Upgraded to 283mm

1. Gavtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 153 Saxo VTR

   #1 25th April 2008, 16:11

   Hello there people, bought a set of 206 gti180 calipers discs and pads the other week and just fitted them, make my old vtrs look like they came out of a kinder egg lol, but after bleeding as i have been told so many times there is a fair bit of play in the pedal although some good braking performance. im looking for a master cylinder to improve them further but cant seem to get one, does any one either have one or know where i can get one. which do i want is it the 23mm cylinder? will it make the brakes feel normal again in the pedal
2. vtcarl Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 telford, shropshire Posts: 968 E86 Z4 3.0 si coupe

   #2 25th April 2008, 19:28

   its from a pug 406 non abs model. i think its 23.8mm, but i have one fitted to mine and it made the pedal firmer and traveled less. got mine off ebay for 35 notes new.
3. Gavtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 153 Saxo VTR

   #3 25th April 2008, 19:30

   how much trouble was it to fit though theres a few lines connected a fair amount of fluid to go everywhere coming frm the resovoir
4. vtcarl Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 telford, shropshire Posts: 968 E86 Z4 3.0 si coupe

   #4 25th April 2008, 19:36

   very easy to fit. before removal just disconnect one of the lines to a caliper and let drain. once its empty then unscrew each brake hose connected to the m/c. then undo the 2 retaining bolts that hold the m/c to the servo. make sure that you have some rags handy incase of any drippage. use the saxo resivior and original seals off the saxo m/c. then replace in reverse. top up the resivior and begin the bleeding process.
5. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #5 25th April 2008, 19:45

   as said the 406 NON ABS model is what you want. i know that some people have also upgraded the servo aswell.
   
   the braking will be at the top of the pedal and feel alot better. i have the 266mm setup and find that there is some pedal travel but its not that bad so am sticking with the standard MC
6. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #6 25th April 2008, 20:32

   I'v got 266mm calipers with 23.8mm MC and it reduced the travel a lot !! Feels soo different first, but after a while it does feel better than on a 19mm MC.
7. FinchysSaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Buckinghamshire Posts: 2087 Megane F1 R26 Liquid Yellow

   #7 26th April 2008, 13:54

   Take it from upgrading to the 406 no abs MC you still keep your abs or not??
   
   Thanks
   
   Finch
8. Simps86 L-plater Joined: Jun 2006 Northwich United Kingdom (England) Posts: 68 Renaultsport Clio 182 Trophy

   #8 26th April 2008, 17:40

   You need an ABS MC to keep the ABS, i have a 306 GTI 6 one.