Best Front Brake Setup for 14-inch Wheels?

[patentgeek]

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.

[merkurdriver]

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.

[John Brennan]

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.

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.

[my8950]

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.

And the fact that many people are removing the stock XR brakes and putting them in the bin will make them cheap.

[Mike McCreight]

Drop me a line for some Greenstuf pads.

[John Brennan]

Drop me a line for some Greenstuf pads.

I've used those to good effect. Their rotors are nice, too, if still available, and if they fit your car.

[reddy2300]

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.

[hEaT]

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.