Santa's little helpers

[Howard]

Look what Santa got for me early this year. They are made by Black Diamond here in the uk. More parts to come from rockauto so watch this space.

 

[rich uk]

UK Ex parts whatever next ?

look mean though

 

[regorsmith]

Lush...!!!

Almost seems a shame to put them on...lol

 

[SB98UKexplorer]

is that coated in black or is the whole metal black?

 

[Howard]

According to their web site.

Black Diamond performance brake discs are phosphate coated motorsport quality high performance brake discs. Black Diamonds Combi (drilled and grooved) brake discs provide extra cooling, extra friction and instant response and have Black Diamonds unique compound and extra heat treatment to provide you with awesome braking performance.

So I guess it will come off after use. But the set of 4 do look cool at the moment. I'll report how the braking performance is as time goes by.

 

[Howard]

Ok here we go with the installation.

First please use proper stands.

These two bolts hold the caliper on.

The disc should just pull off.

A brake spring tool is a great help.

 

[Howard]

This pivot often siezes, copper slip will keep it moving.

The new handbrakes parts.

Fit the adjuster so that you can get to the star through the slot in the back plate.

 

[Howard]

New disc goes back on.

New pads clip into the caliper and then the double fork goes to the bottom and they pivot in.

Job done. Adjust handbrake and test. May take several goes to get the handbrake just right.

 

[gmanpaint]

Replacing the E-brake hardware is a fun job the 1st go around....lol

Those rotors look real nice.

 

[jcasey007]

so, how do they perform on the road?

 

[Howard]

Well after doing the top and bottom ball joints and fitting the front discs and pads, she has sailed through the MOT. So all set for Ford Fair and another year of happy motoring.

 

[ihpj]

Well after doing the top and bottom ball joints and fitting the front discs and pads, she has sailed through the MOT.

Good to hear!