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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - How do you fit MG Metro vented discs

Following on from another thread its been mentioned you can fit MG Metro Turbo vented discs and calipers to a Sprite. How easy is it?

Also heard about fitting Ford RS MK4 escort turbo vented discs , anybody know anything about this.
R Mcknight

Not sure about fitting them but to help you to search some out you don't need Metro Turbo brakes, all Metros after around 1985 and pre K series had vented discs I think.
john payne

Metro turbo discs were 212mm if I remember and Ford RS turbo are 260mm so not really compatible. Our kits use the Escort Mk3 turbo 260mm discs but they are on our own hubs . The fitting is totally different to the Midget as the Ford disc fits over the hub rather than to the back of it.
J L HEAP

There was an item in MASC magazine about 3 years ago on how to fit Metro calipers. Matt (Tarquin) who used to post here regularly had fitted them and provided a write up and photos.
Guy W

Have a look half way down this page
http://forum.austina30a35ownersclub.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2581
J L HEAP

A couple of pics of the finished article but precious few clues as to what's involved?
David Smith

Indeed, just happened across this the other day.
J L HEAP

See:
http://www.mg-cars.net/mg-midget-sprite-technical-bbs/brake-shudder-metro-vented-discs-2010100312134912857.htm

http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35700

http://www.mg-cars.net/mg-midget-sprite-technical-bbs/brake-upgrade-20101001212514919.htm

Best wishes
Mike

ps guess you have checked out Peter May Engineering brake upgrade options?
M Wood

This thread was discussed on 29/09/2015

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