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dave1888 - 14/3/06 at 08:22 PM

I made a template for fitting my R1 carbs to the zetec but they wouldn't fit the master cylinder is in the way
So now i have 2 choices floor mounted pedals or the original injection (black plastic manifold type) anyone got any opinions on which way to go

mangogrooveworkshop - 14/3/06 at 08:49 PM

remote master cylinder

muzchap - 14/3/06 at 11:05 PM

I agree with mango ..

How could anybody argue with a guy who has such a cool avatar

No seriously though although brakes are critical, a remote resevoir is perfectly acceptable and cheap :-)

MNR do a package for about £15 delivered...

"Link Pipes From Resevoir To Master Cylinders In Braided With Anodised Finisher Unions x 2 "

found here : CLICK ME

HTH

Murray

dave1888 - 14/3/06 at 11:33 PM

I been looking at this on ebay mk5 escort master cylinder its not as long as the sierra type. how can i tell if will work ok on the car i have discs all round ie the fluid displacement?. Also does anyone know what the fittings are on the top 2 pipe outlets. Rescued attachment escmc.jpg
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muzchap - 14/3/06 at 11:59 PM

Hmm Dave - i used 2 girling 0.45 and 0.48 I think to power my all round disc set

With a double resevoir (gts £20 quid)

I got mine from Yukspeed for around £35-£40 delivered - he's a nice lad too!

I'm not sure about that OEM version - hope somebody can help you out

Cheers,

Murray

[Edited on 15/3/06 by muzchap]

britishtrident - 15/3/06 at 12:54 PM

I couldn't understand your problem until I looked at you archive --- changing the pedals might be the best option.

Another alternative to bike carbs is a Rover inlet manifold which requires an adpator plate to fit a Zetec but you don't have room for that either.

dave1888 - 15/3/06 at 04:46 PM

I spoke to Tiger today and an alternative is to fit a Mondeo master cylinder. It has the same stud pattern as the sierra but its not as long.

grusks - 15/3/06 at 10:59 PM

Ive just fitted R1 carbs to my zetec. (Bogg Bros manifold)

My carbs just missed the master cylinder, not sure what one i have but it came in the kit from sue.


ProjectX - 15/3/06 at 11:05 PM

If you need a Mondeo Master cylinder let me know as I have one spare.

J

dave r - 16/3/06 at 05:05 PM

quote:
Originally posted by dave1888
I spoke to Tiger today and an alternative is to fit a Mondeo master cylinder. It has the same stud pattern as the sierra but its not as long.



any ideas how the volumes on the mondeo one compare to the drum braked sierra item ?