What Brakes

1. Connor_scotland Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2006 Inverness - Scotland Posts: 8294 4th Impreza of the year - 391bhp - Audi S4 Avant,

   #1 7th June 2007, 15:28

   The brakes on my 106 quiksilver are utter bollocks lol
   
   What ones should I buy
   
   I have been advised of GTI calipers and change the brakes
   
   Not wanting to spend to much as i will get the from a breakers also i cant be bothered changing the rear axle either as I have SUPER drums on the back
   
   Any info would be great
   
   Thanks
2. CampDavid Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Bedford Posts: 7457 Saxo VTS Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Astra SRI

   #2 7th June 2007, 15:33

   GTI brakes are the same (I think they're identical, though your disks may we solid whereas the GTI ones are vented)
   
   anyway, 206 GTI ones are the ones to have
3. Mysticp Scotland Joined: Jul 2005 Edinburgh Posts: 9556 Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS, 2 Classic Minis

   #3 7th June 2007, 15:35

   U think its worth getting the 406 brembos & some gti180 discs even if u need to use some 20mm (or something) spacers?
   
   * assuming your using 15" alloys/steelies
4. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #4 7th June 2007, 15:35

   gti ones are great if you want to keep smaller wheels (steelies)
   
   266mm.
   
   
   gti180s wont fit.
5. Connor_scotland Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2006 Inverness - Scotland Posts: 8294 4th Impreza of the year - 391bhp - Audi S4 Avant,

   #5 7th June 2007, 15:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by CampDavid GTI brakes are the same (I think they're identical, though your disks may we solid whereas the GTI ones are vented) anyway, 206 GTI ones are the ones to have

   Are they an easy fit.. And how much is it ruffly
   
   I will just be running 15s
6. CampDavid Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Bedford Posts: 7457 Saxo VTS Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Astra SRI

   #6 7th June 2007, 15:37

   simple swap over job.
   
   Next step is 206 GTI-180 brakes, which are great
   
   After that it's 4 pots, which are FG
7. Connor_scotland Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2006 Inverness - Scotland Posts: 8294 4th Impreza of the year - 391bhp - Audi S4 Avant,

   #7 7th June 2007, 15:38

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by CampDavid simple swap over job. Next step is 206 GTI-180 brakes, which are great After that it's 4 pots, which are FG

   So i should buy the gti180 calipers dics and pads and its just a bolt off bolt on job mate
8. CampDavid Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Bedford Posts: 7457 Saxo VTS Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Astra SRI

   #8 7th June 2007, 15:39

   yup, I think there is a small bit of filing to do on the edge of the caliper IIRC, I've never fitted them
9. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #9 7th June 2007, 15:40

   gti180s would need some grinding to the carrier irc.
10. Connor_scotland Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2006 Inverness - Scotland Posts: 8294 4th Impreza of the year - 391bhp - Audi S4 Avant,

    #10 7th June 2007, 15:42

    so are the 106 gti calipers just the same as my quiksilver ones then
11. CampDavid Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Bedford Posts: 7457 Saxo VTS Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Astra SRI

    #11 7th June 2007, 15:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Itsafastworld85 gti180s would need some grinding to the carrier irc.

    They need grinding somewhere, Williams explained it with diagrams once.
    
    Should be a FAQ
12. CampDavid Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Bedford Posts: 7457 Saxo VTS Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Astra SRI

    #12 7th June 2007, 15:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Connor_scotland so are the 106 gti calipers just the same as my quiksilver ones then

    Pretty sure they are
13. Connor_scotland Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2006 Inverness - Scotland Posts: 8294 4th Impreza of the year - 391bhp - Audi S4 Avant,

    #13 7th June 2007, 15:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Itsafastworld85 gti180s would need some grinding to the carrier irc.

    fuck that then i just want a simple bolt on job if you know what i mean
    
    when things get complicated for me it will go ALL wrong
14. CampDavid Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Bedford Posts: 7457 Saxo VTS Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Astra SRI

    #14 7th June 2007, 15:45

    They are not complex to fit, just need ot get a file and grind about 2mm off somewhere, it's not hard, you don't need to be precise etc.
    
    That said you do need to get a bigger master cylinder for full effect.
    
    Fuck it, get the 266mm ones off a 206 gti, berlingo, 306 XSI etc, etc etc
15. Mysticp Scotland Joined: Jul 2005 Edinburgh Posts: 9556 Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS, 2 Classic Minis

    #15 7th June 2007, 15:46

    Not too hard mate. Williams Tutorial
    
    If i were you i'd go atleast for a 266mm setup. Better yet though the 206 gti180 setup or the 306 gti6 setup
    
    EDITED a bit, forgot about the 266mm setup
16. riggsy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 West Sussex Posts: 6280 Mk2 Saxo Vts

    #16 7th June 2007, 15:59

    The 283mm is the one to have, if your running 15s of course
    
    Only abit needs grinding off and this is very easy to do...
    
    Well worth it, i have this setup with uprated hoses and my god you can feel the difference Even the bloke that just mot'd my car said they are very good!
17. Peedee Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 207 VTS mk2

    #17 7th June 2007, 16:55

    I have the 283mm GTI-6 conversion with goodridge braided hoses, stops almost instantly!