15 replies to this topic

[bert998]

I have been offered a pair of fiesta calipers for free

unfortunately I have been told that a rebuild is a must on them. Having no experience of actually rebuilding calipers (esp. ford ones) does anyone have any insight into this? Piece of cake?

would a rebuid kit come with instructions

[miniboo]

can't see it being that hard to be honest.

what you could do is use them as an exchange for refurbed ones from a motor factors.

think when i checked they were about 25 quid each

[bert998]

I'm gonna have a crack at it anyway, can't be that hard

then I can get lardarse on 10s

[fikus01]

whats the deal with fiesta calipers!! never heard or seen anything about them in the last 10 years or so but on here i've seen them mentioned twice!!

[TOMMO0302]

the deal is that they will fit under most/all 10" wheels, you have to spend some serious money on some 's' calipers if you want discs otherwise...

[fikus01]

do u mean with 8.4 discs!! or do they still have to be turned down to 7.9???

[bert998]

turned down to 7.9

[TOMMO0302]

Miniboo and maybe some others have more details in their project threads, but yes, turned down....its easier than turning them down AND modifying standard mini/metro calipers (but also an option)

[fikus01]

:D that could well have saved my loads of money!! what fiesta do the calipers come from?? mk1 xr2??? are they 4 pots and are they for vented or solid discs??

[bert998]

no you cant run venteds (xr2), you need to find either mk1 or mk2 calipers

check this out

http://www.theminifo...x...ic=7909&hl=

Edited by bert998, 10 October 2006 - 06:53 PM.

[fikus01]

thanks guys!! learn something new every day on here

[miniboo]

look in my thread aswell there are a few pics towards the end

http://www.theminifo...x...14432&st=80

they are single pot sliding caliper

[bert998]

Ok got my calipers now and after a thorough clean ive discovered that the hard plastic (feels like plastic) runners that the calipers slide on are missing off one of the mounts.

These are not fixed to the mount but held in place with a split pin,im hoping that they are designed to be a serviceable item and can be replaced.

anyone help?

[Retro_10s]

I dunno dude,

Am I right in thinking you can use mk1 and mk2 calipers?

[bert998]

I dunno dude,

Am I right in thinking you can use mk1 and mk2 calipers?

yep