240 4pots and carlton vented discs (again)
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240 4pots and carlton vented discs (again)
Hi,
Trying to find a definitive answer to the possibility of this upgrade, I am sure one or two have done it and want to know if it really is a "bolt on" affair when using the right carlton vents.
Basically I'm hoping to bring the other brake upgrade threads together and would really love anyone who has successfully completed these upgrades to give info (and pics) on the process.
Cheers
Jason
Trying to find a definitive answer to the possibility of this upgrade, I am sure one or two have done it and want to know if it really is a "bolt on" affair when using the right carlton vents.
Basically I'm hoping to bring the other brake upgrade threads together and would really love anyone who has successfully completed these upgrades to give info (and pics) on the process.
Cheers
Jason
Re: 240 4pots and carlton vented discs (again)
Well I have been told that carlton discs are nowhere near bolt on.Jason B wrote:Hi,
Trying to find a definitive answer to the possibility of this upgrade, I am sure one or two have done it and want to know if it really is a "bolt on" affair when using the right carlton vents.
Basically I'm hoping to bring the other brake upgrade threads together and would really love anyone who has successfully completed these upgrades to give info (and pics) on the process.
Cheers
Jason
problem is that in normal cars discs bolt to outside of hub (wheel side) when in 300 they bolt to inside of hub (engine side), so that pretty much eliminates possibility of finding discs by looking wheel bolt pattern.
Re: 240 4pots and carlton vented discs (again)
My understanding was that they were about the right dimensions, but the bolt holes would need re-drilling.
Carl
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But previously:
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1984 Volvo 340DL
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Rover SD1 Vitesse (and no Volvos

But previously:
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1984 Volvo 340DL
www.carlgibbs.com/gallery
try here-they may be of some use
http://www.chrisastleymotorsport.co.uk/ ... 0e230e7a5f
use same pad as V360
http://www.chrisastleymotorsport.co.uk/ ... 0e230e7a5f
use same pad as V360

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Re: 240 4pots and carlton vented discs (again)
This could be very well true, best would be if someone would have Volvo disc on table and take pics + measurement from there, then it would be only needed to measure candidatesCarl wrote:My understanding was that they were about the right dimensions, but the bolt holes would need re-drilling.

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If you use www.needforspeed.co.uk It is helpful by listing disk dimension on the EBC brake disks, i used this to find mine!!!
Adam
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The BMW E30 325 front brake conversion I have has the discs bolted to the outside of the hub, and extended studs. The calipers are attached to the 'knuckle' via an adaptor.
Honestly, I think the way forward here is to fit discs to the outside of the hub. Rear-mounted discs are a bit too wierd, limiting choice. Then it's a case of finding nice calipers (I'm probably heading for some Wilwoods) and making the brackets to bolt them up. Perhaps Adam can comment on his design process, but that's how I'm planning to approach it....once I've reached the limits of the stock brakes
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Honestly, I think the way forward here is to fit discs to the outside of the hub. Rear-mounted discs are a bit too wierd, limiting choice. Then it's a case of finding nice calipers (I'm probably heading for some Wilwoods) and making the brackets to bolt them up. Perhaps Adam can comment on his design process, but that's how I'm planning to approach it....once I've reached the limits of the stock brakes

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James
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'85 360 GLT
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'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
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'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
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What's a few grams between friends
Nothing you can't offset with some nice light wheels, right Adam 
cheers
James


cheers
James
VOC 300-series Register Keeper
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
More worrying, has anyone done some kind of force calcs on the bracket adapters? Thats the only thing stopping me from doing a front caliper conversion, I'm damn worried that I'll hit the pedal one day and it'll fracture the adapter bracket!
Adam, what did you make yours out of?
Adam, what did you make yours out of?
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
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Mate if you think bout it this way, My brackets are made out of steel the same thickness as the lobes on the strut leg so thye are very unlikely to break!! I never did any force calculations mate, but i'm sure volvo did so all i have done is make brackets from same material. Steel!!
Adam
Adam
F559 LFE - 340R 2.0 16v
C208 CTR - 340 1.8 16v
D300 LBO - 360 GLT 3 Door Turbo project!! (and restoration)
F706 RBX - 350R in process!!!
C208 CTR - 340 1.8 16v
D300 LBO - 360 GLT 3 Door Turbo project!! (and restoration)
F706 RBX - 350R in process!!!
Hmmm, man makes good point, make bracket thicker than struct leg 

'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast