hi all

just bought a part finished kit car and started making a list of what i want to change first thing is the drums next is the steering but that will come later.
i want to know if it is possible to change the mk2 escort rear drums to discs.

thanks

[Edited on 15/8/09 by greed1]

There are quite a few kits available on ebay to convert to discs. However in my opinion there isn't any need to change the rear brakes, the standard brakes have plenty of power on such light weight cars.

Davie

Plus you will have a wider choice of wheel options if you keep drums.

Discs increase the wheel offset and are rare in 13" sizes

ok thanks advice taken on board

what to do next

[Edited on 15/8/09 by greed1]

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Originally posted by greed1
ok thanks advice taken on board

what to do next

[Edited on 15/8/09 by greed1]

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you probably end up adding weight to the car doing that conversion. Drums are quite light you know.

Also when installing discs you also need a bias setup or a pressure reducer for the rear brakes, again adding weight

and to quote Colin Chapman "add lightness"

ok so i wont be changing the brakes.

guess it might be worth me changing the 16" wheels to add lightness but for a £100 with new tyres they will do for now

thanks for all the advice hopfully you will get me through the rest of my build

[Edited on 16/8/09 by greed1]

It really isn't a straight forward choice, for racing discs every time , but on light car for road use drums have an awful lot going for then.

[Edited on 16/8/09 by britishtrident]