Just wondered what alternatives there are for the M16 caliper, i know there are Wilwood, but what others, pro and cons etc?

I am going to be using Westfield rear uprights, so believe these take the standard sierra rear calipers, what are my alternatives to these also.

I have not brought any calipers as yet, but wanted a clear idea of what i needed to save, to save my life!!!

hi, remember the austin maxi?? this was one of the first production cars to have 4 pot calipers. With very little modifications they can be used in an M16 application....there was a time quite a while ago when most rally preped escorts ran with maxi calipers.......problem is not many maxis about nowdays ime afraid

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Originally posted by t16turbotone
With very little modifications they can be used in an M16 application....there was a time quite a while ago when most rally preped escorts ran with maxi calipers

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sorry it wasnt the maxi, it was the austin princess,

Use the standard Cortina or Sierra stuff to suit whatever front end you have.

Avoid Wilwood fronts--- they will save unsprung weight but flex and give a very spongey pedal

At the rear Sierra or MGTF just about any other rear caliper around either dosen't have a hand brake built in or is off a FWD drive car hence has a smaller piston.

Princess calipers are mega heavy, need extra plumbing and won't give you a better brake.

If you want vented discs fit spacers to the standard Cortia/Escort calipers and use capri 2.8i discs.
However vented discs shouldn't be required unless you have a massive engine.

[Edited on 7/7/09 by britishtrident]