Jonnh Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 (edited) Hi i need some help identifying the front brakes on my Ascona . The cars been in storage for a while and im now starting to work through the jobs to get it all sorted .It looks like the previous owner has fitted bigger 4 pot calipers but not uprated the discs as you can see the discs are too small .Can anyone identify what the brake calipers are and what car they are off as ill need to order parts and brake pads . Also can anyone help what brake discs and back plates i will need to get ,hope this makes sense .Thanks in advance Edited April 27, 2023 by Jonnh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Princess I think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnh Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Paul Barrett said: Princess I think Thanks Paul ,Princess ? i cant open the link or look at your posts so i guess i need to join as a member to accesses them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Are they an ATE calliper? If they are the tech help at ATE is really good and they have an historic parts finder. I can recommend full membership - great value for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Paul Barrett said: Princess I think They do look like BL princess 4pots https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254776429881 Edited April 27, 2023 by Jessopia74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 I don't think he meant Austin Princess, but was instead insinuating you were a camp homosexual! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEPETE Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 They look like Volvo Girling. Austin Princess ones has the wrong caliper mounting spacing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Yeah look like volvo 4 pots although the pics are a little small to be sure, to check you can take a brake pad to your local motorfactors. They should still have brake pad reference books which have scale drawings of brake pads in the back with dimensions. The volvo 4 pots are meant for a 260mm disc and the standard manta disc is a solid in 246mm diameter. There is also a carlton disc that gives you a vented version in 246mm. Can't tell from your pictures if its a vented disc or solid. From memory i think they did a 4pot for solid discs as well as the more common vented caliper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEPETE Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Used to be a popular conversion until aftermarket calipers/larger discs became available.....Found this info on Volvo calipers and pads... http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php?t=113237 http://www.turbosport.co.uk/attachment.php?s=1718f3289f84b0ff4ffb9fc08a526dfd&attachmentid=9368&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1316901315 http://www.turbosport.co.uk/attachment.php?s=1718f3289f84b0ff4ffb9fc08a526dfd&attachmentid=9371&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1316901315 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I thought the Volvo had a twin pipe setup can’t make it out on pics. I don’t believe you are a princes lol But hey you can be whatever you want these days 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Paul Barrett said: I thought the Volvo had a twin pipe setup can’t make it out on pics. I don’t believe you are a princes lol But hey you can be whatever you want these days 😂 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285224751642 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 There you go. look like Volvo ones. seen better days those ones jess 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 3 hours ago, Paul Barrett said: There you go. look like Volvo ones. seen better days those ones jess Won’t be much left after a shit blasting 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnh Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) On 27/04/2023 at 22:30, Rick-Manta said: I don't think he meant Austin Princess, but was instead insinuating you were a camp homosexual! 😂 Thanks for all the great reply’s guys and info ,they are looking like the Volvo ones that Pete mentioned .When I look again ill post an update 👍 Edited April 29, 2023 by Jonnh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEPETE Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 If you want a relatively simple upgrade, depending what size wheels you have, Ford Cosworth 2WD front vented discs are are match for the Manta disc but believe are 280mm diameter. The centre hole needs machining and stud holes spacing changed to Manta one, and a bracket to space the Volvo or Cosworth caliper.. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165939223076?hash=item26a2bf9a24:g:-MMAAOSwfApj5BIq&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0Jwnf4LXQlwe3S2pBKXzZqskrS1d5R9YL83kc%2FmJoL9rpCnmMlQo3VF2rJla4cpwyhsqQ%2Bs5nqM5XdGH4Wrnrr2SMDzjemjvhjWrxBqtvYIoIVgFobwX3t32TKtkbQ8hnska61oRCfdah25ONCLLG45MoSfibctiMMg1Kt1kngQcGN6EsVkMr91AZ7gkkVU1cwslJnJAFj1w2vbZdk%2BMTYe6PJmDOR6zyy3abQ5YA5dz7sH1qj5loIN4Yg%2BTLVnKEa8VccIQfMtQ%2FZ5BG6nqJTg%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR_jQq8L5YQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Recon volvo calipers available at brakes international. Bought a pair last year. Not expensive either. They have pads and fitting kit to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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