266mm brake discs

  1. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition
    #1
    How in fuckerys name do I work out what discs I need?

    I've got a set of calipers from a breakers on eBay, they're 266mm calipers, that's literally all I know. I went and spoke to my local motor factor who said the fitment is different for different cars, ie the 206 HDi 1.6 and 1.9 both come with 266mm vented discs, but are different fitment, I'm assuming hub offset.

    Someone help a brother out, I struggle to dress myself man.
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #2
    Which callipers have you got? Post a pic, depending on the calliper you need a 34mm or 27mm offset. I've just been through the same ball ache.
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition
    #3
    Pow, saved by the Prickle, cheers sausage x

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  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mickswan View Post
    Which callipers have you got? Post a pic, depending on the calliper you need a 34mm or 27mm offset. I've just been through the same ball ache.
    Fuck knows! I'm shit, I'll check them out tonight though against the guide posted below which will hopefully sort me out!
  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #5
    I'm assuming that you have Bosch ones, all it'll be is round or square pads.
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mickswan View Post
    I'm assuming that you have Bosch ones, all it'll be is round or square pads.
    Handily, I think they've got some pads in! So it'll be easy to check out!
  7. Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v
    #7
    There should be printed on the caliper the brand,Bosh/Lucas etc,that way you'll know what discs you need.
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition
    #8
    Righty, bit more assistance please.

    I've established I have these calipers:

    266mm BOSCH Caliper (Square Ended Pads) [Type 2]

    266mm diameter
    22mm thick
    Vented disc, with a 34mm offset
    5kg disc weight
    54.0mm piston
    ~4.8kg caliper weight
    14" Minimum Wheel Size [May catch on 14" wheels with inner balancing weights]




    Does anyone know what model car they came as standard on so I can start getting discs ordered?
  9. Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v
    #9
    If they're the same as the ones i had they come off a C2 VTS,i had 266x22mm discs on my VTS too and used these discs with the bosh caliper which have this pad shape:

  10. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #10
    Mine off a berlingo, sure muz has the same.
  11. Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 700 Mk6 Golf GTD Saxo VTS Project Rally Car
    #11
    Take the pad and caliper down to your local motor factors. I had to try and find out what discs AND pads mine needed and they were most helpful at trying different stock off the shelf until we found the right combination.
  12. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #12
    What make are you after? I've got the part numbers for mintex handy I'm throwing them on my motor at the minute.