big brakes

[1cosmicboy]

hi chaps,
got the car sorted apart from brakes .gonna look around and try and save some money by getting bits second hand .what size pistons are best for 6 pot front and 4 pot rear set up .any info would be cool
thanks chaps ,michael

[azrael]

Hazy is selling some in the Parts for sale section

[Nords]

One place you don't want to go 'economy' is in the brakes dept. If you have a CSL, do it properly or just go with fresh fluid, braided lines and a set of decent pads...

[Andyk]

One place you don't want to go 'economy' is in the brakes dept. If you have a CSL, do it properly or just go with fresh fluid, braided lines and a set of decent pads...

2nd that. If you don't go the whole hog then at least change pads, braided hose and good fluid.:thumbs:

[sailorbaz]

I've done the Fluid and the hoses but the car had new Discs and pads all round recently.

However, was thinking about changing the fronts with some PF pads only, should I change all 4 corners ( I know I should ideally) or will I get away with just the fronts?
I know that some people upgrade to AP's on the fronts only from time to time so I can't imagine it being too much of an issue.

Thanks in advance. Good luck with your hunt, even used stuff holds a good premium mate.
Baz

[AlexGTT]

Why do you need brakes on a car that doesn't go anywhere.:smt064:smt064 :gayfight::wink::wink:

I'd go AP's or Alcons. Job done.

[1cosmicboy]

piss right off ,lol .
got the chance of some second hand alcon 6 pots for the front ,really cheap ,in mint condition ,sorted some brackets out too ,want advice on disc size ,width etc plus what to put on rear ,obviously i wont be skimping on any old crap but wont justify 3 to 4 grand on making it stop when i can do it cheaper with good used stuff
michael

[Mark CSL]

The size of disc will depend on the brake calliper thickness and the distance the calliper bracket holds the calliper from the hub:thumbs:


Performance friction get my vote on Discs :thumbs:

[1cosmicboy]

thanks mark,at last a bit of sense ,bloke ses i can use disc from 355 to 380 mm .what would you think best for the rear and what about bells for the front?
cheers mate

[Mark CSL]

I use 380mm front floating from hispec Motorsport
And standard rear discs with 4pot rear

[glendog74]

3 to 4 grand

Blimey - what BBKs you been looking at? 2k will get fronts, 2.5k both fronts/rears. :gayfight:

[1cosmicboy]

I use 380mm front floating from hispec Motorsport
And standard rear discs with 4pot rear
thanks again mark ,callipers for rear ,i have the chance of a pair of 4 pots but they have been on the front of a car ,will they be ok for rear or will pistons be too big?
michael

[Mark CSL]

Yes they will be fine i would think :thumbs: