uprated brakes ??

1. lharrowing Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 norwich Posts: 941 Citroen Saxo Westcoast MK1

   #1 26th June 2009, 00:07

   just a quick question i have a westcoast and looking to upgrade brakes. obv i have drum on rear but are the xsara brakes woth getting ??? i might leave drums on for now and get another axle another time so ill take the master cylinder from the xsara but i wont need to use it yet as ill still have drums ?? am i right in thinking this .
2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 26th June 2009, 00:08

   Read the threadone thread below this one.
3. lharrowing Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 norwich Posts: 941 Citroen Saxo Westcoast MK1

   #3 26th June 2009, 00:57

   so xsara or belingo basically. but i have drum on rear so isnt the master cylinder less powerfull on the rear lines due to drums ?? so i could run bigger front brakes but when i get new axle will need master cyclinder for the discs for rear ?? if that makes sense
4. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #4 26th June 2009, 01:15

   Nah you dont have to. But you can get a 23mm anyway, they dont cost much and will be slightly better if your concerned about it!
5. lharrowing Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 norwich Posts: 941 Citroen Saxo Westcoast MK1

   #5 26th June 2009, 01:25

   okk cheers. suprised i though cars with drum brakes generally had a less powerfull master cylinder due to drums. well ill prob get a master cylinder for when discs are on rear anyway.