TimC
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| posted on 13/4/06 at 04:18 PM |
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Fiesta Mk2 Calipers on Sierra Rear Hubs??
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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Wadders
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| posted on 13/4/06 at 07:22 PM |
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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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James
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| posted on 14/4/06 at 12:04 AM |
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quote:
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.
Is that at the front that you used the bike callipers or rear?
Cheers,
James
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Wadders
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| posted on 14/4/06 at 06:56 PM |
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Hi James
Iv'e used them on the rear.
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