266mm brakes

  1. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3
    #1
    Hi guys been searching for yours and just want to clarify, to upgrade to 266mm all you need is calipers, lines, pads, discs and new fluid? What's this things about carriers?
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS
    #2
    would also recomend a better m/c
  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3
    #3
    And that lol, so that's it?
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS
    #4
    this should help explains everything
    http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/sh...rmation-Thread
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  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3
    #5
    Yeah came across that was just making sure, cheers
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS
    #6
    you got another saxo?
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by sam_16v View Post
    you got another saxo?
    Yeah mate vts i think it's the one you were looking at buying from my way.
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3
    #8
    I'll probs get around o making a progress thread over it.
  9. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS
    #9
    yean mate get a thread up ive been looking to buy so many recently i cant remember which one it was what colour is it?
  10. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3
    #10
    Was back in march the ad went up, silver mk1.
  11. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS
    #11
    ah i remember the one with angel eyes needed new axle but came with one?
  12. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #12
    I read the OE mc was fine with 266s? even with the 283s but has longer pedal travel with 283s.

    Correct me if im wrong ofc. *people with exp
  13. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3
    #13
    I got 2 axles even though the axle is fine lol. Yeah thats the one, just waiting for payday and the next and should be road worthy. Bloody rain has been holding me up.
  14. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS
    #14
    standard mc is shocking standard vt brakes are much better if you upgrade the mc

    will you be driving it as your daily?
  15. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #15
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by sam_16v View Post
    standard mc is shocking standard vt brakes are much better if you upgrade the mc

    will you be driving it as your daily?
    Is this from experience on the internet dude or actual usage?
  16. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS
    #16
    actual usage john
  17. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #17
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by sam_16v View Post
    actual usage john
    Fair enough.

    I'll stick with the oe one.
  18. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Prickle View Post
    Fair enough.
    the brakes work better with a upgraded m/c you would be suprised by the difference tbh
  19. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #19
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by sam_16v View Post
    the brakes work better with a upgraded m/c you would be suprised by the difference tbh
    Sure but i thought, well after reading it would be better to change m/c if you went to 283+

    Whats the pedal travel like with 266's?

    Sorry for gatecrashing Wadoryu. Genuine questions here. lol.
  20. Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Lincolnshire Posts: 1633 Icelandic Grey Saxo VTR
    #20
    I got 266mm Lucas set up with exact braided lines and 23mm M/C and the pedal feel is awesome I'm so happy with it!
  21. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #21
    is that the oe mc?

    No idea on its size.
  22. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS
    #22
    23mm isnt standard cant remember the standard size iirc it 19 or 21 mm
  23. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #23
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by sam_16v View Post
    23mm isnt standard cant remember the standard size iirc it 19 or 21 mm
    Ok dude cheers.
  24. Established Member Joined: Mar 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 2369
    #24
    I run 266mm disc, pads & braided hoses without the bigger m/c and it runs fine, even with heavy breaking on track. I always thought it was needed for 283's+
  25. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #25
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Gordzilla View Post
    I run 266mm disc, pads & braided hoses without the bigger m/c and it runs fine, even with heavy breaking on track. I always thought it was needed for 283's+
    Awesome.

    if its fine like you say on heavy braking on track then thats good enough for me. ( i wont hit the track )

    I thought the same. However ive spoke to a dude with 283s and he said theyre fine with the oe m/c on his cammed s.

    Info sorted for when i do get them i just couldnt be arsed to faff on changing the m/c. again sorry for jumping in OP but at least a q is answered

    Cheers.
  26. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3
    #26
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by sam_16v View Post
    standard mc is shocking standard vt brakes are much better if you upgrade the mc

    will you be driving it as your daily?
    Snazzy,

    Oh no this is my track/toy car. It will be used and abused lol.
    Swifts still the daily.