AU brake upgrade choices?

[JC]

Not much difference in any of the stock brakes - they are all pretty much the same from AU2 through to BF (287 or 298 fronts, etc). The only real upgrade would be the PBR kit available for BA/BF (and therefore I assume AU2/3 as well), or the premium setup from AU2 through to BF.

Here's the fitment guide from dba:
AU II, AU III - all models 2000 - on F 502 Vented 287 65 28 25.6 71.8 5
R 503Solid 287 51 16 14.5 70.5 5

BA 4.0L DOHC 2002 - on F 504 Vented 298 65 28 26 70.5 5
4.0L Turbo 5.4L V8 4V
R 505 Solid 303 51 16 14.5 70.5 5

[StevenAu2]

Thanks for shedding some light on it.Atleast i now know not to hunt around for a different model.

[HOTC2R]

Originally Posted by Casper

ok, I know this has been covered a million times but I'm looking for the list of parts needed to change an AU1 brake setup to an AU 2/3 or BA setup (they are the same I think arnt they?). Obviously rotors, calipers and pads.. anything else and is the read a straight swap anyhow?

Casper, half way down this page is what you need.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=41093

Cheers

[LG]

Here it is again, for those who can't search:
Standard AUI:
- Front: Single Piston Caliper to hold a 287mm Disc
- Rear: Single Piston Caliper to hold a 287mm Disc

Standard AUII/III:
- Front: Twin Piston Caliper to hold a 287mm Disc
- Rear: Single Piston Caliper to hold a 287mm Disc

Tickford/Premium AU Setup:
- Front: Twin Piston Caliper to hold a 330mm Disc
- Rear: Single Piston Caliper to hold a 287mm Disc

BA (incl XR):
- Front: Twin Piston Caliper to hold a 298mm Disc
- Rear: Single Piston Caliper to hold a 303mm Disc

BA Premium Brakes:
- Front: Twin Piston Caliper to hold a 325mm Disc
- Rear: Single Piston Caliper to hold a 303mm Disc

FPV:
- Front: Twin Piston Caliper to hold a 330mm Disc
- Rear: Single Piston Caliper to hold a 303mm Disc

I think thats mostly correct. As you can see on the BA's they got a larger rear disc, but slightly smaller front disc (than the Tickford setup), unless you get a FPV setup as fitted to the FPVs.

[StevenAu2]

Originally Posted by LG

Here it is again, for those who can't search:
Standard AUI:
- Front: Single Piston Caliper to hold a 287mm Disc
- Rear: Single Piston Caliper to hold a 287mm Disc

Standard AUII/III:
- Front: Twin Piston Caliper to hold a 287mm Disc
- Rear: Single Piston Caliper to hold a 287mm Disc

Tickford/Premium AU Setup:
- Front: Twin Piston Caliper to hold a 330mm Disc
- Rear: Single Piston Caliper to hold a 287mm Disc

So what do we have to do to fit the larger front rotor on an Au2/3?

[janek]

does the fpv rotor/caliper setup (ba on) just bolt straight up to the au2/3???

[JC]

Mr Cube has bolted BA brakes to his AU1 (had to replace spindles etc to AU2 spec), which suggests that any of the BA brakes would bolt up as well, as long as you got the right calipers for the larger discs, etc.

[Perana]

Originally Posted by JC

Mr Cube has bolted BA brakes to his AU1 (had to replace spindles etc to AU2 spec), which suggests that any of the BA brakes would bolt up as well, as long as you got the right calipers for the larger discs, etc.

If thats the case then im guessing that the BF XR6T/XR8/Territory brakes should bolt on to AU2/3. Would be a bit cheaper than the Tickford/FPV setup too.

[LG]

For the Tickford/FPV Setup anyway, for the caliper to hold the larger disc, you need the braket, which helps it stick out and up. Not sure about the BA/BF Brakes. But will be much less costly than the Tickford setup. And i see no reason why it shouldnt just be a bolt on job. And having 303mm discs in the rear, will look alright.

[loxxr6]

Any chance we could have the AU1 > AU2 brake conversion put up as an article on the aufalcon.com site ?

Its a commonly asked question....

[FRDGAL]

Originally Posted by Racecraft

Krissy try the Bendix CT pads.. they are the newest member of the Bendix series and I thought they were better than the advance. THey have some no dust compound in them too.. I know a few of the Qld guys have got them and they are all happy with the CT pads :P

I asked about these and I was told they're quite good so I grabbed them. Should have them by tomorrow. Got the whole set for $78.

[FRDGAL]

After just buying the CT's, I've now been told they don't pull up (so many different opinions) so can someone tell me which is the better choice so that I can decide whether to swap them. Should I stay with the CT's or go with Advance?

I'm pretty hard on my brakes, that's my driving style, so which will suit better? And especially after all the go fast mods and more to come shortly, I need something that will be up for the task until I can afford the conversion.

[FRDGAL]

Oh and I forgot to ask about this - are PBR calipers good?

[JC]

Not sure about the CTs as I 've never used them.

PBR make the standard Ford calipers, as well as the upgraded sports brakes for AU2 - BF..

[StevenAu2]

Id like to know what improvement the PBR brake package(with the colored calipers) is over running the ford callipers with slotted DBA rotors and decent pads?

[parawolf]

Originally Posted by StevenAu2

Id like to know what improvement the PBR brake package(with the colored calipers) is over running the ford callipers with slotted DBA rotors and decent pads?

Noticable difference of multiple high speed stops at high aggression levels. You might want to read this:

http://www.fordforums.com.au/vbporta...article&id=220

[stats2001]

Just a question... To change front pads on an AU 1....do I need any special tools, and how long to do the job???

Thanks,

Mark

[stiddy]

Use a G clamp to push the piston back in.. the rest comes off with a couple of sockets.

and generally if you have the right tools and know how to do the job I give it 20-30mins to do both fronts..

[GK]

Originally Posted by stats2001

Just a question... To change front pads on an AU 1....do I need any special tools, and how long to do the job???

Thanks,

Mark

My brother and I changed my front discs and pads today, as well as the rear pads!

For the front we used, 13mm ring spanner, elbow grease, piston depression tool to get the piston all the way back in, 10mm spanner for the brake bleeding nipple, one way valved brake bleeding tool, brake fluid.

Instead of the piston depression tool, a g clamp would work ok too I reckon!

Oh and I needed to give the 13mm a few whacks with a mallet to get it going. Those bolts were very tight.

Hope that helps.

GK