Calipers

[Buns]

Can you tell me what front and rear calipers they fitted as standard to V8s 1991 and can anyone recommend who I should get to recon them? Thanks
Regards Buzz

[phillpot]

Brakes are all Sierra stuff

Big Red for a posh job

Brakes Int budget

[Buns]

Do you know which Sierra there are loads of different models?
Thanks Buzz

[phillpot]

Too easy if I do all the work for you


If the fronts are the diddy 240mm same as V6 engined cars any "mid range" Sierra should do, eg 2 litre petrol or 1.8 diesel.

Rears are any of the performance Sierra's, XR4i should do, some Cozzies (4x4?) had thicker vented disc's.

Take a look around the Brakes Int online shop, check your disc dimensions against those given for various Sierras until you find a match then order calipers for same model.

[Buns]

Thanks Mike I was being lazy. Next thing you know I will ask you to fit them!!!!!!!

[v8s4me]

I wasn’t impressed with the standard BigRed finish (electroplated I think – they started to rust in the bag in storage!). I’ve no experience of their higher quality finish though so it might be better. I painted mine with Hammerite and they still look good three years on.

[Barkychoc]

Look at this - Chim same front brakes as S

Note to go to this size disc you need to drill the uprights (shown in the thread) and fit spacers both of which I wasn't keen on doing. If you go to 260mm discs the new calipers (with carriers - essential) just bolt straight on.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by Barkychoc on Wednesday 13th February 21:15

[v8s4me]

260mm Sierra discs and callipers in gold Hammerite.

[Top Gear TVR]

i settled on XR4 RWD front calipers, shot blast, new pistons and seals etc myself.

In hindsight, big red is probably as cheap and easier.

Couldnt resist the temptation to add 'TVR'

http://www.topgeartvr.co.uk

[v8s4me]

Ahhhh brake porn ..... don't you just love it?

[Top Gear TVR]

at least this kind is legal

my wheels look shocking though! Its mainly road / brake muck from 'bedding in'

[phillpot]

v8s4me said:

Ahhhh brake porn ..... don't you just love it?

yep.....