Discs

1. team_ellis Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Congleton, Cheshire Posts: 6 Saxo 1.1sx, 1974 mini cooperS rally car(1/2 built)

   #1 22nd May 2008, 18:05

   im running a standard 1.1i saxo on 15" alloys, i have a problem with the discs overheating to quickly. is there any straight swap that i can do for like VTR discs and callipers, or any other way? im tempted to get some green stuff pads due to the harder compound which will possibly give me slightly longer usage before fading.
   its not stopping power that im lacking its just brake fade which is causing the problem.
2. Coonper Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Coventry Posts: 5182 Lupo GTI

   #2 22nd May 2008, 22:15

   Ive got some vtr front calipers you can have for £40 posted.
   
   Come with good pads too.
   
   All you would need is discs, which are circa £10 each brand new.
3. steve_335 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 Wickford, ESSEX Posts: 3094 citroen saxo 1.1 VW polo 1.4 16v Fiesta 1.25

   #3 23rd May 2008, 23:29

   make sure they are ventilated discs, will allow more heat to get out so will take longer to fade.
4. team_ellis Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Congleton, Cheshire Posts: 6 Saxo 1.1sx, 1974 mini cooperS rally car(1/2 built)

   #4 26th May 2008, 20:55

   would they be a straight swap? or would i have to get a bit to convert them?
5. sharpie Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 West Lothian Posts: 919 02 Icelandic Ghey VTR

   #5 26th May 2008, 21:09

   when was the brake fluid last changed?
6. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #6 26th May 2008, 21:31

   if there getting hot quick then maybe its something else thats causing it mate ie worn bearing/bushes
7. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

   #7 27th May 2008, 18:03

   where do you live?
   i have some homeless vts brakes - full set up.
   are you a 4 stud?
   if yes... its a straight swap.
8. stu-n-shell Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Perth Posts: 4798 posi blue desire vt lookalike

   #8 27th May 2008, 18:05

   for a straight swap you need to have the bleed nippples on the callipers and the bolts for bolting the calliper to the hub from the vt callipers as the nipples on the 1.1 callipers are smaller and the 1.1 bolts are not long enuth for the vt callipers
9. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

   #9 27th May 2008, 18:11

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stu-n-shell for a straight swap you need to have the bleed nippples on the callipers and the bolts for bolting the calliper to the hub

   you also need some hands on the end of your arms. if you have none of these then, also, it will not be a straight swap and you may struggle.
10. smiith Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Sep 2007 Jail - Whitby Posts: 15034 520bhp Honda Jazz

    #10 27th May 2008, 18:17

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by johnnyg_vts you also need some hands on the end of your arms. if you have none of these then, also, it will not be a straight swap and you may struggle.

    You sir, have earned some rep
11. team_ellis Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Congleton, Cheshire Posts: 6 Saxo 1.1sx, 1974 mini cooperS rally car(1/2 built)

    #11 27th May 2008, 20:29

    lol, yes i have hands and lots and lots of bolts (i do have 2 rally cars in my garage, and studying motorsports engineering). yes it is the 4stud layout.
    i live in congleton cheshire. could you pm me your contact details, my number is 07837068331.