sexysi Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Is this statement true.Ford Capri discs and 2-pot callipers. This method uses the 2.8i Capri vented discs and 2 pot callipers. This solution is certainly adequate for 2.0 litre and Sprint-engined cars. It’s not unheard of for some V8 conversions to stop quite happily on this set-up.Will these fit? My tr7sexysi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 So you're looking for these ...I had them on my "slightly-more-powerfull-then-standard" Sprint ;D for years without a problem. As you can see after reconditioning they are now under my DHC ...Only thing you need is two spacer between hub and (Capri) disc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lister Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 well ive got a slightly different setup but im still awaiting testing etc.ive got four pot callipers and audi brake discs with 15 inch MGF wheels to cover the lot.what have you got on the back ? just standard or has anyone gone for a disc conversion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmcecosse Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Sanely driven road car will be fine on standard discs (in good condition) and Green Stuff pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 lister wrote: ... what have you got on the back ? just standard or has anyone gone for a disc conversion? Here's some more info ...http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/2007/02/braking-t-kreng-part-1.htmlhttp://tr7beans.blogspot.com/2007/03/braking-t-kreng-part-2.htmlbmcecosse wrote:Sanely driven road car will be fine on standard discs (in good condition) and Green Stuff pads.Depends what you call sane ;DWhen I drove the DHC early this year the (OS) brakes overheated big way. Problem is pad area to small, and discs to thin. And you know my opinion of the original calipers :X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexysi Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 beans wrote:So you're looking for these ... I had them on my "slightly-more-powerfull-then-standard" Sprint ;D for years without a problem. As you can see after reconditioning they are now under my DHC ...Only thing you need is two spacer between hub and (Capri) discSo these are the 2.8i capri disks with the capri calipers as well. It's just i can get a brand new set of disks for about £30.. and all i'll need to source is the capri calipers?The spacer, what's that then a large washer or a made up spacer of so much thickness.cheerssi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 As far as I know discs are Capri 2.8. Calipers not sure, Granada if I remember correctly with a spacer in between to accomodate vented discs. Pads are RS2000 EscortAnd you indeed need spacers between hub and discs.Probably easier to order complete kit through S&S or Robsport.Won't get this finish though :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIRMINGHAMTR7 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 do the capri brakes fit on with standard alloys or ould it require bigger wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexysi Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 I would be chucking them under 15" minilites anyway, I suppose if your doing this sort of upgrade, then you should really be looking at bigger wheels.I was running original alloys, but it is really hard trying to find locally any decent tyres to fit a 185/70 13 tyre. The amount of times i asked for yok's, and was told NO!!! but we have these really good wiganeeze tyres at £10 for four fitted ::)sexysi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 When I put these brakes under the DHC I did fit the original steel wheels to see if they fitted. They do ... but it's tight, don't know how they compare with th eoriginal alloys.Maybe someday when I've nothing better to do ::) I might put one on to see if they fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 this is the same setup I run/ran on the rally car, Capri 2.8i discs & calipers (calipers are just M16 calipers fitted to lots of Fords, but with spacers in the calipers for the vented discs), and Mintex M1144 pads for the same. As Beans says you will need an adaptor to take the TR hub onto the disc, I got mine through our good friends at S&S. Running standard alloys I needed the thinnest of spacers to get clearance, again I just got from S&S for ease!This combined with standard 5 speed rear drums & shoes was adequate..though I was starting to get through a lot of rear shoes (especially with the hydraulic handbrake set up.. :B :P) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 sorry about the picture size... :B just for the record those discs in the pic are scrap-ran out of friction material 3 sections from the end, so down to metal-on-metal braking ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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