FRST Brake Upgrade. Which way to go?

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FRST Brake Upgrade. Which way to go?

Postby 16VSi on Thu Apr 01, 2004 7:11 pm

Thinking of upgrading the braking on my FRST.

What is the best way to go, as it's pretty much standard and I don't want to spend too much.

I was thinking upgraded discs (3G RS-10's) with upgraded pads (EBC Greenstuff) and standard FRST callipers.

I have been told that Escort RS callipers give you a greater braking area and are therefore the way to go. Is this true?

Don't really want to go for a 278mm or 300mm conversion, as I don't plan to increase the BHP.

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks
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Postby kev RS on Thu Apr 01, 2004 7:51 pm

escort turbo calliper will not fit.
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Re: FRST Brake Upgrade. Which way to go?

Postby Mikee_RS on Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:46 pm

16VSi :
Don't really want to go for a 278mm or 300mm conversion, as I don't plan to increase the BHP.



get sum st170 caliper/discs/pads
just cos u aint increain the bhp, dont mean u dont have to increase stoppin power. frst brakes r sh*t and if u upgrade u will b able to out brake ppl easily :aviator:
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Postby bassboy on Thu Apr 01, 2004 11:11 pm

have one last set of ST170 discs and calipers and necessary spacers left for sale if ur interested m8

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Postby Johnny_16v on Fri Apr 02, 2004 11:25 am

go for the ST stuff james!
Fitting is pretty easy right bassboy and they will look trick daddy!!!
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Postby rs_craig on Sat Apr 03, 2004 8:40 pm

get hold of some mondeo callipers and use rs2000/xr3i 260mm discs. they all bolt straight on and will be plenty good enough.
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