for a rear set i'm afraid.
Kaspa





understeer= when you hit the wall front first
oversteer=when you hit the wall back first
HP= how fast you hit the wall
Torque= how far the wall moves when you hit it

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britishtrident

posted on 25/4/08 at 07:20 AM Reply With Quote
They are far too big for use as rear calipers anyway --- take a look at the rear calipers and brackets fitted to the Rover 600 these might be easily adapted to your brackets..
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Bob C

posted on 25/4/08 at 11:48 AM Reply With Quote
Did the early alfasuds have front handbrake?
Bob

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