480 vented brakes

Post by **Carl** » 02 Sep 2005 08:06 pm

I think a couple of people on here are using Volvo 480 calipers for vented discs. If possible would those guys be able to give me the part numbers on the calipers?

Trying to lay my hands on a pair, but I need the pat numbers.

Cheers

Post by **foggyjames** » 02 Sep 2005 11:59 pm

9031501 and 9031502 should get you started...there may be more...

You and vented brakes eh?

Let us know what you find out

cheers

James

Post by **Carl** » 03 Sep 2005 01:30 pm

Cheers for that.

Well I havent got the car yet to put them on, but I'm just trying to gather some bits together in preparation

After calipers, next on my list is a set of more open alloys to help the cooling of the new brakes. Was eyeing up a set today at a scrappy, which I think are the same as Steve's, but am keeping an eye on ebay for some bargains first!!

Post by **foggyjames** » 03 Sep 2005 02:25 pm

Steve is thinking of changing his 360 for an older example...wanna buy it back?!

cheers

James

Post by **SteveP** » 03 Sep 2005 02:44 pm

If this goes to plan (waiting on sellers email still!) my alloys will probably be up for sale, I don't think they'd suit old school 360ness.

I think Carl is interested in one of Pete's collection

Post by **foggyjames** » 03 Sep 2005 02:50 pm

Ooh...I'm so behind the times...

cheers

James

Post by **Carl** » 03 Sep 2005 04:26 pm

It would have been quite funny to get the old girl back, but as Steve says, I'm after one of Pete's

I'd definately be interested in your alloys though Steve. Are you after the ebay GLS? I almost went and looked at it this week, just out of curiosity, but was a bit busy selling other cars (Sierra now gone, woo hoo).

Post by **340GLT** » 03 Sep 2005 05:00 pm

Count me in for any info on these brakes, as i'm going to do a conversion with 440 turbo disks all round at the start of next year for my ciollege project, which they are funding i must add!!!!
Cheers Adam

Post by **foggyjames** » 03 Sep 2005 05:04 pm

Hehe...Podmore Motorsport does have a certain ring to it...

cheers

James

Post by **340GLT** » 03 Sep 2005 05:07 pm

Well lets see if i get the conversion done by my hand in date, that will leave me enough time to make a few more sets i'm sure!!!!

Cheers Adam

Post by **Carl** » 03 Sep 2005 05:10 pm

All round discs? Sounds like a big task, but well done on getting college funding!

All I've found out so far is that the calipers are fairly rare, and it's a pain in the bum to get hold of them. Currently talking to a chap in Belgium who's got the calipers I want, but depends how much shipping will be! If that doesnt work out GSF car parts sell them for about £30 each plus a £30 surcharge (which I wouldnt get back as I cant send any old ones back).

But I've decided just to buy some bits and see if it all fits. If it doesnt I can just put it on ebay

Post by **foggyjames** » 03 Sep 2005 05:20 pm

I can get you a scrap set without too much difficulty...

cheers

James

Post by **classicswede** » 03 Sep 2005 05:37 pm

Now you are talking of disks all round why bother with tiny 400 disks.
I have a a quick look at fitting 240 hubs and it looks simple enough. The disc will sit at the same centre point give or take a couple of mil.
240 calipers have the same spacing all that is needed is adapter plate to move the caliper out by 10mm. That is the front sorted.

The back end is more involved needing to change no of studs and pcd but I dont think it will be too bad to. I cant get my rear hubs to come apart any sugestions?

Once all that is done you can fit some nice 240 5 spoke wheels.

I have not bothered with this project myself as the car stops spot on all the time.

Dai

Post by **340GLT** » 03 Sep 2005 05:45 pm

I thought about this a while ago as there is much more of a selection for 5 stud volvo wheels, but for now 400 disks all round with vented fronts and grooved and cross drilled all round, should do the trick fine!!!!
Cheers Adam

Post by **foggyjames** » 03 Sep 2005 05:51 pm

I'm going 5-stud on Nessy, but staying with 4 on the 360...can you see a pattern of progressive madness emerging?

cheers

James