Ford Capri 2.8i Special Pt3 BRAKE UPGRADE TIME !!

Hi Everyone
Welcome back to MEC-TEC, in this episode we are back on the Capri !
The 1st job on the Agenda is to sort out the front Brakes and we have some upgraded parts to fit ! Lets get it sorted !
I hope you enjoy the video
Regards MEC
DISCLAIMER
Please note these videos are made for your viewing pleasure, these videos are not intended to be instructional, more for entertainment of me getting things wrong ! any advice taken on is at your own risk, I take no responsibility for anything you may do ! With that said, sit back and enjoy !

[@kennethfinnegan2937]

I bought my red 2.8i 31 and a half years ago and I've been busy fitting a lot of new parts including the front brake pads, callipers and discs. Hopefully it'll be on the road in summer.

[@mec-tec]

Hi mate thats awesome to have had it that long ! This one is my 14th Capri ! They have always been one of my fav cars, good luck with yours ! 👍👍👍

[@kennethfinnegan2937]

I bought my first capri in summer of 1986 and I have had at least one every day since then. Getting on for everyday for nearly 37 years and still not bored of them. As I'm doing the 2.8i I'm using the MK1 3 litre thats now an ETCC ford works touring car replica.

[@fireball8767]

Any luck on finding out what the misfire was? Good old capris allways keep you busy with jobs lol...but lovely looking cars

[@mec-tec]

Hi mate yes it was in a previous video, it turned out to be a tappet that was too tight, we unwound it by about a 1/4 turn and it runs perfectly now ! 👍👍👍

[@fireball8767]

@@mec-tec had a few of them myself m8 antirol bar bushes at the frount are a common problem gives steering wheel wobble also the rear diff can be known to make grinding noises or even seize up in some cases 2 things to be on the lookout for 👍

[@Heartofaloin]

Them disc look so tiny, surprised they even work

[@mec-tec]

Yep compared to modern cars they are on the small side 🙈

[@leerowell9434]

Loving the capri content From memory the discs should be bolted to the hub with locking tabs. Anyway fab videos looking forward to seeing more. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mec-tec]

Hi mate Glad you like the vid ! Interesting about the locking tabs, i can only assume they have been left off in the past, hopefully the locktite will do its job 🤞🤞👍👍👍

[@leerowell9434]

Can we have more capri vids please!! 😊 Where did you get the discs & pads from? I’d like to upgrade mine at some point. Cheers.

[@meandthefamily1485]

Brilliant cars great fun, Fords strong days in my opinion The 80,s V6 Capri's great fun Cheers mate 👍.

[@mec-tec]

Hi mate Thanks for the message and support ! Glad you like it, there always been summit about the capri, this one is my 14th ! All the best Mec 👍👍👍

[@TheJoefussGarage]

Hello there brother, I had several Capris, here in the States back in the 80's... 74' and 76's... 2.0 , 2.6 , and 2.8's.. Suspension wise, the most problems I had with that shaking of the steering wheel at 70 mph or so, was related to control arm bushings and strut rod bushings.. Stock, rubber Moog brand versions worked best for me.. I had 4 family members driving them, besides myself, so I kinda was running a mini Capri restoration dealership so to speak.. God speed to your success 😉!!!!

[@mec-tec]

Hi mate thats superb ! Good on ya for keeping them all going ! I think on my car the bushes have been upgraded to polybushes, since i did the brakes alot of the wobble has gone, i think the rest is down to the ancient tyres on it so il get them replaced next 👍 All the best and thanks for the message ! Regards MEC 👍👍👍

[@chalkfarmcarsquadso1664]

Great video yet again. 👍👍👍👍see you soon buddy

[@mec-tec]

Thanks mate ! 👍👍👍

[@g3rcq]

Hi Mec - those new discs look the business another good job well done - I will look out for MEC-TEC family at Barleylands Classic Motor Show & Family Fun Day this Sunday 11th Sept 22 - D

[@mec-tec]

Hi wakko Yes the discs are very good indeed and yes as you say il be at Barleylands on sunday ! 👍👍👍👍

[@frothe42]

Great job as always! Nice to hear it drives better, but how does it track down the road? If you need new tyres, I would also check the front alignment. Of course, you already know that!

[@mec-tec]

Hi mate Thanks glad you like it ! Yes it drives nice and straight but as you say id like to get it tracked too 👍👍👍

[@dave-huston-dublin]

Great In Depth Video., Do you have the part number for the discs. Thanks

[@mec-tec]

Hi mate Thanks! Glad you like it, i dont have a part number, but i do have an ebay item number ... 110465498988 hope this helps Regards MEC 👍👍

[@rexthewarhorse]

It sounded like it was my cats clawing on the sofa, but they were sleeping peacefully 😄 You got me good 😅

[@mec-tec]

🤣🤣🤣 haha superb 👍👍

[@stevenbutler2030]

Great video mate 👍

[@mec-tec]

Thanks mate ! Glad you like it 👍👍👍👍

[@simonbarrett3916]

I want a 2.8i....childhood hero

[@mec-tec]

Deffo mate they are awesome 👍👍👍

[@quotastic]

Very good in depth video. More Capri stuff to come hopefully 🙂

[@mec-tec]

Hi mate thanks for the msg and support ! Yes there will be some more Capri content in the future 👍👍👍

[@bowmosexual]

Nice video, good to see you've fitted the groove the right way round, a lot of people aren't aware of that.

[@mec-tec]

Thanks mate glad u like it 👍👍👍