[Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum 2+2 Brakes advise please (and fan switch!)
Hi folks Many thanks for all the suggestions and help as always, I have had the new brakes fitted, the cylinders were not weeping, they were proper leaking, and the units fitted were 15mm bore. Also needed new rear flexi pipes as the originals were welded to the pipes... Also finally fitted and tested the electronic fan temperature switch, fully programmable, so have set for turning on at 102C, then off at 92C. My mechanic agreed that the original switch would either strip the threads, or crack the casing, so it is not going anywhere... Have fun and keep safe. James T Q2-002 www.bostin.photography On Tuesday, 7 April 2020 14:12:01 UTC+1, Jamest142 wrote: > > Hi Dave & Derek > > Many thanks for the suggestions / information. I have ordered Mintex > front pads and rear shoes, I have also cheated, and ordered both 15mm and > 17.5mm cylinders, so I should hopefully have the right ones. > > With regards to the switch, it seems to be so tight I am in danger of > either stripping the threads, or cracking the housing, so I am going with a > home brew resolution - I've found some thermostat ICs (Dallas DS1620) which > can be programmed to switch a relay on and off at set temperatures with > hysteresis. I even found a laptop with a parallel port to use the > programmer I made back in 1997... will take a bit of trial and error, but > I've got a bit of time on my hands to have a play. > > Keep safe, and thanks to you all for your help. > > Best regards > > James T > Q2-002 > www.bostin.photography > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/quantumowners/6077c068-d590-49db-8b57-0b6f866159ef%40googlegroups.com.
[Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum 2+2 Brakes advise please (and fan switch!)
Hi Dave & Derek Many thanks for the suggestions / information. I have ordered Mintex front pads and rear shoes, I have also cheated, and ordered both 15mm and 17.5mm cylinders, so I should hopefully have the right ones. With regards to the switch, it seems to be so tight I am in danger of either stripping the threads, or cracking the housing, so I am going with a home brew resolution - I've found some thermostat ICs (Dallas DS1620) which can be programmed to switch a relay on and off at set temperatures with hysteresis. I even found a laptop with a parallel port to use the programmer I made back in 1997... will take a bit of trial and error, but I've got a bit of time on my hands to have a play. Keep safe, and thanks to you all for your help. Best regards James T Q2-002 www.bostin.photography -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/quantumowners/37d8953b-8085-41ad-bf62-c89770dee468%40googlegroups.com.
RE: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum 2+2 Brakes advise please (and fan switch!)
I don’t know for certain, but given my experience of QH parts, their quality isn’t what it used to be. I fitted a genuine QH track control arm to my Rickman Ranger, and it had terrible play within less than 2000 miles – It was worse than the other side which was probably original, but certainly over 11 years old because I’d never changed it. The vendor (a respected classic parts dealer) confirmed the part was from a genuine source, and refunded me. I bought ‘first line’ ones (available from local motor factor) and they have been ok so far (about 5k miles). I recently bought new Ferodo discs and pads (via Germany) for my Wife’s Ford Ka+, as I didn’t want to buy an unknown brand. Doing some research, it appears Ferodo are still a UK, family-owned company! Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Dave English Sent: 07 April 2020 11:22 To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum 2+2 Brakes advise please (and fan switch!) Hi James. I know your car is a 1600 so I'm guessing it's XR2 based with vented discs. My early build manual for the 2+2 says to use 17.5mm cylinders (OE number 1630360). These would normally be fitted to non-XR2 Fiestas with rear brake compensators. The 2+2 manual also says to use the rear compensators with these cylinders. As I started building mine before the manual came out and was working from the Saloon manual, I never fitted the compensators but I still use the 17.5mm cylinders. So, if you've vented discs at the front, use 17.5mm cylinders at the back, with or without the rear compensators. As far as I'm aware Ferrodo are still fine, I usually get my brakes from Halfords or Exhausts Unlimited and haven't had any problems. Discs - a quick look on E-bay came up with Mintex and QH discs for less than £30 a pair and Burton Power do a pair for £36 + postage. As for the switch problem, sorry, I can't help. I have a 24" 'Breaker' bar and a single hex, double depth socket, so when I changed my switch, it didn't resist for long! For it's replacement, look for a switch with a 103-98 degree range (or there about). I fitted the (supposedly also correct) 95-88 one and it's too low with an 88 degree thermostat. Regards Dave English Q2-009 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/quantumowners/1a15d9b3-54df-4913-a372-351a6cb4f4d8%40googlegroups.com. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/quantumowners/5e8c74d0.1c69fb81.e013c.1e86SMTPIN_ADDED_MISSING%40gmr-mx.google.com.
[Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum 2+2 Brakes advise please (and fan switch!)
Hi James. I know your car is a 1600 so I'm guessing it's XR2 based with vented discs. My early build manual for the 2+2 says to use 17.5mm cylinders (OE number 1630360). These would normally be fitted to non-XR2 Fiestas with rear brake compensators. The 2+2 manual also says to use the rear compensators with these cylinders. As I started building mine before the manual came out and was working from the Saloon manual, I never fitted the compensators but I still use the 17.5mm cylinders. So, if you've vented discs at the front, use 17.5mm cylinders at the back, with or without the rear compensators. As far as I'm aware Ferrodo are still fine, I usually get my brakes from Halfords or Exhausts Unlimited and haven't had any problems. Discs - a quick look on E-bay came up with Mintex and QH discs for less than £30 a pair and Burton Power do a pair for £36 + postage. As for the switch problem, sorry, I can't help. I have a 24" 'Breaker' bar and a single hex, double depth socket, so when I changed my switch, it didn't resist for long! For it's replacement, look for a switch with a 103-98 degree range (or there about). I fitted the (supposedly also correct) 95-88 one and it's too low with an 88 degree thermostat. Regards Dave English Q2-009 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/quantumowners/1a15d9b3-54df-4913-a372-351a6cb4f4d8%40googlegroups.com.
[Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum 2+2 Brakes advise please (and fan switch!)
Hi Many thanks for your assistance as always, should keep me occupied and out of mischief, or an excuse *not* to have to tidy the loft out. I will be making an electronic fan switch, found some parts I purchased 25 odd years ago, knew they would be useful sometime :) Best regards James T Q2-002 www.bostin.photography On Monday, 6 April 2020 13:56:56 UTC+1, Jamest142 wrote: > > Hiya folks > > I am after some advise please? I am looking to change the rear brake > cylinders on Q2-002 as I have a very minor weep issue, I have read both the > build manuals, and both state that these are not standard Fiesta parts. > The late build manual says 'change the rear wheel cylinders to the correct > size, new ones are supplied in the kit', and the original build manual says > '17.5mm for Vented Front discs, and 15mm for solid front discs, this is not > the same on any other Fiesta'... > > Does anyone know of the correct parts please, and also are Ferrodo still > the brake shoe brand of choice, or is there anything more suitable? Also I > may change the front discs / pads as I am not going anywhere fast (pun > intended!), is there anything to look out for on these in terms of brand > etc? > > Finally - the fan control switch has failed, I have a new one to fit, but > no amount of socket work will shift it, and I am heading for causing damage > - any recommendations for where and how to fit an new switch to the cooling > system, or should i just fit a manual switch on the dashboard? > > Hope you are all keeping safe, and best regards > > James T > Q2-002 > www.bostin.photography > > > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/quantumowners/416eb80b-60b7-4c09-b235-daf3c01a8625%40googlegroups.com.
