Brake Upgrade
23 January 2001, 07:31 AM
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Can anyone suggest the best option for upgrading the brakes from standard.
I know how popular the AP conversion is, but I am not looking to spend that kind of cash (new baby see's to that !)
I won't be doing any track days, road use only.
All comments greatfully received.
Ady
I know how popular the AP conversion is, but I am not looking to spend that kind of cash (new baby see's to that !)
I won't be doing any track days, road use only.
All comments greatfully received.
Ady
23 January 2001, 08:04 AM
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If you've got the old 2 pot calipers, get a second hand set of 4 pots, about £250ish.
Uprate the pads, Mintex 1155 are good value at about £70.
Braided steel lines are also a good buy, about £60. DOT 5 fluid may also be worthwhile.
Hope this helps.
Uprate the pads, Mintex 1155 are good value at about £70.
Braided steel lines are also a good buy, about £60. DOT 5 fluid may also be worthwhile.
Hope this helps.
23 January 2001, 08:44 AM
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Backing up what Tony said 
I have four-pots as standard, and have replaced front pads (1155s) front discs (Bremsport grooved) rear pads (Prodive/Ferrodo DS2000) and fitted braided lines and brake support bracket. Total cost £325/350. Makes a staggering difference, stopping power (when warmed) so powerful it gives a split second headache, fitting better rear pads (only done last weekend) make the car dive less/squat more, and even on track days I have not had any brake fade 
In fact my SO2s went off before brakes did 
AP/Brembo/Alcon set ups will, I am sure, take things to yet another level, and one day perhaps I'll be tempted, but so far the transformation is staggering compared to std, and a fraction of the cost of a proper upgrade
I have four-pots as standard, and have replaced front pads (1155s) front discs (Bremsport grooved) rear pads (Prodive/Ferrodo DS2000) and fitted braided lines and brake support bracket. Total cost £325/350. Makes a staggering difference, stopping power (when warmed) so powerful it gives a split second headache, fitting better rear pads (only done last weekend) make the car dive less/squat more, and even on track days I have not had any brake fade In fact my SO2s went off before brakes did AP/Brembo/Alcon set ups will, I am sure, take things to yet another level, and one day perhaps I'll be tempted, but so far the transformation is staggering compared to std, and a fraction of the cost of a proper upgrade
24 January 2001, 12:02 AM
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ady,
might have a set of 4 pots, prodrive grooved discs & ds2000 pads for sale in the next week or so, sorting out a big kit upgrade in the next week or so. mail me for info
simon
might have a set of 4 pots, prodrive grooved discs & ds2000 pads for sale in the next week or so, sorting out a big kit upgrade in the next week or so. mail me for info
simon
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