where have i gone wrong with my brakes?

[Rick]

the calipers and pads do not match?

 

although i brought them both for 'escort/capri'

 

never checked til just.,

 

i need pads with two retaining pins in them, these have 3

 

[flyingbanana]

mine also have 3 holes but fit fine.....you only need the 2 any way... the 3rd hole is useful for a bit of leverage if you need to get them out at a later date..

[Rick]

nah they defo dont fit mate the pads are too wide

[flyingbanana]

get the file out

[RUSTYPUP]

Those calipers have the pipe fitting in the middle like Mk2 Tina ones. Escort/Capri ones are different and have similar looking pads but they are a bit bigger, I think.

[john_3.0s]

Those calipers have the pipe fitting in the middle like Mk2 Tina ones. Escort/Capri ones are different and have similar looking pads but they are a bit bigger, I think.

 

that would be my guess too, none of the capri / escort calipers i have ever had have a central pipe fitting like that.

[Rick]

oh poo.

 

they marry up to the legs ok so im gonna use them. looks like i need some cortina pads then

 

anyone know which model?

 

and these pads are for sale then £20 ferodo or il swap for the right ones

[spooner]

the holes in the middle are for anti rattle springs to sit in.

[V8ian]

Have a look at the calliper, They dont look like P/M 16s may be P14s, there should be a ID cast into them somewhere

[escort21]

They do look like P14s Ian, will be imperial threads then Rick which means you'll have to get some imperial pipe connections, be easier to get escort ones matey

[Retromotorsport]

And if its a brake improvement you want then get M16's .. bigger pad area..

[escort21]

And if its a brake improvement you want then get M16's .. bigger pad area

 

Which is why the M16 pads don't fit...

[jimbo]

M16 calipers feed in from the top and the bleed nipple is at the top too.

 

On the subject of bleeds. How would you guys remove one that refuses to budge and it now quite rounded?

 

I was thinking a stud extractor into the bleed hole. with some mole grips around the outside. It's already sitting in WD40 overnight.

[beedz]

grind the tip off to a flat and then cut a slot for a screwdriver and add the mole grips for good measure or grind two flat sides for a spanner

[Rick]

oh bugger anyone wana but some cortina calipers?