Guest DjBigkev Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Hey everyone I really need your help, I have a 92 escort cabby mk5 xr3i, I recently took it for its mot and it failed but only on a few bits not too bad one of the fails was an inefective handbrake, when Ive had a look it needs some new brake shoes which I thought would be streight forward But heres the problem, my cabby is fitted with brake discs on the rear which as ive found out is quite rare, Im having trouble finding someone that stocks these shoes the ford dealership tell me that the shoes have been discontinued and would need to try aftermarket parts Ive asked in various garages and parts shops and they all say the same thing I am led to believe this is a conversion to either the rs turbo brakes or the rs 2000 but i have no idea :help: can anyone help p.s also my idicators are flashing over 120 times a minute, ive checked the earths without success any ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest charlie74 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 personally id take a punt on the rs2000 pads,, and i think the indicator is probably a relay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DjBigkev Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 the pads I can get no problem, but its the brake shoes I need to make the handbrake work :msg3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SteveB Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 andrew page do them mate give them a call theyu should sort you out and your indicator prob defo sounds like a sticky relay mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 You can still get XR3i Rear Pads as I orderd some RS2000 pads and they were on the shelf but they won't go on my set-up !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DjBigkev Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Hey guys thanks for the help, I've been working all day so i'll get on the case tomorrow, I'll try andy pages for the shoes, I hope hes more helpful than the other garages Ive spoken to Including ford as the just say : "ehhhh!!!!!! Ive never seen them before" At the risk of sounding stupid, where is the relay located on the car? Thanks again for the help an I will keep ya all updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincygav Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 The RS2k/XR3i rear disc brake shoes have been discontinued as you have said. I think one manufacturer makes them, cant remember, but ti would be a long search on google. Your easiest bet is to get them relined by a brake relining specialist or buy some used ones from JD motorsport. They very rarely wear down and is part the reason why Ford discontinued them. Unless the person was driving with the handbrake on partially or doing handbrake skid turns!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dalison Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Hi mate, There is a compnay where i work that makes brake shoes. I will be able to get them lined for you. But i will need your old shoes. I have had an old Austin 7 shoes re lined. Let me know. Strangley enough it is cheaper than buying new shoes. Daza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sharkey Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Are the shoes Deffo worn. Most of the time its the self adjuster has become seized. Have a good look strip em down!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 They very rarely wear down and is part the reason why Ford discontinued them. Unless the person was driving with the handbrake on partially or doing handbrake skid turns!! That'll be me then on the Start Line of Santa Pod to give TSR157 a chance PMSL !!! :happy001: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest magic rat Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 As others have said, i'd be surprised if they are worn, more likely to be out of adjustment. They can, in theory, be adjusted without removing the disc by poking about with a screwdriver through a hole in the back-plate. I found it easier to drop the disc off and adjust by hand. It also gives you a chance to clean everything up and slap some copperslip about. If you definitely need shoes, try Brake Parts Superstore. I'm pretty sure they do the handbrake shoes for the mk5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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