Upgraded Brakes

11th December 2007, 09:57

My standard disks and pads are on their last legs and i will be needing a new set up for the new year. I need some advice really guys as to what to go for?

im thinking;

- standard size mintex 1144 with mintex discs

- upgraded 285 discs (hi spec) with mintex 1144's (http://www.bigbrakes4u.com/spec-disc-front-p-439.html)

- upgraded conversion? what do i choose 206/306 etc...

any help will be much appriciated guys.

11th December 2007, 10:06

206 gti 266mm set-up seems preferred over the 285mm due to there weight, or if you are willing to stretch then go for the 4 pot brembo's from the 406 v6 coupe's.

standard 406 pads with xantia v6 discs are the proven set-up iirc too.

11th December 2007, 10:07

285's or hi spec's you will need 15" rims or bigger...

11th December 2007, 10:11

i am currently running 16'' wheels, on the brakes guide it mentions that i will need extention plates? what are these and what grinding will be needed to be done for fitting?

is this a good option?

11th December 2007, 10:19

if you go for the 406 brembo option, there is no grinding needed, nor are extension plates required.

will fit behind 16's, tho may need spacers of some size or desription.

11th December 2007, 10:33

these are £300+ without the spacers, was looking to spend around £200, cheers tho mate.

11th December 2007, 10:41

could anybody give me some info on the 285 hi spec set up?

what are extention plates? how much and where from?

what grinding will be needed?

will their be much increase in braking performance compared to standard mintex all round?

11th December 2007, 11:25

hi-spec will be more than the brembo's, and the brembo's can be picked up for around the £200 mark.

11th December 2007, 11:25

hi-spec will be more than the brembo's, and the brembo's can be picked up for around the £200 mark.

11th December 2007, 11:25

hi-spec will be more than the brembo's, and the brembo's can be picked up for around the £200 mark.

11th December 2007, 11:25

hi-spec will be more than the brembo's, and the brembo's can be picked up for around the £200 mark.

11th December 2007, 11:37

double post ftg.

11th December 2007, 12:38

206 gti 266mm brakes or 306 gti-6 283mm set up

jeeves you posted the same thing four times.

11th December 2007, 14:17

so the 406 discs will fit staright on?

where can i get the brembo kit for around 200?

11th December 2007, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by platty

so the 406 discs will fit staright on?

where can i get the brembo kit for around 200?

NO

V6 406 Brembo Calipers will fit straight on

You will need to throw the 406 discs away as they are too wide and will not letthe caliper sit on the strut.

You need to order Xantia v6 3.0l brakes:

Website - http://www.buypartsby.co.uk

Model - Xantia 3.0 v6
Part No - SBG2690

Basically the whole set up should be £220-250.

You will probably need spacers. I have 17" wheels and they still needed 6mm spacers:

11th December 2007, 14:34

imo you have a banging car rem, think you need some banging wheels as those wont do the Pug justice.

11th December 2007, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soulless

imo you have a banging car rem, think you need some banging wheels as those wont do the Pug justice.

thanks man

im gonna get ben (saxmaniac5) round to hel me clean them before we get them off, rub them down and get them black

then once the bank balance has bilt up again - Superleggras

11th December 2007, 14:44

good man, Super leggeras are much nicer than those 5 spokes and will show the Brembos off nicely.

11th December 2007, 19:35

brembos

http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/

11th December 2007, 20:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by nazz1

brembos

http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/

ha ha ha ha ha:

Tarox Brakes KMPE0201-10 Tarox 10 pot brake kit 106 All models exc 3 stud 91> 10 Pot (318x24)
£1,878.83

£1,822.46

Thats insane!

12th December 2007, 09:48

thanks for the help guys, i think im going to go for the big brake conversion, 285 discs, just to be different.

what will be needed for fitting?

you've mentioned grinding and extention plates?

thanks

12th December 2007, 10:02

two brembo calipers weighs the same as one normal VTS caliper.

Plus you need no grinding of the caliper, just a spacer and extended wheel bolts

Plus its a sexy visual mod too because even girls know what a brembo is.

12th December 2007, 10:12

Agreed Brembos are the way forward.

GTi6 brakes have nice stopping power mind...
they just weigh ten tonnes

12th December 2007, 10:58

and need grinding

i mean, who has a grinder sitting at home?

12th December 2007, 11:08

i do

12th December 2007, 11:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by williamsvts

i do

yeah but you're the dude with a 12 hour engine conversion turn around

You're not a man, your a machine

12th December 2007, 11:14

My mechanic friends do, so thats all that matters

12th December 2007, 11:54

ok ive found some calipers, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PEUGEOT-406-CO...QQcmdZViewItem

do i just need disks, pads, spacers and long bolts?

12th December 2007, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by platty

ok ive found some calipers, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PEUGEOT-406-CO...QQcmdZViewItem

do i just need disks, pads, spacers and long bolts?

yep thats what you will need mate.