Lars
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 posted on 17/11/02 at 01:18 PM |
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uprights
i just have a quick question, if i get a pair of cort. uprights will i be able to fit brakes, etc . from another car?
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interestedparty
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| posted on 17/11/02 at 01:38 PM |
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I know there are a number of brake conversions for Cortina uprights, not the least because Westfeild use them, but I don't know about calipers and
discs from other standard cars except the Princess 4pot calipers and vented discs from (I think) the 2.8Capri. There is some question, though, as to
whether the extra weight incurred is worth it.
John
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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Lars
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| posted on 17/11/02 at 02:54 PM |
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no sorry, what i meant was i can get a pair of uprights , but the left one is bare, i.e. it has no brakes, no discs and the bit that holds the tyre is
also not there.
But i have an escort mk4, would i be able to attach its parts to the cort. upright.
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interestedparty
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| posted on 17/11/02 at 05:42 PM |
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The MK 4 escort is FWD and has a drive shaft passing though its hub. The hub will therefore not be suitable but the discs and calipers might be. But
you're going to need cortina hubs, that's for sure
John
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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locodude
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| posted on 17/11/02 at 05:43 PM |
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No Idea if mk4's will fit but the caliper that you want is aFord M16 and they are virtually for free these days!
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Lars
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| posted on 17/11/02 at 06:09 PM |
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i've got the part that actually attaches to the the 2 wishbones and the steering rack, and i think i need discs and brakes
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Stu16v
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| posted on 18/11/02 at 06:26 PM |
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You have got the rare bits then. As Locodude says, calipers are not a big problem, and with a bit of hunting, you will drop on some hubs too, as many
people upgrade to alloy hubs.
Or that option is open to you from the start....
HTH Stu
Dont just build it.....make it!
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Lars
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| posted on 18/11/02 at 10:38 PM |
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great that's what i wanted to know.
do you know where i could get some alloy ones, or how much they'll be?
cheers
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Viper
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| posted on 18/11/02 at 10:47 PM |
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T.A.S sell alloy hubs for the group 4 mk2 escort which i think are the same if they are different then it is only the bearing size that is larger...i
think they ae also in the demon tweeks catalouge..
happy hunting.....
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Sparky
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| posted on 18/11/02 at 10:58 PM |
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Don't bother with Demon Tweeks. Straight to the horses mouth...
Trans Auto Sport's number is
01772 454647
The part number for the Gp4 hub is TAS 1190, and the price is £43.40 each (and that's from the 'Confidential Dealer Price List'.) There are
also bearing kits available for the hub, part no. TAS 3804 at £17.05 per side. All prices plus delivery and VAT.
No connection, just a satisfied (trade) customer. 
[Edited on 18/11/02 by Sparky]
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Lars
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| posted on 18/11/02 at 10:59 PM |
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cheers mate. I'll have a look
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