Rear VTS Caliper same as non-ABS VTR???????

  1. Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS
    #1
    Do i need a rear ABS rear brake caliper or can i get any one?
    Is the ABS integral to the caliper or can i get a base model caliper?
    Im on abotu the bit with the piston in it.
    thanks, john.
  2. Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 N. Ireland Posts: 576 BMW 328i Coupe with M3 diff
    #2
    afaik you need a vts caliper
  3. Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS
    #3
    can anyone confirm this? cheers.
  4. Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328
    #4
    On the 306 the caliper is no where near the abs pick up ring
    and they use the same caliper
    j i have a pair of drive shaft nuts here if u want them
  5. Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS
    #5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by swampy View Post
    On the 306 the caliper is no where near the abs pick up ring
    and they use the same caliper
    j i have a pair of drive shaft nuts here if u want them
    ta mate, the whole driveshaft thing is taking a back seat at the moment till i can sort out my sticking caliper, etc, unlol.
  6. Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS
    #6
    so a vtr caliper will work perfectly fine on my abs vts?
  7. Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS
    #7
    someone got an answer ta?
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 102
    #8
    i think you can use every caliper the abs isn't on it
  9. Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS
    #9
    right, i have had a look today and as far as i can tell you can use any 247mm solid disc caliper. abs, as on the front brakes, is all to do with the hub.