Caterham brake upgrade
Discussion
Following the installation of my Zetec engine (other thread running) I was hoping to get some advice from you knowledgeable lot.
I feel I should be upgrading the brakes to handle the significant increase in power / speed. Current set-up is standard S3 (car is circa 89).
I have had a look round and there appears to be the following options (in ascending order of expense):
Replace pads with Mintex 1144's
Replace master cylinder (along with above)
Hi-Spec (sp?) big brake kit
Wilwood 4 pot callipers
AP Racing callipers
I should mention that I am running 13 inch Revolution wheels (which I don’t want to change) on narrow track geometry (which I don’t want to change).
Does anyone have any thoughts on the options above (or another that I hadn’t considered) or any real world experience of the options?
I have had a read through blat chat and there seems to be advocates and opponents of all of the above.
Thanks in advance.
ETA: I did try the PH search but it didnt seem to work / return any results.
I feel I should be upgrading the brakes to handle the significant increase in power / speed. Current set-up is standard S3 (car is circa 89).
I have had a look round and there appears to be the following options (in ascending order of expense):
Replace pads with Mintex 1144's
Replace master cylinder (along with above)
Hi-Spec (sp?) big brake kit
Wilwood 4 pot callipers
AP Racing callipers
I should mention that I am running 13 inch Revolution wheels (which I don’t want to change) on narrow track geometry (which I don’t want to change).
Does anyone have any thoughts on the options above (or another that I hadn’t considered) or any real world experience of the options?
I have had a read through blat chat and there seems to be advocates and opponents of all of the above.
Thanks in advance.
ETA: I did try the PH search but it didnt seem to work / return any results.
As I suspected, there are differing opnions on what to do.
I am wondering perhaps if there is a more fundamental issue. The pedal is always fairly spongy (despite numerous bleeding attempts).
I guess it would make sense to change the pads first (as it is the cheapest option).
Aeroscreens said:
After my Zetec conversion I'm still using standard front brakes, Mintex 1144 and a AP race master cylinder. This is the same set-up that I was using on my 140bhp x/flow.
Zetec on twin 40s is now producing 170bhp and the brakes are still pretty effective. No real issues this year when sprinting
Just my 2p...
I am interested to hear this, as I have experienced a similar power change. Zetec on twin 40s is now producing 170bhp and the brakes are still pretty effective. No real issues this year when sprinting
Just my 2p...
I am wondering perhaps if there is a more fundamental issue. The pedal is always fairly spongy (despite numerous bleeding attempts).
I guess it would make sense to change the pads first (as it is the cheapest option).
Thanks chaps.
Any chance of part numbers Aeroscreens and Bert Bert (to avoid any confusion).
Must admit I am still a bit concerned about dissipating all that additional energy with standard (old) brakes. However will take the advice offered so far and start at the lower cost end of the "solutions".
Did either of you find problems with heel and toe after messing around with the MC or pedal ratios?
Any chance of part numbers Aeroscreens and Bert Bert (to avoid any confusion).
Must admit I am still a bit concerned about dissipating all that additional energy with standard (old) brakes. However will take the advice offered so far and start at the lower cost end of the "solutions".
Did either of you find problems with heel and toe after messing around with the MC or pedal ratios?
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