MK2 Escort Drums to Discs

[Unknown1989]

Hi All,

I am looking at pulling my axle housing out and freshening it up in my project and thought I might convert the drums to disc.. The car is completely stripped and panels being repaired etc the normal stuff being done to it.

I am just looking if any knows a thread on the topic as such or can point me in the right direction. Its an English axle setup - the pinion and crown come out through the front of housing? I believe that's an English type?

Question is, do anyone do a conversion kit for the setup or is there another car such as a cortina or capri that has discs already that I can utilise to do the mod?

Thanks,
Jared.

[HotRodMatt]

I think Mk2 Mania do a kit.

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[MegatronUK]

There are lots of ways to do it - depends if you want a turnkey solution; i.e. unbox the parts and bolt them on. Or, whether you are happy to do a bit of machining or part finding to possibly put something together cheaper.

For example:

https://www.motorsport-tools.com/wil...60-130550.html

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mk1-Mk2-Es...4AAOSw~oFXIhFs

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mk1-Mk2-Es...3D152071176617

I got the latter kit (though with brackets for an Atlas) and it literally was just bolt on. One thing I did have to do was fit a second handbrake bracket on the tunnel, as the cable is dual-pull. Trivial amount of work though.

[Ianbavs]

Do the rears lock as u come to a stop they just do on mine just


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[Unknown1989]

Thanks for the information, appreciate it. Definitely points me in the right direction with a couple of ideas there.
I think the turnkey solutions there will be my best options, instead of trying find parts etc.
Thanks again

[katana]

One thing often not mentioned and will depend on the disc, is that the half shaft flanges need machining down to fit inside the disc bell - I had to take about 6mm off the radius of my RS2 shafts - so not entirely bolt on!

[greg_mathieson]

recently bought a willwood English axle conversion kit from motorsport tools and was a really simple job, hope that helps

[MegatronUK]

One thing often not mentioned and will depend on the disc, is that the half shaft flanges need machining down to fit inside the disc bell - I had to take about 6mm off the radius of my RS2 shafts - so not entirely bolt on!

Yes, definitely ensure that whatever you buy will go on without any machining! The kits from Classic and Rally Spares definitely don't need any mods. Check before you buy.

[MegatronUK]

Do the rears lock as u come to a stop they just do on mine just


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Haven't gone fast enough yet - only walking pace in and out of the garage so far!

[Unknown1989]

Thanks all for the information, it's appreciated and helpful.

And yes, it is only moves at walking pace at the moment haha! Hopefully a lot faster by end of year!