I agree, it is pretty much for aesthetics, but I disagree that rear disks will lessen the breaking performance. No, you don't need to change the rear axel. There are other ways to do it (a quick google will tell you more) but I have fiesta centre conversion plates, these require mk3 fiesta solid front disks, Granada callipers, escort handbrake cable (iirc) and standard mk2 fiesta drums turned down to fit inside the new disks. Problem I have found is finding the rear callipers in good condition, they all seem heavily pitted on the handbrake pivot. This allows leaking. I have however found a company which can supply a replacement (big redd eBay), but I would advise buying professionally refurbished ones unless you are competent in such matters. For information, I have left the brake bias as standard and I don't get any locking up of the rear and the mot guy is more than happy. I will add at this point that I don't drive particularly hard and have not done track days so more research may be necessary if hard braking etc is going to be the norm. Most people report the larger mondeo servo has made far more positive difference than anything. Hope this is of some help.
Sent from my iPhone > On 11 Jun 2014, at 20:00, "Susan and Martin Scott" > <susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk> wrote: > > No you are correct - Absolute waste of time/effort/money, and will probably > end up with an inferior braking system (certainly on the handbrake). > If you have a rear engined car, and are using it on the track, then maybe???? > Kish - It will probably affect (adversely) that new insurance you have as > well. > Martin > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Russell Willcox > To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 5:18 PM > Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] rear brake > > I am sure I have heard people who have done this say it is not worth the > effort as there is not a lot of weight at the back end, unless it is purely > an aesthetic requirement. 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