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by **bcracknell** on Fri May 25, 2001 10:46 am

Ok guys, want some cossie brakes for my FRST anyone know where I can find some?

by **AdrianFRST** on Fri May 25, 2001 11:21 am

All you need to know:

http://www.fiestaturbo.com/content.php?page=brakes

Try http://www.rscentre.co.uk and the parts sections on the RSOC board.

by **bcracknell** on Fri May 25, 2001 1:59 pm

AdrianFRST,
sounds easy, is it? do i need to change brake lines etc. at the same time? would it be a god idea to get braided hoses whilst I'm at it?

Brendan

by **AdrianFRST** on Fri May 25, 2001 2:02 pm

I'll tell you on Sunday! :lol:

I've got all the bits at home and I'm going to do the conversion tommorow.

The hoses are the same I believe, and I've been told that braided hoses don't make that much difference unless you have long runs. I'm not bothering.

Adrian.

by **Quantum** on Fri May 25, 2001 4:33 pm

The swap isn't too difficult as long as you have the correct parts :wink:

You may need a couple of extra washers to centralise the calliper on the disc, which may mean you need slightly longer 17mm bolts to hold the calliper.

The standard hoses will fit, but if you are intending fitting braided hoses at any stage now would be a good time to do it. (Saves taking it all apart twice :razz:

)

While you are bleeding the system it would also be a good time to change all the fluid and put in DOT 5/5+ fluid to prevent it boiling.

Just remember to take it easy while bedding them in.

Regards,
Stephen

by **bassboy** on Fri May 25, 2001 6:10 pm

u could try speedshack on 01895-449066
to see if they have the bits u need....they stock ALOT of stuff so im sure they will have what the whole gear for the conversion.

bassboy

by **bcracknell** on Tue May 29, 2001 2:37 pm

AdrianFRST,
How did the cossie brake conversion go?

Got my brakes working A LOT better now, changed the breke servo, pedal box and link bar and bled the system - brake pedals now level with the clutch and accellerator and they work much better.

Still interested in the cossie brakes cos I'm thinking about an engine transplant too now - FRST isn't quick enough anymore, just driven a 5.2 V8 TVR Griffith 500 F**K ME! I need an engine like that in my Fezzie!!! Do you think a V8 might fit?!!!

by **AdrianFRST** on Wed May 30, 2001 5:02 pm

Here's pics and info on my conversion:

http://www.fiestaturbo.com/phpBB/viewto ... &forum=2&0

by **nigel** on Thu May 31, 2001 10:43 pm

a good source for brake calipers is the motoring news classifieds

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