big brakes

1cosmicboy · 08-04-2009, 12:38 PM

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 · 08-04-2009, 12:44 PM

Hazy is selling some in the Parts for sale section

Nords · 08-04-2009, 10:22 PM

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** · 09-04-2009, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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...

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

sailorbaz · 09-04-2009, 09:44 AM

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** · 09-04-2009, 12:09 PM

Why do you need brakes on a car that doesn't go anywhere.

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

1cosmicboy · 09-04-2009, 01:21 PM

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** · 09-04-2009, 01:59 PM

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

Performance friction get my vote on Discs

1cosmicboy · 09-04-2009, 02:16 PM

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** · 09-04-2009, 03:20 PM

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

08-04-2009, 12:38 PM	#1
1cosmicboy S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: northumberland Posts: 289 Casino cash: $1196	big brakes 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 __________________ forcat,s de la route !

09-04-2009, 12:09 PM	#6
AlexGTT CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 4,374 Casino cash: $8572	Why do you need brakes on a car that doesn't go anywhere. I'd go AP's or Alcons. Job done. __________________ CSL Register Alcoholics Anonymous Group Leader & Businessman of the Year '93! www.earleyengineering.com

09-04-2009, 01:21 PM	#7
1cosmicboy S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: northumberland Posts: 289 Casino cash: $1196	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 __________________ forcat,s de la route !

09-04-2009, 01:59 PM	#8
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	The size of disc will depend on the brake calliper thickness and the distance the calliper bracket holds the calliper from the hub Performance friction get my vote on Discs __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk

09-04-2009, 02:16 PM	#9
1cosmicboy S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: northumberland Posts: 289 Casino cash: $1196	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 __________________ forcat,s de la route !

08-04-2009, 12:44 PM	#2
azrael S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portsmouth/Reading Posts: 1,292 Casino cash: $9290	Hazy is selling some in the Parts for sale section

08-04-2009, 10:22 PM	#3
Nords S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 527 Casino cash: $1272	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...

09-04-2009, 03:20 PM	#10
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	I use 380mm front floating from hispec Motorsport And standard rear discs with 4pot rear __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk