brake question

1. ludikure66 Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8

   #1 4th April 2012, 14:32

   hello...i bought brake calipers from xsara vts mk1 for 283mm disc and 57mm caliper. they fit nicely...but i dont know if this thing will do properly with std master cylinder! do i need to change it (witch one fits) or this is just plug and play??
   ..and what about rear brakes....do i need to change them too???
   thanks very much for help.....
   
2. Mike_Roberts Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Oswestry / Lyneham Posts: 180 1993 106 XSI 1.4 miami 2005 Fiesta mk6

   #2 4th April 2012, 15:02

   Try it with the standard MC and see what you think. The pedal travel will be slightly longer but people prefer different pedal feels. Then if needs be, uprate to a bigger master cylinder. I'm running a 23mm and that's on only 247mm brakes. Almost too big if i'm honest.
   
   Rear brakes 'should' be fine but it's all trial and error. If they start to lock before the front, then a bias valve will be needed.
3. Gordzilla Established Member Joined: Mar 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 2369

   #3 4th April 2012, 17:06

   I think for 283's you do need another MC
4. ludikure66 Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8

   #4 4th April 2012, 18:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Gordzilla I think for 283's you do need another MC

   from what car should i get it??
   thx
5. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

   #5 4th April 2012, 18:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ludikure66 from what car should i get it?? thx

   i got one off a 406 without abs (took a bit of looking as most have abs) for my mates car, i had 283mm brakes on my gti and i didnt see anything wrong with the std master cylinder
   
   but you havent said what saxo you have? different models have different sized ones
6. ludikure66 Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8

   #6 4th April 2012, 18:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jeffchiz i got one off a 406 without abs (took a bit of looking as most have abs) for my mates car, i had 283mm brakes on my gti and i didnt see anything wrong with the std master cylinder but you havent said what saxo you have? different models have different sized ones

   vts 16v mk2 is the model....thanks for your help!!
7. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

   #7 4th April 2012, 19:00

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ludikure66 vts 16v mk2 is the model....thanks for your help!!

   ah ok then make sure you get a 2 port abs one then
   
   this should be perfect
   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peugeot-30...item1e6cd2f5c4
8. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

   #8 4th April 2012, 19:01

   Extended brake lines are a good idea aswell
9. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

   #9 4th April 2012, 19:04

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by swampy Extended brake lines are a good idea aswell

   wonder where one would buy them from.... lol
10. ludikure66 Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8

    #10 4th April 2012, 19:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jeffchiz ah ok then make sure you get a 2 port abs one then this should be perfect http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peugeot-30...item1e6cd2f5c4

    i need 4 ports...ok than 406 without abs wil fit me...maybe you know if oil canister from saxo fits?
11. Jac000001 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Sheffield Posts: 315 03 JP4 VTS

    #11 6th April 2012, 22:45

    ive just bought a set of 283mm 406 brembos and braided hoses for my jp4 mk2 vts which master cylinder would you recommend for me (what difference does 2 or 4 port make?)? also with a braided hose kit do they go all the way to the MC or just up until the metal pipes?
    sorry for the hijack