306 calipers???

1. Richardabarnes L-plater Joined: Apr 2012 Wareham, Dorset Posts: 30 Mk1 saxo vtr/vts, phase1 106, phase 2 106 quiksilv

   #1 18th May 2012, 01:48

   Wanted more braking power so was going to source 306 calipers, servo and master. But need to know how easily the calipers will go onto strut and t-bar??
2. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #2 18th May 2012, 01:52

   Best bet is to go for the 283mm gti-6 brakes, they can be had for £80-£130 with disks and pads. They need a fair bit grinded off to fit a saxo though.
3. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #3 18th May 2012, 07:27

   also you mention tbar assume you mean the rear beam theres no need or point upgrading the rear brakes at all
   
   and you dont nessecerily need bigger
   i have standard 247mm calipers on my track vtr and did 25 minute sessions on track with no fade and was out braking a few cars
   good pad material and fluid are often overlooked and size chased when all your really doing is adding hib weight
4. BertieG Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 exeter, devon Posts: 1224 Clio 172

   #4 18th May 2012, 07:37

   at most i would go for 266s. mine stop excellently with only standard discs and pads, without fade. 283s always seems like overkill to me
5. barwell1992 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Rugby Posts: 752 saxo vtr 02, 150bhp yamaha FZ1:)

   #5 18th May 2012, 08:03

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by BertieG 283s always seems like overkill to me

   Not to mention they weigh a tone and need at least 15" wheels to fit
6. Richardabarnes L-plater Joined: Apr 2012 Wareham, Dorset Posts: 30 Mk1 saxo vtr/vts, phase1 106, phase 2 106 quiksilv

   #6 18th May 2012, 12:52

   What would you say Is the best pad material so get decent anchors??
7. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

   #7 18th May 2012, 20:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Richardabarnes What would you say Is the best pad material so get decent anchors??

   Pagid r s 4 2 blue!!!
   
   Sit down when you look at the price
8. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

   #8 18th May 2012, 20:50

   165 beans!
9. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #9 18th May 2012, 20:56

   blues arent that good from my experience id rather a set of rc5+ after the performance at mallory mine put up
   
   blues we had a clio with a set ruin them totally in a 15 minute track session
10. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

    #10 18th May 2012, 21:45

    Never had an issue with my blues, first set did oulton twice and a Trax session and over 20k on the road and that was on a 306
11. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #11 18th May 2012, 21:46

    literally only seen the one set
    some people like them i wouldnt bother for the price when in my experience the cls are farrr superior and less
12. Richardabarnes L-plater Joined: Apr 2012 Wareham, Dorset Posts: 30 Mk1 saxo vtr/vts, phase1 106, phase 2 106 quiksilv

    #12 20th May 2012, 01:22

    Has anyone tried yellowstuff pads??
13. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #13 20th May 2012, 09:23

    yellow stuff are actually fairly reasonable
    steer clear of green and red.though
14. Gabbastard Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 8390

    #14 20th May 2012, 13:40

    I have a full set of GTi6 calipers, hoses, nearly new discs and pads for sale, pm me