Brake upgrade Project (Disks all round) Completed!!

Post by **redline** » 23 May 2006 08:04 am

I dont think they will fit the 16 valve mate

Post by **340GLT** » 23 May 2006 01:38 pm

Carl wrote:Good work. I'll give ya fifty quid for them

Ha ha, that wont even buy you one of my new front calipers!!!!
Although i may be able to offer full engineering drawings of components etc at a small fee!!!!
Adam

Post by **Carl** » 23 May 2006 05:11 pm

Heh, the 16v already has plenty good enough brakes, Citroen did a bloody job job on that one!

Out of interest Adam, what sort of money have you invested in the upgrade (if you dont mind disclosing). I'm still undecided about what to do with the brakes on Fioner, but I'm pretty sure I wont be able to afford your way!

Post by **Chris_C** » 23 May 2006 05:16 pm

My current theory is to use some of my kites drag style... I have enough for 4 good stops... then its onto little kites, which as about as much use as smoking 300 brakes I'd guess, but at least it'd double the stopping power

Wonder if the blue book allows them...

Post by **Carl** » 23 May 2006 08:09 pm

There's something about keeping the silouette of the vehicle completely standard, dont think little kites would acheive this

I'm planning on a complete renewal of all the important brake bits at the very least. I've got another idea to measure up at some point to, which would be uber cheap if it works (but of course probably wont).

Post by **340GLT** » 24 May 2006 01:10 am

I will post pics and prices later or 2moro depending how late i'm writing it all up!!!
Adam

Post by **Omar** » 24 May 2006 07:43 am

we are waiting

Post by **340GLT** » 24 May 2006 11:16 pm

The wait is over. My college project was handed in today and this is what it was all for. Running 280mm vented front disks with impreza turbo twin pot calipers. The rear is using a 226mm disk with sierra caliper and standard handbrake cable. Should be on the car within a week!!!
Here is some of the better pics however use the link at the end for more pics of the build!!
Adam

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/a_ ... s/?start=0

Post by **Carl** » 24 May 2006 11:22 pm

Now that is something to be proud of! A lot of people (including me) are gonna be very jealous!!

Well done!!

Post by **Ronnie** » 24 May 2006 11:29 pm

Is this the last mod before you start getting extreme in the power output department?

Nice work, Adam - looks like that job's been keeping you awake at night!

Post by **foggyjames** » 24 May 2006 11:57 pm

Eeeeeeeexcellent, to quote Mr Burns. Top work Adam - very impressive indeed.

cheers

James

Post by **d3k4y0** » 25 May 2006 08:06 am

where did those wheels come from

Post by **340GLT** » 25 May 2006 08:56 am

Its one of the major mods before the engine goes in yes!!!!

The wheel is knackered, its bent in the back. I wanted to check i could get the brakes under 15" wheels!!!! Mine have a lower offset so should have a tad more clearance on the front edge.
Adam

Post by **Stuntman** » 25 May 2006 09:08 am

I believe a well done is to be put yout way sire

WELLLL FURRRRKKKIIIIIINNNNN'''''' DONE THAT MAN!!!!!!!!!

(Ahem) as I was saying project well done there Adam

Post by **Chris_C** » 25 May 2006 10:46 am

Having seen a few pics the other night, I knew what was coming, but now I can see a few bits in more detail! Mate that looks superb, I'll have to get a spin in the beasty one day, see what the brakes can do!