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Author: Subject: Front Upright Identification and Brake Info
Neadles

posted on 26/11/13 at 02:52 PM Reply With Quote
Front Upright Identification and Brake Info

I need some help in identifying my front uprights, I have no info on what I have fitted and I am not really in the know about Ford components. Apart from knowing I have mk2 escort alloy front hubs. I want to identify the Hi Spec brake system I have as I need new pads and discs. I believe its the Ultralight 4 with 260mm solid disc. I want to know if its the setup for the Serria or Escort.

Front what I can gather I need ford escort mk2 discs that are 260mm x 9mm

I need far better pads and would like some carbon ceramic though cannot find any part numbers relating to the pads. This is the dimentional drawing for the ones that fit the caliper.



Here's some pics of the front upright assemble any info will be helpful as I cannot seem to get through to Hi Spec.








I have been struggling with brakes on track this year, I have a Furyblade but before changing to vented discs and adding weight I want to try some decent pads first.

Cheers

Chris

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rdodger

posted on 26/11/13 at 02:56 PM Reply With Quote
Your upright is a cut down MK2 Escort strut very common on Sylva designs.
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Neadles

posted on 26/11/13 at 03:12 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks that's just what I wanted
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britishtrident

posted on 26/11/13 at 09:47 PM Reply With Quote
The discs aren't Escort the shape is wrong the extra holes show they have been re-drilled. Escort MK2 Brake discs are the same as Cortina Mk3-5 ----- just under 9.7" dia and 0.5" thick.





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Neadles

posted on 26/11/13 at 09:54 PM Reply With Quote
I'll have to check that it's a pain if I have to get discs drilled evertime!
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DH2

posted on 27/11/13 at 10:08 AM Reply With Quote
If you are struggling with brake temperature, then you should try ducting some air from the front of the car - closed wheel body styles will suffer more than a tradition 7 style. If you are struggling with brake feel, then you should put the Hi-Specs in the bin (you maybe should do this anyway), as they are renowned for poor feel, throwing seals, poor customer service (as you are finding). I've a vague thought about the pads being same as, or tweaked by hand from, an Elise...

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Neadles

posted on 27/11/13 at 11:14 AM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by DH2
If you are struggling with brake temperature, then you should try ducting some air from the front of the car - closed wheel body styles will suffer more than a tradition 7 style. If you are struggling with brake feel, then you should put the Hi-Specs in the bin (you maybe should do this anyway), as they are renowned for poor feel, throwing seals, poor customer service (as you are finding). I've a vague thought about the pads being same as, or tweaked by hand from, an Elise...

DH2


Yea I've heard that too and have been contemplating this for a new wilwood set-up and over the winter I'm putting some ducts in anyway as that's the plan, want to keep solid discs though if possible which with my weight and the cars should be easily do-able

I need to also sort the footwell flex out as this will be affecting the feel. The winter is all about brakes and a new quite airbox build but deciding weather to just try pads or put a full new system in as getting wilwood pads may prove easier!

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