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(Message started by: ALAN on Feb 3^rd, 2008, 12:56pm)

Title: Callipers
Post by ALAN on Feb 3^rd, 2008, 12:56pm

Hi, Need a rear brake calliper for 2.9 scorpio, vented one,its a cosworth, does the calliper need to be off another cosworth one scrap yard says yes another says no, thanks for any help

Title: Re: Callipers
Post by big_neil on Feb 3^rd, 2008, 5:13pm

just replaced a rear one on my DEC 98 cossie ,brand new £93.60 plus fitting.
part no.GBC5141E(unipart)
i,m lucky as the car is still under warranty so no charge.(just in case you can,t get a used one )

Title: Re: Callipers
Post by Matt on Feb 3^rd, 2008, 5:25pm

yea it does as the cosworth is the only saloon with vented rear disks

Title: Re: Callipers
Post by gozz on Feb 3^rd, 2008, 6:21pm

The stretched 12 valve limos and hearses have vented discs on the back,spose there might not be one in your local scrappy though!Just a silly thought!

Title: Re: Callipers
Post by Matt on Feb 3^rd, 2008, 7:01pm

the estates have vented rears, which the herses are based on ;) believe its a diffrent caliper to the saloons though

Title: Re: Callipers
Post by scruffygyt on Feb 3^rd, 2008, 9:07pm

big_neil is that the price to buy without fitting as i also need a rear calliper for my 98 cossie, ive been qouted 1oo pounds by someone to supply and fit a second hand one, how hard or easy are they to do as i might buy new and try fitting it myself, mot,s due and funds are low

Title: Re: Callipers
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Feb 3^rd, 2008, 9:31pm

Pretty sure the rear calipers for all Scorpios with vented rear discs are the same - part numbers fom www.car-parts.direct.co.uk look identical. Although the 24V has larger rear discs, I think the caliper is just mounted on a different bracket to position it differently for the larger disc.
I would say changing a rear caliper is within the capabilities of the home mechanic - there are only 2 bolts and the hose and handbrake cable to undo. Use a brake hose clamp to minimise fluid loss and be aware of the need to bleed the caliper you have worked on when the job is completed.
If you can get hold of the Haynes workshop manual for the Granada this should help as it is all pretty much the same.

Good luck and hope the MOT goes well.

Title: Re: Callipers
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Feb 3^rd, 2008, 9:35pm

Just checked http://www.brakeparts.co.uk/ - Rear calipers are £69.03 + VAT - same for 24V and all estates.

Title: Re: Callipers
Post by scruffygyt on Feb 3^rd, 2008, 9:43pm

thanks mike you just saved me 30 pounds, think i might give it a go it doesnt sound too bad a job.

Title: Re: Callipers
Post by Snoopy on Feb 4^th, 2008, 7:33am

These pages on the main site may help (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/brakesmanual.htm)