Per the post linked below, I'm installing XR4Ti spindles as part of a coil-over + rack-and-pinion conversion on a 1966 Ford Cortina Mk1 GT.
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I've read through numerous posts on this forum about front brake upgrades, but it's not always clear as to which of those care compatible with the 14-inch wheels on my Cortina. The Cortina weighs less than 2000lbs, or about 1000lbs less than an XR4Ti, so stock XR4Ti brakes would be fine - - - but I'd like to see what other front brake options are out there.
Best Front Brake Setup for 14-inch Wheels?
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Re: Best Front Brake Setup for 14-inch Wheels?
www.merkurdepot.com big front brake kit will clear (most) 15" wheels, but not 14".
Stock XR4Ti front brakes might be your best bet and indeed and upgrade for such a small car.
Stock XR4Ti front brakes might be your best bet and indeed and upgrade for such a small car.
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Re: Best Front Brake Setup for 14-inch Wheels?
I have a set I'm not using if you want them. Just need rotors and pads. Mintex and EBC make good pads for these brakes.merkurdriver wrote: ↑Sun Nov 04, 2018 1:07 am www.merkurdepot.com big front brake kit will clear (most) 15" wheels, but not 14".
Stock XR4Ti front brakes might be your best bet and indeed and upgrade for such a small car.
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Re: Best Front Brake Setup for 14-inch Wheels?
And the fact that many people are removing the stock XR brakes and putting them in the bin will make them cheap.merkurdriver wrote: ↑Sun Nov 04, 2018 1:07 am www.merkurdepot.com big front brake kit will clear (most) 15" wheels, but not 14".
Stock XR4Ti front brakes might be your best bet and indeed and upgrade for such a small car.
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Re: Best Front Brake Setup for 14-inch Wheels?
Drop me a line for some Greenstuf pads.
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Re: Best Front Brake Setup for 14-inch Wheels?
I've used those to good effect. Their rotors are nice, too, if still available, and if they fit your car.
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Re: Best Front Brake Setup for 14-inch Wheels?
As the guys said, stock XR rotors with Greenstuff pads worked pretty well on my XR for a long time. Would be better on your lil Capri.
Not sure where you're located but, I have a complete front brake setup with vented rotors and "unknown" pads. Almost new. Came off a rolled-over car I bought. I have the knuckles too, if you don't' have those yet. Dirt cheap. Shipping might kill it, though.
Not sure where you're located but, I have a complete front brake setup with vented rotors and "unknown" pads. Almost new. Came off a rolled-over car I bought. I have the knuckles too, if you don't' have those yet. Dirt cheap. Shipping might kill it, though.
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Re: Best Front Brake Setup for 14-inch Wheels?
If you have some cash to spend, reach out to the guys at TCE:
http://www.tceperformanceproducts.com/
Todd has the measurements for the stock XR knuckle and can make a custom adapter for any Wilwood caliper you want. You could work with him to find a setup that works with you wheels, and will be much better than the OEM XR stuff.
http://www.tceperformanceproducts.com/
Todd has the measurements for the stock XR knuckle and can make a custom adapter for any Wilwood caliper you want. You could work with him to find a setup that works with you wheels, and will be much better than the OEM XR stuff.