sulli

I have grooved standard size discs and DS2000 pads on my MY98 turbo, with the standard 2 pots.

I obviously want to upgrade, as they just aren't good enough, and see my options as:
1. Better discs and pads
2. Bigger discs, retain calipers with extensions
3. 4 pot MY99 calipers (do these fit over the standard size discs?)
4. Aftermarket 4 pots

I haven't put 6 pots as I don't think I can afford it, as I need to do this on a budget - so what's the best way forward?
I am guessing that I should look out for some 2nd hand MY99/P1 calipers - if so, how much am I looking at, and what do I need to look out for?

Also, is it worth, when I upgrade, using braided lines and DOT5?

Blobster

As of Tue AM I will have a set of 4-pot MY99 available. (Brembo's going on in their place).

Yours for a small fee.

Blobster

sulli

How much - am well skint but get paid 30th.
Where are you located?
Do they fit straight over standard discs?

RON

Sulli,
You'll need the discs for the four pots too, but Blobster won't be needing his due to the upgrade, just one small note, you also need at least 16 inch wheels.
Ron.

sulli

I have 16" wheels luckily.

RON

There ya go then .............

sulli

How big r the MY99 discs compared to my MY 98 ones?

And Blobster - YHM.

TonyNesta

I upgraded the brakes on my MY98 this way, and it made a huge difference. If you're on a budget as I was, pick up a second hand set of 4 pots with the discs and pads that come with them, and while you're at it, get hold of a set of braided steel brake lines (about £60 new ?) and DOT5.1 fluid. This should give you a significant improvement over standard 2 pots.

When these discs/pads expire, or when you can afford it, use some higher spec discs and pads - I'm on a budget and I've just put on Black Diamond discs with Mintex 1155 pads all round, which is a pretty good combination.

T

RON

2 pot disc size is 272mm, the four pot disc size is 294mm.