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(Message started by: whentostop on Apr 29^th, 2016, 5:47pm)

Title: Bigger Discs
Post by whentostop on Apr 29^th, 2016, 5:47pm

I intend to fit bigger brakes on my 24v. I have heard that the Mondeo 300mm discs will fit with caliper and carrier. Anyone got experience of this?

Title: Re: Bigger Discs
Post by whentostop on Apr 29^th, 2016, 5:53pm

or maybe the Focus ST 300 mm set up?

Title: Re: Bigger Discs
Post by PJDavis on Apr 30^th, 2016, 6:21pm

Hmmmm. I wonder why? I've only a 2.3 Ultima, and never found wanting for more braking power. I drive the car pretty hard, regularly taking it passed a 'Ton', and on EVERY journey once warmed-up do a long hard brake from a high-speed to make sure the all the brakes are up-to speed especially the rears. I've a couple of Jaguars, also late 90's pre-V8. They have similar brakes to the Scorpio but much more weight, and again never want for braking power along with a high speed of well over 140mph. I think that if you're using well proven manufacturers of brakes, like Mintex or Girling, what's on the car is sufficient. Just my opinion. As a footnote, a friend of mine spent a fortune on his BMW 'M' something on vented discs, Two things happened, he felt the brakes were too aggressive with less feel, and his insurance went sky-high because he'd modified the car. I would check what your insurance would say?

Title: Re: Bigger Discs
Post by Matt on May 2^nd, 2016, 10:10am

Ive got mondeo 300mm on mine, you need to fit a spacer between the carrier and the steering knuckle. On a 24v i have to say it hasnt made any noticable difference other then filling up the inside of the wheel more