Guest no2lurch Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 so now i am going rst brakes up front, i started to think about the rears. what are good upgrades for the rear brakes? are xr3i and rst drums different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steelcabby Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Rs turbo rear drums are alot bigger. but i woudn't bother with doing that. if you where going to strip the back drums off to put rs ones on. you might as well do a rear disk convertion bits you need. 2wd sierra cosworh rear calipers rs2000 handbrake cable from like a j-reg rear disk convertion brackets 2wd rear disks goodridge braided rear lines for the convertion your looking at about 150 pounds. some bits new, some bits second hand. the job takes about 3hrs to do. hell of an improvment and no-more screw driver injuries....lol oh and of course an easy brake pad change, instead of the hassle you get with drums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eggsy Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 but you may find that if you do a rear disc conversion that the rear discs will be bigger than you rs jobbies - best to check on that though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Paul Posted November 10, 2007 Admin Share Posted November 10, 2007 I have just done this mate and if you can afford always better to do with new / reconditioned. My bill Rear Sierra 2 wheel drive calipers reconditioned £120.00 EBC disc £100.00 EBC Pads £40.00 Brackets from AS £20.00 Powder coating of brackets £10.00 RS2000 Handbrake cable £23.00 New nuts and bolts / slider bolts etc from Ford £40.00 Still havent got the brake hoses yet so poss another £30.00 pmsl £390.00 ish Slightly cheaper than from Burton Power I do have a pair of secondhand calipers but need sliders if your intrested £25.00 Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no2lurch Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 thanks for the advice guys but i just dont have that kind of money. can someone please clear up a few points... -are mk4 xr3i and S2 master cylinders the same? -are mk4 xr3i and S2 rear drums the same? -are S1 and S2 rear drums the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steelcabby Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 i think the s1 rear drums are the same as xr3i. so are the front brakes. s2 drums are tons bigger. honestly mate, just shop about on ebay and save for acouple of weeks. its not that expensive. you could find loads cheaper. trust me :crackegg: i wouldn't do the s2 drum upgrade. i'd do the rear disk upgrade. your taking it off anyway. your be kicking yourself later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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