Sutty2006 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Hi all. I am currently building a rear axle with a disk conversion I bought years ago. The disks I have are Bendix 561146B. One of the disks is no good (they are new old stock) so I need another. What disks do people use on their conversions? I think these ones are Ford Escort front solid disks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantadoc Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Probably MK III Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 When I did the disc conversions I used escort mk3 front discs, any model, low spec engine, solid discs 240 mm IIRC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I have the escort Mk3's fitted to mine, this is the info I have on them along with the calipers I used. Had to use a Sierra handbrake cable as well. Disc Details (Rear), Dia: 246mm, Thickness: 12.5mm, Overall Height: 55.5mm, Centre Dia: 73mm (info not 100% as I have tried to look on http://brakeparts.co.uk/#!/shop/FORD/ESCORT and info is different to what I have written down) Rear Hyd Brake spec on my Manta, Ford Sierra 1.8 CVH 2WD 88 – 93 Part No. Alternative Ford no.in () BCA1346 L/H (0659/4) Part No. Alternative Ford No.in () BCA1347 R/H (0658/4) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 got sapphire rear calipers (of a mates cozzy) . I need one disk as one is warped. Cheers folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Sierra 4x4 calipers and BMW 318 solid discs perfect fit. http://www.theopelproject.com/?p=105 Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantadoc Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I have the MK III Discs and Granada (found on various things) calipers with built in hand brake. If they were not on the car already I would never use those calipers on anything. Even the enthusiasts for cars they came on I have spoken to do not like them. Reading the Haynes manual it says later cars had a brake pressure limiting valve to stop excessive rear pad wear, draw your own conclusions on why a car with ABS would have one. This is just my personal experience, other experiences are available / yours may vary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Never had any problems with mine. Wear wasn't that great on them and they were far better than the old drums! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantadoc Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I've put 100K on my set, discs were fine, calipers not so great. Handbrake is not a patch on the old bat turn lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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