robby
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 01:44 PM |
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upgrading brakes?
looked back, but canna find what i'm looking for! any suggestions for front calipers, using cortina just now, thinking maybe of wilwoods?
cheers!
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andyd
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 01:50 PM |
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Try Rally Design
Rally Design
You can buy a direct Wilwood replacement caliper for the standard Cortina M16 one.
[Edited on 16/11/2006 by andyd]
Andy
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ned
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 02:10 PM |
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or hi-spec, contact kitcar workshop, very reasonable aswell.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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paublo999
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 02:24 PM |
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Hi,
Bought Wilwood Powerlite front calipers for my Westie... lovely bits of kit. They are American, so just check that the fitting etc will match your
hoses without lots of hassle...
I bought them from Rally Design following a power buy at the westfield sports car club wscc.co.uk, you could see if the discounts are still available.
I managed to call up and get 20% off a year later.. 
Cheers
Paul
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andyd
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 02:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ned
or hi-spec, contact kitcar workshop, very reasonable aswell.
Ah nice one Ned...
I've been designing with Wilwood in mind and swearing about the Imperial dimensions of their kit. Having now looked at the HiSpec website
I'm a convert already!
For a 4 pot direct M16 replacement I think the Ultralite4 is the way to go.
It's lighter than the Wilwood Billet Dynalite and they are a UK company... keep it in the country and all that.
Andy
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robby
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 03:44 PM |
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sound, looks like it'll be the ultralites, cheers!
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 03:54 PM |
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Has anyone had problem using aftermarket calipers without dust seals? The ultralites etc. are sold as competition calipers rather than for road use
and this is something that concerns me a bit. Is it worth the extra money for the fully dust sealed midilite calipers?
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Gergely
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 04:11 PM |
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I am just curious, why would you chose the UL2 when the UL4 is a 4 piston design, also a direct M16 replacement and the same weight (actually 5 grams
lighter)? Is there any reason?
Gergely
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andyd
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 04:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Gergely
I am just curious, why would you chose the UL2 when the UL4 is a 4 piston design, also a direct M16 replacement and the same weight (actually 5 grams
lighter)? Is there any reason?
Gergely
Erm... whoops I think is the reason! 
I named the link "4" and linked it to the "2's", sorry about the confusion.
Andy
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andyd
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 04:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
Has anyone had problem using aftermarket calipers without dust seals? The ultralites etc. are sold as competition calipers rather than for road use
and this is something that concerns me a bit. Is it worth the extra money for the fully dust sealed midilite calipers?
Mike, are you talking Wilwood or HiSpec? From the HiSpec website I can't actually make my mind up if their Ultralites have dust seals or
not.
Actually whilst I was typing this I had another look and HiSpec's Billet calipers state "fully dust sealed" whereas the Ultralites
do not.
I'm guessing that the pistons may well be worse off with no dust seals on the Ultralites but they are made of stainless steel so they may be
ok.
You're right though, it would be nice if someone has had some on the road for a while and could offer some kind of review.
I'm currently waiting on an email back from Richard at HiSpec so I may well ask the pointed question about expected road life without dust
seals.
Andy
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 06:34 PM |
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Hi-spec have had some bad press lately, allegedly the owner has a bad attitude towards customers.
Try a google search on hi-spec problems.
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chriscook
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 06:46 PM |
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The best thing to do if you want Hi-Spec calipers is to order them through the Kit Car Workshop as already suggested. Martin sells lots of them and I
had good service from him - I found a small problem with my discs, i posted everything to him and he sorted it without involving Hi-Spec themselves.
Sent me some new discs and pads to go with them with a couple of days.
Only had them on the road <2000 miles so can't comment on any seal issue or non-issue.
Chris
[Edited on 16/11/06 by chriscook]
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Stu16v
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 07:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hammerhead
Hi-spec have had some bad press lately, allegedly the owner has a bad attitude towards customers.
Try a google search on hi-spec problems.
In my (and others) experience, not just lately...
I tried ordering some brake stuff a few years ago when I was first building the car - and got let down.
So, after running the standard Cortina calipers for three years, in March of this year, I thought I would have another go. To cut a long story short,
after repeated and fundemental problems, the kit finally went back for a full refund at the end of August this year. After what I saw, I personally
wouldnt recommend HiSpec stuff to anyone... 
Shame, because most folk who have got their stuff to fit speak highly of it, and it does look the part.
Dont just build it.....make it!
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chockymonster
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 07:36 PM |
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Have a look at the Raceleda R16 caliper.
4 pot caliper, light. Mnr list them on their website for £245 inc vat a pair.
PLEASE NOTE - Responses on Forum Threads may contain Sarcasm and may not be suitable for the hard of Thinking.
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marc laptop
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 07:56 PM |
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in december ( next batch arriving ) they are £230 inc vat
best regards marc
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andyd
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 10:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hammerhead
Hi-spec have had some bad press lately, allegedly the owner has a bad attitude towards customers.
Well I've had very prompt emails back from Richard in sales and although I've obviously not purchased anything yet I'm not getting
any indication of unhelpfullness. In fact he's being very helpful to the extent of getting me Autocad files to make sure of my measurements
etc.
I've also had a good email response from David at Kit Car Workshop (Fisher Sportscars) too.
I've yet to work out exactly what I need and who's able to give me the better deal so we'll see.
Andy
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hughjinjin
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 10:43 PM |
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I wouldn't recomend hi spec to anyone, at least not if you deal with them directly. I don't know if their stuff is any good or not but the
sales side of the operation is appalling. I ordered brake discs from them nearly a year ago and am still waiting for them! I gave up phoning up to
find out what was going on and bought some ap racing stuff instead.
I would go for the powerlite, but don't be fooled by weights published on their site, the brackets (alloy) that were supplied with my midilites
weigh about 1/2kg each! plus the pads.
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RazMan
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 10:55 PM |
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Regarding the lack of dust seals in these calipers, I have heard that it is never really an issue as the type of drivers that own them are more likely
to inspect them and keep them clean - the best way to ensure that corrosion never takes a hold.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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DIY Si
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 10:59 PM |
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They also tend to get used when it's warm/dry, rather than in the depths of winter when the roads are covered in salt.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 17/11/06 at 03:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
Regarding the lack of dust seals in these calipers, I have heard that it is never really an issue as the type of drivers that own them are more likely
to inspect them and keep them clean - the best way to ensure that corrosion never takes a hold.
I have also heard that, but it's just silly IMO. How many people here regularly remove the pads and pump the pistons out to check for
corrosion?
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tomblyth
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| posted on 15/6/07 at 07:25 PM |
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ul4 have dust seals
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procomp
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| posted on 16/6/07 at 05:19 PM |
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Hi tried them all and it has to be willwood every time.
Are the kitcar workshop still in buisness after the owners accident and sale of fisher cars ?. As said reaserch the sheeer incomtatence of hi-specs
supply and dealing of problems.
Outlaw calipers can be brought direct for less than £150 pair from the states.
Cheers matt
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Deckman001
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| posted on 16/6/07 at 06:54 PM |
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Hi guys, are all the calipers mentioned a direct replacement for the M16 Cortina one ?? Also, are they sva compliant as to pad retention ??
Jason
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RazMan
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| posted on 17/6/07 at 09:18 AM |
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Wilwoods do an M16 equivalent. Rally design stock it
here
I haven't heard of any pad retention issues with SVA and mine passed ok. 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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iiyama
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| posted on 17/6/07 at 11:43 AM |
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Is there an issue with pad retention re Hi-Spec then?
If its broke, fix it. If it aint broke, take it apart and find out how it works!
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