Biggest Size Calipers on 15s

[rockport]

Anyone know if i can uprate my calipers keeping the existing size brake disk with the standard 15inch turbine alloys? I know the size of my wheels will effect the size of the disks i can use, but will i still be able to fix a set of 4pot hispecs on there?

Ideas anyone?

 

[Daz]

Think standard calipers are as big as ya can go.

I know on my Phase2s, there aint much clearence.

 

[Essex_Lad]

well 4 pots need a certain sized disc dont they so would need to see wot the smallest kit out there is!

probably 285mm i wouldav thought

 

[rockport]

 

[Martin]

Check the BB/K-tec brake thread from yesterday or day before, I believe Marc is running 4 pots with standard sized discs.

 

[Essex_Lad]

There u go fella

http://www.bbperformancetuning.co.uk/products/product.asp?deptid=102&id=263http://www.bbperformancetuning.co.uk/products/product.asp?deptid=102&id=263

 

[RobFenn]

AP racing do a kit for the valver, problem is the wheel they used was a 15 inch compomotive (renowned for taking bigger brakes than normal wheels)

Its a 4 pot kit with 295mm discs.

-Rob

 

[rockport]

cheers all - think ill give BB a call alex

 

[Mark@Ritchspeed]

Willwood Dynalites will bolt straight on using standard size discs . All the braking power you will ever need and there really isnt any need for bigger discs . I have never experienced any brake fade even on track with this set-up .

Their available from Rally Design http://www.raldes.co.ukwww.raldes.co.uk and the prices are really good .

 

[BenR]

Yes mate, you can.

And mark has already put up the willwood link. They dont just bolt on and an adaptor plate is needed, but nothing special there.

 

[rockport]

Ben / Mark

Thanks for getting back to me - Will i still be able to keep my 15inch turbines? Im thinking there may not be enough space as the std oem calipers come fairly close to the wheel as it is.

?

 

[BenR]

yup...the calipers are quite low

 

[Mark@Ritchspeed]

I still use 15" wheels , which is the main reason I use this braking set-up . If anything their is probably slightly more clearance from caliper to wheel with the Willwoods .

 

[rockport]

Thanks alot! Looks like i just found my next investment.

I maybe going blind but i cant find any prices on that link http://www.raldes.co.uk/http://www.raldes.co.uk/ for the Dynalites? Maybe im not looking hard enough. Loads of good technical info tho.

James.

 

[BenR]

its in there, keep looking lol.

 

[Mark@Ritchspeed]

To be honest Im not that impressed with the website . Your best off picking up the phone and getting them to send out a catalogue . You will also need a new set of braided flexi hoses as the standard ones dont fit .

If you do go for this set-up then I would recommend Willwood Poly D pads for road and Poly A for track use . I use Poly A all the time these days though , its just they are a bit snappy when cold . While your at it , buy a set of the group "n" discs from them which are very hard wearing .

 

[Matty]

Think Tarox also do some replacement calipers for standard sized disk. Number is in discounts section and you have to phone I think as email was no good.

 

[clean16v]

would be very interested to know what u go for and how much it costs in the end!

 

[rockport]

Im going to give the company a call today - im going to get a few quotes and also request a catlogue.

Im currently running with a set of TOROX G88 40 groove discs upfront with a set of DS2000 pads. Ive just ordered a set of goodridge braided hoses so i shouldnt have a problem connecting the hoses. Its just i didnt want to replace my alloys or G88s for a sake of the caliper - now you guys have confirmed i dont need to invest in wheels & discs im more then happy. I think these willwoods will complete my brake setup nicely!!!

thanks again

 

[rockport]

WooHoo - Willwood Dynalite II 4 Pot Calipers £69.50!!!

Group discounts available! Roll up Roll up!!

 

[papa?]

Do they do 6 pots? I might need them for the Astra!

 

[clean16v]

Quote: Originally posted by rockport on 26 February 2004


WooHoo - Willwood Dynalite II 4 Pot Calipers £69.50!!!

Group discounts available! Roll up Roll up!!

thats well cheap! so you just need these and they go over exiasting discs?

 

[Martin]

That is really cheap! Did you get the price on the phone? I think I might get the full setup: Discs,calipers,pads and brake lines sounds like a real bargain!

 

[BigBoreBri]

Do they do any 2-pots for the rears too...?

Willwoods all round... OH YEA