English axle rear disc convertion

[elie boone]

Does anyone has a spacer plate to replace the backplate and the cover for the bearing that sits on the halfshaft ? For a English axle, i would need 2 of each.

[Phil B]

Hi Elie,

 

Don't know what these people are like, but they advertise classic Escort rally spares on E-bay.

Ian Evans 07971 551927

11 Merlins Avenue

Merlins Bridge

Haverfordwest

Pembrokeshire

SA61 1JS

 

Which calipers are you planning to use for your disc conversion?

 

Phil

 

[elie boone]

I have found the parts in Ireland, Phil, i am not sure what calipers i am going to use, VW or AP or some Fiesta front calipers

[Phil B]

Hi Elie,

I don't know what the rules are in Belgium, but we have to retain a rear parking (hand) brake, so front calipers aren't a good option.

I looked using the VW caliper instead of the Sierra units, but the profile is much taller and they won't fit under 13" wheels. I bought a caliper from Rallyspares and tried it over a Fiesta mk1 disc, as this is about the smallest diameter disc available (221mm). Not a problem if you have 14" wheels, but thought you ought to be aware.

I have fitted drums to the english axle that I have just installed, but I will be looking at converting to discs in the future when I have replenished the upgrades account!

 

Phil

[elie boone]

Phil, it's for track only, just bought new half shafts and lsd from 3J ( ex Titan ? ) the half shafts are 38mm thick

 

Thaks for the info on the VW caliper.