splitpin 0 Posted October 21, 2014 Hi all. This is my first time ever on this sort of forum, so here goes. I have recently performed an age long ambition and purchased a 1971 mk3 Cortina with intentions of 'beefing' it up a little. So, to start the front brakes. Iv'e gathered so far that 2.8 Capri vented discs and Granada 2.8 calipers will fit nicely and do the job (with spacer kit). Can anybody confirm or indeed have any other suitable ideas, bearing in mind the lower the cost the better!? Any info will be greatly appreciated. Regards Splitpin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danish 294 Posted October 21, 2014 If you're wanting low cost, keep your existing discs and calipers and fit quality pads. :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgo 80 Posted October 21, 2014 A few thoughts: 1. Does your car have a brake servo? If not then fitting one helps a lot. 2. You don't need Granada callipers for tthe Capri disc upgrade if your existing calipers are OK. Buy a decent spacer set with bolts etc and fit them plus Capri discs. 3. What condition are your existing brakes in? Think about replacing the seals, getting braided flexi brake hoses and make sure the self adjusters are working on the rear. This should be point 1 really - do this before upgrading if you haven't already Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splitpin 0 Posted October 21, 2014 If you're wanting low cost, keep your existing discs and calipers and fit quality pads. :thumbup: The existing components are in very good nick but the braking performance is poor. I don't mind spending a few quid £150-£200 say. Perhaps I'll check brake condition at rear, as I have not done that yet. Ta for reply Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splitpin 0 Posted October 21, 2014 A few thoughts: 1. Does your car have a brake servo? If not then fitting one helps a lot. 2. You don't need Granada callipers for tthe Capri disc upgrade if your existing calipers are OK. Buy a decent spacer set with bolts etc and fit them plus Capri discs. 3. What condition are your existing brakes in? Think about replacing the seals, getting braided flexi brake hoses and make sure the self adjusters are working on the rear. This should be point 1 really - do this before upgrading if you haven't already Looking to fit servo etc. Existing calipers won't fit over vented disc type. Front brake components all in good nick but braking performance poor but will check rear brakes first as haven't done so yet. Ta for feedback. Splitpin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buzzard 13 Posted October 21, 2014 like janey said , green stuff pads or equivalent plus change to drilled and grooved discs . braided flexes . plus give you braking system a fluid change . it should be done every few years but know one does , lol. the othere thing is the seals in the master cylinder and rear cylinders . that should stop you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splitpin 0 Posted October 21, 2014 like janey said , green stuff pads or equivalent plus change to drilled and grooved discs . braided flexes . plus give you braking system a fluid change . it should be done every few years but know one does , lol. the othere thing is the seals in the master cylinder and rear cylinders . that should stop you Ta very much for comments, onwards and upwards then :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danish 294 Posted October 21, 2014 like janey said , green stuff pads or equivalent Some people don't like EBC pads, but I have 'red stuff' on my XJ and it has fantastic stopping ability. I'll be using green stuff on my Cortina. I've had the calipers re-built by Bigg Red with a spacer kit and I *think* my brake guy is fitting a remote electric servo, rather than the vacuum one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 753 Posted October 21, 2014 the capri uses the std M16 caliper with spacers, Granada 2.8 caliper has a bigger pad & is already spaced for a vented disc.along with braided brake hoses & decent pads. the brake hoses are approx £30 from rally design. these are the two cheapest upgrades , you shouldn't need anything bigger with a 2.8. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minty93 0 Posted October 22, 2014 For the best friction coefficient pad for buck, ferrodo ds2500 are a viable option because for road use the efficiency is better at lower temperatures. The ds3000 are more for very fast road e.g the track but require the pads to be warmer for the best friction coefficient. So when buying pads bear in mind the friction rating and at what point it is the highest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgo 80 Posted October 22, 2014 Looking to fit servo etc. Existing calipers won't fit over vented disc type. Front brake components all in good nick but braking performance poor but will check rear brakes first as haven't done so yet. Ta for feedback. Splitpin Your calipers can be spaced with one of these to fit Capri 2.8 discs: Spacer set Though looks like they're out of stock at the moment - usual cost ~£40 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splitpin 0 Posted October 22, 2014 Your calipers can be spaced with one of these to fit Capri 2.8 discs: Spacer set Though looks like they're out of stock at the moment - usual cost ~£40 Thanks but gone for drilled &grooved disc as calipers are OK. Gonna incorperate servo next but guess what, hard to come across one fitted to cylinder for mk3, any suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgo 80 Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks but gone for drilled &grooved disc as calipers are OK. Gonna incorperate servo next but guess what, hard to come across one fitted to cylinder for mk3, any suggestions? I'm not a Mk3 expert but somewhere I remember reading the Mk4/5 one fits. Hopefully one of our experts will drop by to confirm/correct me Have you had a chance to check the rear brakes and self adjusters yet? They make a big difference Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buzzard 13 Posted October 23, 2014 mk4 and 5 fit. i have a mk5 on mine . ive also used m2 granada servo in the past but can not remmber what bracket i used Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danish 294 Posted October 23, 2014 Thanks but gone for drilled &grooved disc as calipers are OK. Gonna incorperate servo next but guess what, hard to come across one fitted to cylinder for mk3, any suggestions? I might have one for sale. I *think* I have three on the shelf, but as I mentioned above, possibly going electric. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
