whitestu
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 01:44 PM |
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Alternative Master Cylinder
Can anyone confirm if the Mk1 non servo Fiesta master cylinder is a direct replacement for a Sierra one?
I don't mind if the holes / pipe ends need fettling, but don't want to upset the brake balance.
Before anyone says do a search I have and can't find the answer
Thanks
stu
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 01:47 PM |
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i believe thats what Geofft did
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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whitestu
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 01:51 PM |
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Did your swap to the Fiat M/C make a lot of difference?
Stu
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 05:28 PM |
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Stu. Just to reiterate the U2U for any future searches. It isn't a straight swap. The Sierra has to have larger hole in the bulkhead and its
mounting holes are orientated differently (one is diagonally, one is horizontally I forget which). Also the Fiesta MC comes with the pushrod already
attached (I think held in by a circlip). Fiesta also has 4 outputs where Sierra has 3, I placed a bleed nipple in the other as suggested I think by
British Trident.
The pedal travel is a lot diferent. The Sierra used to press all the way but the Fiesta is more solid and doesn't travel much, a lot more solid
feel to it.
The swap isn't beyond the realms of Locost mind, I managed it!
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whitestu
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 06:34 PM |
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Thanks
My brakes are quite good, but need a very firm push. The pedal travel is fine.
I was really looking for a bit less pedal effort and a bit more feel.
I think I'll probably give the swap a go over the winter.
Thanks
Stu
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 07:12 PM |
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Stu,changing to the fiat one made 100% improvement,best £18 i ever spent
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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