Furio brake upgrade: Suggestions/help

1. W103_A5H Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2009 Berkshire (Newbury) Posts: 3276 Mk6 Fiesta ST & Mk1 Fiesta Project

   #1 26th June 2011, 18:20

   I was thinking about upgrading my brakes on my saxo as they are pants as most of you are aware. What brakes could i change to in order to improve braking? Can i just change to grooved disks or is it worth doing a complete conversion if possible?
   
   Thanks for any help in advance
2. ryza Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 ipswich Posts: 961 track saxo Daily beemer

   #2 26th June 2011, 18:38

   what wheels you got?
3. W103_A5H Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2009 Berkshire (Newbury) Posts: 3276 Mk6 Fiesta ST & Mk1 Fiesta Project

   #3 26th June 2011, 18:49

   ATM i got 205 GTi speedlines, hopefully getting some vts ones soon though. Dont see what that has to do with it though lol
4. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

   #4 26th June 2011, 19:35

   It limits the size of disk upgrade you can go for.
   14s are 266mm biggest unless you go down the expensive after market route.
   If you have 15s then you can fit 283s.

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5. W103_A5H Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2009 Berkshire (Newbury) Posts: 3276 Mk6 Fiesta ST & Mk1 Fiesta Project

   #5 27th June 2011, 06:38

   ah ok. if i change the size of the discs will i need to chance the calipers aswell?

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6. Jungle Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Sheffield Posts: 1206 106 Rallye Turbo

   #6 27th June 2011, 11:03

   Yes you would, i will have a 266mm set up for sale soon.
   
   To put bigger brakes on you need caliper, disc and pads.
7. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #7 28th June 2011, 11:54

   Ever thought about good pads, discs and fluid on standard calipers?
   
   Furios have barely any power, certainly not enough to warrant bigger brakes unless youre name is Brian O'connor.
8. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

   #8 29th June 2011, 10:24

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ashleyp Ever thought about good pads, discs and fluid on standard calipers? Furios have barely any power, certainly not enough to warrant bigger brakes unless youre name is Brian O'connor.

   +1 describe pants?