Fordmods Logo

AU SERIES 1 BRAKES 

 

Page 1 of 1 [ 7 posts ] 

 
 Post subject: AU SERIES 1 BRAKES
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:31 pm 
Fordmods Newbie
Offline
User avatar

Age: 59

Posts: 7

Joined: 7th Mar 2007

Ride: AU 5.0 & EF 6cyl

Location: Mackay
QLD, Australia

Hi,

Have just purchased series 1 AU Fairmont 5.0.

Brakes were inadequate, so I have fitted slotted rotors and Bosch pads. Car stops much better, but still not as well as I would like.

Is there an upgrade to improve braking in series 1 AU? Rotors are small, on these cars.

Any help appreciated,

Regards Simon
Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:45 pm 
Technical Contributor
Offline
User avatar

Age: 44

Posts: 4093

Joined: 20th Mar 2005

Gallery: 2 images

Ride: 2.0 Turbo VW

Power: 142 rwkw

Location: Seaford State:
VIC, Australia

You can install AU series 2/3 brakes into and AU series 1.
A few more other things have to be changed also.

Do a search,
I recall of about 3-4 people doing this as the AU1's have crap brakes.

 

_________________

Carefree, we may not be number one, but we're up there.

Last edited by Krytox on Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:47 pm 
Fordmods Junkie
Offline
User avatar

Age: 45

Posts: 1000493

Joined: 6th Nov 2004

Gallery: 2 images

Ride: AUXR6 HP With Ducati SupA Bike!

Location: Perth
WA, Australia

have u changed the brake fluid as well? that can have a marked improvement on feel as well
next step is braided lines


if u still want more u will have to upgrade to Au2 brakes
which means

au2 calipers,pads, rotors upright and lower control arms
and the au2 front anti roll bar

 

_________________

RIP SCOTT

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:56 pm 
Fordmods Newbie
Offline
User avatar

Age: 59

Posts: 7

Joined: 7th Mar 2007

Ride: AU 5.0 & EF 6cyl

Location: Mackay
QLD, Australia

Thanks, I'll do the fluid next, but I think S2 S3 upgrade is on the cards.

I don't drive it that fast, but would like to have some stopping power there if needed,

Regards Simon
Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:58 pm 
Fordmods Newbie
Offline
User avatar

Age: 59

Posts: 7

Joined: 7th Mar 2007

Ride: AU 5.0 & EF 6cyl

Location: Mackay
QLD, Australia

Thanks for the help

Regards Simon
Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:06 pm 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Age: 36

Posts: 1133

Joined: 15th Oct 2005

Gallery: 5 images

Ride: AU Fairmont I6

Location: Melbourne
VIC, Australia

IF not try to get the S1 T-series Stub axles because then you can put the S2 brakes on your car and they can sit at the back.

 

_________________

Ford Fairmont AU
www.aufalcon.com/aujls

My Ebay items for sale

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 6:07 pm 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Age: 37

Posts: 812

Joined: 9th Nov 2004

Ride: xr6t

Location: Newcastle
NSW, Australia

If your planning to go s2 or 3 then you may aswell go ba brakes, apparently the uprights are exactly the same as au 2 and 3 so im guessing they will fit on the s1. Plus they are cheap as chips.

 

_________________

Rides:
-Ba xr6t, wog cooler, K&N pod on custom intake, battery moved to other side, flash, custom cooler piping, presons auto, car pc, 19" lenso speed 6, going for 300rwkw
-FZR 250- run around bike

Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:
Sort by  
 Page 1 of 1  [ 7 posts ] 

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 20 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

 

 

It is currently Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:39 am All times are UTC + 11 hours

 

 

(c)2014 Total Web Solutions Australia - Australian Web Hosting and Domain Names