Probably a bit out of left field but....

I gather that the Sylva R1OT uses Sierra rear calipers on Fiesta XR2 front uprights.

If I didn't want a mechanical handbrake (i.e. car not for road use) would you be able to do the revese and fit Fiesta front Calipers to Sierra rear hubs?

I need to do some research on the size and weight of calipers to see if there might be any weight benefits, but I just like the idea of doing something different.

Ta

If you dont need an mot friendly handbrake, use bike calipers and disks, don't know of anything lighter. I used cbr600 front disks on home made ally bells with RGV250 calipers, which fitted nicely under 15"rims.
If your running 13" rims you will need much smaller disks. Use a line lock for a handbrake, not MOT friendly, but very effective.




Originally posted by TimC
Probably a bit out of left field but....

I gather that the Sylva R1OT uses Sierra rear calipers on Fiesta XR2 front uprights.

If I didn't want a mechanical handbrake (i.e. car not for road use) would you be able to do the revese and fit Fiesta front Calipers to Sierra rear hubs?

I need to do some research on the size and weight of calipers to see if there might be any weight benefits, but I just like the idea of doing something different.

Ta

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Originally posted by Wadders
If you dont need an mot friendly handbrake, use bike calipers and disks, don't know of anything lighter. I used cbr600 front disks on home made ally bells with RGV250 calipers, which fitted nicely under 15"rims.
If your running 13" rims you will need much smaller disks. Use a line lock for a handbrake, not MOT friendly, but very effective.

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Hi James
Iv'e used them on the rear.