Brake Upgrade

[Richard Grove]

Hi,

 

I am looking for some advice on possible options for upgrading the brakes on my 2B.

 

I currently have a totally standard 1600 Sierra set up with 14" alloy wheels.

 

I do not want to spend a lot. Are the Sierra 2L front discs bigger than the 1600?

 

Richard

[Big Jim]

Hi Richard,

you're using the Sierra master cylinder without the servo aren't you?

Are the front discs vented? if they are then they are the same as the 2 ltr. you could upgrade the rears to discs, either by fitting a LSD back end, see this article. as the caliper mounting etc, is on the hub bearing castings. Or by fitting a set of adaptor plates to your 'ordinary' back end, then fitting calipers, discs, and longer wheels studs. check out this article.

(I have some adaptor plates)

[Richard Grove]

Jim,

 

Yes I have the Sierra Master Cylinder with no servo. The front discs I have are vented. I was thinking about fitting some grooved/cross drilled discs and a set of higher friction brake pads but I am not sure what sort of benefit I would get from this.

 

I am keeping my eyes open for a Sierra 4X4 rear end.

 

By the way - still have that oil leak despite another set of new sump gaskets and a brand new sump coutesey of QED. I was loosing about a litre of oil for every 100 miles !!! I have now got the engine out again. I am going to re-fit the rear Bearing Cap and Crank oil seal and try the 8v sump gasket/baffle.

 

Richard