Big disc conversion any good ?

1. R085_VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 574

   #1 20th May 2007, 13:20

   Hi i want to elminate brake fade and get a bit of better stopping power thats the aim.
   
   To upgrade to 283 calipers then discs and pads uprated it seems it comes to around the 350 pounds mark...
   
   I see that GMC sell a big disc conversion and so do godspeed, both are the same price £225..
   
   Anyone done this to there saxo and what components have you used if so THanks.
2. R085_VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 574

   #2 20th May 2007, 13:22

   This is the kit im looking at ... been told not to get green stuff pads though ?
   
   
   
   Also Hi Spec do a similar conversion for 209 pounds but that doesnt come with any brake pads..
3. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #3 20th May 2007, 13:43

   there better as i have one but for the money just get a set of gti brakes off williams
4. R085_VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 574

   #4 20th May 2007, 13:53

   id prefer to not have to mess around with changing calipers, im only going to do the odd track day etc... is that a good setup ? good stopping power etc...you have this setup dont you ?
5. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #5 20th May 2007, 14:05

   as said there better. you could go 283 plain discs for 75 quid then the adaptors for 40 quid. then some pads.
   
   but really id get the gti breaks. 180 dilivered then the extra just pay someone to wack them on
6. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #6 20th May 2007, 14:12

   gti set up is far better. and your going to be removing most of the brake set up to fit the spacers to run bigger discs anyway. the only additional work is quickly changing the lines over and a quick bleeding of the system. which isnt alot for the extra benifits you will get from a better caliper rather than just big discs.
   
   green stuff are shite.
   
   and speak to hi spec direct rather than Gs Motorsport.
7. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

   #7 20th May 2007, 14:20

   Go for the GTI setup imo off williams, i have got this setup and you get calipers, discs pads.. the lot..
   
   also you want to get some goodridge braided hoses..
8. R085_VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 574

   #8 20th May 2007, 14:24

   wlliams hasnt got any calipers all ready asked.
9. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

   #9 20th May 2007, 14:25

   Your bolloxed then, lol..
   
   Just get uprated discs and pads then..
10. R085_VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 574

    #10 20th May 2007, 14:27

    i can see where your coming from, but ive done a search and people have said the main thing that stops brake fade is a bigger disc, i understand the pad wont have as much contact on the disc but im sure the heat distribution will be good...
    
    Ive noticed godspeed do a kit aswell but ive never heard of them ?
11. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

    #11 20th May 2007, 14:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by James_Bristol Your bolloxed then, lol.. Just get uprated discs and pads then..

    why is he bolloxed??
    
    its not hard to get off your own arse get to a scrappy and get the brake set up for yourself... which will usually be at a cheaper price because youve done your own leg work.
12. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

    #12 20th May 2007, 14:33

    Was jokin about mate, hence the smilie...
    
    
13. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

    #13 20th May 2007, 14:34

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by James_Bristol Was jokin about mate, hence the smilie...

    fair enough...
    
    just alot of people are fucking lazy
14. R085_VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 574

    #14 20th May 2007, 14:34

    Not all of us are good with car's... i can fit a set of brake discs and pads, but not calipers or blead brakes, simple as that, im pretty sure the caliper isnt that much bigger that comes with the 266mm gti setup,... its more the disc size that matters.
15. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

    #15 20th May 2007, 14:36

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Itsafastworld85 fair enough... just alot of people are fucking lazy

    True, like me as i ordered a set from williams!
16. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

    #16 20th May 2007, 14:39

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by James_Bristol True, like me as i ordered a set from williams!

    £100 for my 206 gti set up.. inc discs and pads.
17. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

    #17 20th May 2007, 14:41

    im sureone on here could fit them for you depending on where you live
18. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

    #18 20th May 2007, 14:42

    Ryan- Good price you got that for.. Good stuff mate
19. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

    #19 20th May 2007, 14:50

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by James_Bristol Ryan- Good price you got that for.. Good stuff mate

    thats normal price.... can get em cheaper than that aswell if you hunt well. i got mankee cheng to get mine sorted as didnt have any 206s in at my local crappy.
20. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

    #20 20th May 2007, 14:57

    True, but as said i'm lazy..lol..