bigger brakes on a vts help plz

1. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

   #1 27th August 2008, 17:44

   hallo! im after some bigger brakes for my 2002 vts. i have a limited budget as i dont start my job untill next week so ive been to a couple of scrap yards today and ive found some 266mm discs and calipers off of a 406 ( im not exactly sure of the engine size, think its either a 1.8 or a 2.0). does anyone no if they will fit ok and work correctly or is there any other cars that wud av more compatible discs and calipers? any help is much appriciated cheers!
2. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #2 27th August 2008, 17:46

   they wont work. you cant use the 406 brakes unless using the brembos. 206, 306, 207, 307 etc is fine though.
3. G1nge Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Cleckheaton Posts: 145 Astra GTE 16v - For Sale

   #3 27th August 2008, 17:54

   back to the drawing board then mr gould!
4. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

   #4 27th August 2008, 17:54

   ive just been talking to nijj and he reckone the best bet is to get hold of some gti-6 brakes. or the 206 gti 180 brakes but i cant find any anywher! do u no where i can find some? thanks for the help mate
5. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

   #5 27th August 2008, 17:55

   hey up gingeeeee pooooosss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6. Nij Yorkshire Joined: Apr 2008 Brighouse, W. Yorks Posts: 3699 Citroen C4 VTR Coupe Porsche 924

   #6 27th August 2008, 17:59

   306 GTi6 mate
7. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

   #7 27th August 2008, 18:01

   y thank u kind sir, looks like tomorrows work is out of the window lol. guna av to try find a gti-6 in a scrappers, fun fun fun! cheers everyone
8. G1nge Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Cleckheaton Posts: 145 Astra GTE 16v - For Sale

   #8 27th August 2008, 18:01

   or ona 206 gti 180
   
   Look on yell.com for a pug breakers!
   
   Be round in a bit anyways!
9. G1nge Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Cleckheaton Posts: 145 Astra GTE 16v - For Sale

   #9 27th August 2008, 18:02

   you aint finding a GTi6 in a scrappers, not a chance. Anything decent will be split for parts before it hits the scrappy!
10. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

    #10 27th August 2008, 18:05

    we guna ring everywhere tomoz then ?
11. user_22085 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Sheffield Posts: 574 98'SaxoVTR 88' R5 GTT

    #11 27th August 2008, 18:20

    As soon as you mention gti or vts they start laughing at you because they no there going to have you pants down god and proper
    Sully
12. Tim_W Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Wolverhampton Posts: 702 MK1 Saxo VTR

    #12 27th August 2008, 18:21

    306 GTi6 brakes are like rocking horse shit to be honest, good ones are anyway. I think you will find most people who have a set know what they have got and will charge accordingly. If you dont know what your looking for then those that dont have a set will tell you they have and pass off any old shite. I dont know what sort of budget you have in mind but GTi6 brakes are going to cost you. It might be worth waiting untill you have started your job rather than to rush into it and buy something that turns out to be a pile of crap. It could end up costing you more in the long run.
    
    Tim
13. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

    #13 27th August 2008, 18:36

    been speaking to nijj and he got a set for under 100 quid, can u get the parts straight from peogeot? i no they will cost abit but ill av to get em brand new if they are really rare
14. G1nge Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Cleckheaton Posts: 145 Astra GTE 16v - For Sale

    #14 27th August 2008, 18:57

    for the amount they'll cost you you might as well save and get some highspec etc
15. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

    #15 27th August 2008, 19:08

    high spec wot ginge? they cant get any bigger or they wont fit?
16. Tim_W Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Wolverhampton Posts: 702 MK1 Saxo VTR

    #16 27th August 2008, 19:39

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by gouldy87 been speaking to nijj and he got a set for under 100 quid, can u get the parts straight from peogeot? i no they will cost abit but ill av to get em brand new if they are really rare

    You could get some re-manufactured from GSF (German Swedish French) or euro car parts. They are a lot cheaper than 'new' ones from Peugeot and you can be 100% certain that they will be better than some of the second hand shite i have seen.
    
    Tim
17. pjm300 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2005 Potters Bar United Kingdom (England) Posts: 2749 T/B'd VTS

    #17 27th August 2008, 19:44

    pm zaine on here, he might have one, if not 266's from a berlingo or similar are perfectly adequate and a good upgrade if you use decent pads and discs
18. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

    #18 27th August 2008, 20:00

    cheers everyone
19. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

    #19 27th August 2008, 20:01

    euro car parts in leeds do reconditioned gti6 brakes then?
20. quickkwak07 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2008 norwich Posts: 317 1999 vtr

    #20 27th August 2008, 20:24

    gti-6 front calipers from euro car patrs is £64 each plus vat but i dont know if that would include carriors and obv no disks
21. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

    #21 27th August 2008, 20:39

    nice one mate. do u no how much the discs are and is that price for the calipers for the pair?
22. quickkwak07 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2008 norwich Posts: 317 1999 vtr

    #22 27th August 2008, 20:47

    think that is just for one caliper but that was the only placed i have look so far as have nt lookd into prices to much yet there is loads of places though like gsf wilco etc that will sell therm and i would rather save a bit and buy new than buy second hand and i think ypou can get grooved dics for around the £70 mark but like i said i have nt check prices out so dnt just take my word for it
23. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

    #23 27th August 2008, 20:50

    ok thanks alot mate
24. Tim_W Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Wolverhampton Posts: 702 MK1 Saxo VTR

    #24 27th August 2008, 21:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by quickkwak07 gti-6 front calipers from euro car patrs is £64 each plus vat but i dont know if that would include carriors and obv no disks

    I think it includes the carriers but what you have to take into account is the £25 sure charge (per caliper). In other words you put the £25 down and when you weigh in your old calipers you get it back. Its a way for them to get your old calipers back so they can start their process all over again. I recon you could blag them with your VTR calipers, so long as Euro car parts get a set to send back i dont think they will be too fussed. Its something i am going to have to do if i go down the GTi6 route with mine, but i want to keep the VTR calipers. I think the re-manufactured GTi6 brakes are about £89 each including sure charge but dont quote me on that. Obviously with the sure charge back your only paying £64 each. Shop around though because GSF are cheaper by a long shot and i think they only charge you £20 sure charge.
    
    Tim
25. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

    #25 27th August 2008, 22:32

    there is a euro car parts near me so i can go and collect the brakes. and as above do u reckon they will do a part ex for my VTS calipers?
26. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

    #26 28th August 2008, 00:56

    ive found a berlingo van wiv decent calipers and discs but is there anything else i need off the van? like these carriers ? im not sure wot they are tbh? help plz?
27. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

    #27 28th August 2008, 18:05

    been to scrappers today an the brakes off the van av gone. ive been to euro car parts and they want 65 quid each for the gti-6 brake calipers as well as some calipers to trade in, looks like my bigger brake plan has gone out of the window for along time
28. Elliot17 L-plater Joined: Jun 2008 Ipswich Posts: 80 106 WITH VTR engine! so kinda saxo :D

    #28 29th August 2008, 01:23

    gsf and eurocarparts ftw!
    i reckon for a full gti-6 conversion you'll need £300, hope this helps
29. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

    #29 29th August 2008, 18:50

    yea mate i went to euro car parts yesterday and they gave me a price on the calipers 80 quid each with retention i cant remember wot other prices were for the discs and pads are coz the list is in the car
30. andywiddss1 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2007 skipton northyorks Posts: 5275 clio 172 exclusive track toy

    #30 29th August 2008, 19:31

    try on this forum mate they do come up for sale now an again
    
    http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showforum.php?id=13&page=1
31. gouldy87 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932

    #31 30th August 2008, 23:29

    cheers mate
32. Mr_suv Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 blandiago Posts: 4483 Hondaaaa

    #32 30th August 2008, 23:47

    zara picasso brakes are 283mm and can be picked up from scrappies for about 30-40 quid everything inc discs and will fit under a 15inch alloy with minute grinding just for the book xx
33. onzakieron Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Durham - Newcastle Posts: 1208 Saxo VTRRRRR

    #33 31st August 2008, 01:21

    I got a set of 283mm brakes off a 406 and they went straight on my R. They look pretty much identical to my mates GTI-6 brakes. Weird seeing as they aren't Brembos but aye, £40....Bargain.