MX5 NC 2.0 Sport
Wanted to go with a full renault setup at first but it was to much of a hassle. A bracket had to be made for every option i came across (with 300mm discs).
Since a bracket had to be made anyway why not go for a much nicer setup !
Decided to go for this :
Brembo 300mm x 24mm (scenic) Discs
406 Coupe V6/HDI "Brembo" Calipers
The Brembo's from a 406 have a very good mounting point compared to the 172 mounting points, wich make it a bit easier to create the bracket.
These are also pretty common calipers to come across wich should help with the price
Brackets :
The brackets where made by a mate off mine they wich has been measuring and perfecting the fitment for months till he was fully satisfied (REAL Perfectionist like me )
Once the design was complete he ordered a total of 6 sets to be made from 1 piece of aluminium through cnc. They are also galvinised to protect them from the elements.
One alteration has to be made to the caliper mounting holes. You have to zink (>) the holes on the inside in order to fit large/though screws.
I got a set of the brackets but so did another mate of mine wich put them on his track car and he already did a few trackdays (he is realy realy pleased with the quality/performance increase).
Alpha Version
End Product
Bringing the Calipers back to their former Glory :
I have sandblasted the calipers (masked of the cylinders) and completely repainted the calipers in "VHT Real red". Then finished it off with the sticker and a few clear coats over that.
Have to say was realy pleased how this turned out, like new !
From this
To this
And mounted on the sunflower :
Performance increase is realy noticable and the pedal feels and brakes fine aswell, no need for a bigger master brake cylinder from my point of view.
But here is the most interesting part -> What did it cost me ?!?!
For Trackday users who only care about the performance and not looks :
2x Brembo "Scenic" Discs (Brand-new) : €85
2x Used Peugeot 406 Coupe V6 and/or 2.2 HDI "Brembo" Calipers (with almost new pads) : €170
2x Brackets including all bolts : €95
Comes down to -> €350 ~ 300 Pounds
For the ones that want to fix up the calipers as i did
2x Brembo "Scenic" Discs (Brand-new) : €85
2x Used Peugeot 406 Coupe V6 and/or 2.2 HDI "Brembo" Calipers (with almost new pads) : €170
2x Brackets including all bolts : €95
1 hour sandblasting : €25
2x Brembo Stickers : €5
1x VHT "Real Red" Caliper paint : €14
1x VHT Clear Coat : €14
Comes down to -> €408 ~ 349 Pounds
The key to this "Cheap" upgrade is the bracket €95 is a bargain.
You can also go for the "newer" radial style Brembo (found on 197 etc.) but not only are they allot more expensive to get (used), the bracket itself is also allot more expensive (~249 pounds last time i checked).
My mate has only made a few (6 but 4 left) sets (brackets+bolts) so if anyone else is interested let me know and i will give you the information you need to contact hime (he owns a professional tuning/racing webstore here in the netherlands wich accepts paypal and ships abroad).
Since a bracket had to be made anyway why not go for a much nicer setup !
Decided to go for this :
Brembo 300mm x 24mm (scenic) Discs
406 Coupe V6/HDI "Brembo" Calipers
The Brembo's from a 406 have a very good mounting point compared to the 172 mounting points, wich make it a bit easier to create the bracket.
These are also pretty common calipers to come across wich should help with the price
Brackets :
The brackets where made by a mate off mine they wich has been measuring and perfecting the fitment for months till he was fully satisfied (REAL Perfectionist like me
)Once the design was complete he ordered a total of 6 sets to be made from 1 piece of aluminium through cnc. They are also galvinised to protect them from the elements.
One alteration has to be made to the caliper mounting holes. You have to zink (>) the holes on the inside in order to fit large/though screws.
I got a set of the brackets but so did another mate of mine wich put them on his track car and he already did a few trackdays (he is realy realy pleased with the quality/performance increase).
Alpha Version
End Product
Bringing the Calipers back to their former Glory :
I have sandblasted the calipers (masked of the cylinders) and completely repainted the calipers in "VHT Real red". Then finished it off with the sticker and a few clear coats over that.
Have to say was realy pleased how this turned out, like new !
From this
To this
And mounted on the sunflower :
Performance increase is realy noticable and the pedal feels and brakes fine aswell, no need for a bigger master brake cylinder from my point of view.
But here is the most interesting part -> What did it cost me ?!?!
For Trackday users who only care about the performance and not looks :
2x Brembo "Scenic" Discs (Brand-new) : €85
2x Used Peugeot 406 Coupe V6 and/or 2.2 HDI "Brembo" Calipers (with almost new pads) : €170
2x Brackets including all bolts : €95
Comes down to -> €350 ~ 300 Pounds
For the ones that want to fix up the calipers as i did
2x Brembo "Scenic" Discs (Brand-new) : €85
2x Used Peugeot 406 Coupe V6 and/or 2.2 HDI "Brembo" Calipers (with almost new pads) : €170
2x Brackets including all bolts : €95
1 hour sandblasting : €25
2x Brembo Stickers : €5
1x VHT "Real Red" Caliper paint : €14
1x VHT Clear Coat : €14
Comes down to -> €408 ~ 349 Pounds
The key to this "Cheap" upgrade is the bracket €95 is a bargain.
You can also go for the "newer" radial style Brembo (found on 197 etc.) but not only are they allot more expensive to get (used), the bracket itself is also allot more expensive (~249 pounds last time i checked).
My mate has only made a few (6 but 4 left) sets (brackets+bolts) so if anyone else is interested let me know and i will give you the information you need to contact hime (he owns a professional tuning/racing webstore here in the netherlands wich accepts paypal and ships abroad).
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