saph in dorset

HI,

I want to upgrade my rear brakes to 300mm + discs whilst retaining the 4x4 callipers I have fitted.

I know they can be got from Hi-Spec but they want over £450 just for the discs and bells which I think are extortionate.

What I as wondering is has anyone else done this conversation using discs from another car? If you have what car was it?

Basically I want a minimum of 300mm rear discs but would prefer 320mm if possible. The only problem I can see is the width as being rears they are only 12mm???? Vented.

Any help would be appreciated as I need to change the pads and discs but don’t want to waste money on standard only to upgrade later.

Thanks

Adam

RS500/364

I have the kit here fitted then removed as i thought it was over the top £275 gold bells and calliper mounts !

saph in dorset

thats very tempting.

how many miles have the discs done? and any movement on the price as i totaly skint which was wh y iwas trying to find a cheaper option.

Ridgey

iTrader: (5)

Speak to 'Nuts Rus' and get the Compbrake kit, 300mm x 20mm disks, uses the 4x4 rear caliper.

RSGARETHW

iTrader: (3)

yeah speak to tony he will sort you out no probs

here is tony's kit behind 18'' mo's

saph in dorset

yes i know he will be able to sort me out, however i was looking for a more cost effecive way of doing this conversion as the kit from tony is very expensive.

does anyone know what the cost of replacment discs are without the bells?

Ridgey

iTrader: (5)

If it isn't a track car i wouldn't bother ??
Use std 4x4 discs.

RSGARETHW

iTrader: (3)

all depends what ur budget is mate... tony's is the most cvost effective out there i think... unless u start getting disks off other cars etc and then ur just buying second hand shite

-beefy-

iTrader: (6)

spend the money , buy once ,


tbh brakes should be the last thing you want to scrimp on for your car !!!

beef

RSGARETHW

iTrader: (3)

well said that man... really isnt any point buying second hand crap when it comes to brake's at least with tony's kit its brand new, will last a lot longer than some used stuff and if u do have a problem he's only a phone call away

saph in dorset

Thanks for your thoughts. I wouldn't want to use second and stuff but was looking for buying new single piece discs from another car just as u did when I upgraded the fronts. I just used ebc focus RS discs.

Have spoken to tony again tonight and his prices do seem resonable for a kit and then only £90 per replacement disc.

-beefy-

iTrader: (6)

and if you think about it , the average cars braking efficency is 70/30 to the rear ,

so by rights your rears should take at leat twice as long to wear ,

factor in added size , better quality of pad , and unless you are planning on track use ,

id think it would take fucking donkeys years to wear them down ,



beef

lee2cossies

iTrader: (2)

How much is a complete kit from tony then? Can you use the 2wd callipers? only reason im asking is iv just fitted a new pair to the rear of mine.

Kieron

2wd callipers are for solid discs. I dont think anyone produces a larger solid disc as vented is obviously better.

-beefy-

iTrader: (6)

im sure tony could make you up a solid disc and bell combo if your wanting asthetics

for me , id look for a set of 4x4 rear calipers ,


beef