1.1 Desire Upgrade

1. R35-Mark Newbie Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 8

   #1 22nd July 2012, 16:50

   Just about to change over the calipers for VTR/VTS units.
   
   While I'm at it I was going to change the hoses, so the query is which brake lines do I need? Are the hose fittings different on the 2 cars? Or as I suspect just go for a set of hoses for a VTR/VTS items?
   
   Thanks in advance
2. Quick Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 7064

   #2 22nd July 2012, 16:59

   Are you changing the discs? As Vt* runs a wider vented disc (and carrier & brackets!)
3. R35-Mark Newbie Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 8

   #3 23rd July 2012, 08:31

   Yes discs, pads and calipers. Just wondering if the hoses are the same.
4. button282 L-plater Joined: May 2011 Oxfordshire Posts: 74 Saxo desire

   #4 23rd July 2012, 10:01

   I've just had some mk1 vtr discs, pads and calipers put on my desire, hose fitting is the same as it seems, have had no problems. just remember to get the carrier bolts aswell as there longer
5. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

   #5 23rd July 2012, 18:24

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by button282 I've just had some mk1 vtr discs, pads and calipers put on my desire, hose fitting is the same as it seems, have had no problems. just remember to get the carrier bolts aswell as there longer

   you finally got my old brakes on??
6. button282 L-plater Joined: May 2011 Oxfordshire Posts: 74 Saxo desire

   #6 23rd July 2012, 23:12

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jeffchiz you finally got my old brakes on??

   yer, went on before tom when on holiday, and they seem alot better tbh
7. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

   #7 23rd July 2012, 23:13

   And hes got SS centre pipe & SS rear box and he will be low very soon!

   1 user thanked this post: button282
8. R35-Mark Newbie Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 8

   #8 27th July 2012, 21:07

   Taking on board the prompt for the longer caliper bolts I contacted my local Citroen dealer to order a set. What a waste of time that was. I was asked what make of brake caliper it was and of course I didn't know so checked the calipers and there is no manufacturer on them. How do you determine the make of them?
   
   Also, isn't it the same carrier bolts for all VTS/VTR's?
9. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

   #9 28th July 2012, 18:59

   The bolts are the same on all the vtr / s
   
   If you want longer ones I can do them with the bits you asked about last night
10. R35-Mark Newbie Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 8

    #10 29th July 2012, 18:08

    Thanks Swampy you now have mail.