Brakes : Might sound a stupid question.

CVH and Zetec tuning, suspension and braking mods.

Brakes : Might sound a stupid question.

Postby Gazz on Sat Oct 18, 2003 5:44 pm

OK, what is the biggest discs I can fit on a Fiesta with 13" steel wheels ? Might sound like an odd request, but stealth is the main priority in this game, and the car should be pushing 130 bhp with a 2 Litre engine probably so it has to stop the car. Dont know the engine for certain yet; either that or an RST because I want the brakes and suspension sorted first.

And is it possible to get a set of wheeltrims like this which cover the whole wheel too ???
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Cos as I have said above, it is all about stealth.
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Postby Stoned on Sat Oct 18, 2003 6:00 pm

Strangely enough - 240mm which is the standard size of the Fiesta discs.

Honestly that's hopeless for any brake system. You should get some steel 14's.
The size difference isnt really noticeable and you will be able to upgrade to 260mm Escort RS2000 brakes which are considerably better when using grooved discs and quality pads.

Wheel trims are easy enough. Just go to Halfords!
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Postby Gazz on Sat Oct 18, 2003 6:56 pm

Will prolly just slam on a set of RST brakes just now and leave it with 15" wheel until I get the rest done, then on with the smallest set of steelies fit over the brakes.
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Postby voorhas on Sun Oct 19, 2003 2:14 am

Get 14" steels with escort wheeltrims... it will look about the same and you can fit 260 mm discs behind them.

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Postby snake on Mon Oct 20, 2003 12:10 am

stealth or safety, wheel trims restrict air flow to the brakes frst/2i brakes are crap! and if u drive hard u will get severe brake fade from high speed, not want u want really lol
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Postby Jur on Mon Oct 20, 2003 9:52 am

- get some 15" steels...
- fit some RS2000 brakes (the front will fit on 14" .. the rear won't .. as i've heard)
- or Fit some 4x4 cosworth fronts (and RS2000 rears) ...
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