Brake Discs

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Looking for some discs for track work and trying to work out my options. Fronts are easy enough to work out if they fit but not sure on the rears. Anyone know the spec or care to share any help/advice?

First option is these high-carbon Brembos although I don't know if they fit the rear
https://www.bremboparts.com/europe/en/catalogue/re...

Second option is these, which I'm sure do fit both axles
https://www.tarox.co.uk/product/front-tarox-brake-...

Thirdly, I'm thinking of getting in touch with Reyland and seeing what they can do. More expensive...
http://www.reyland.co.uk/renault/

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Liam22 said:

If you have the larger, 320mm discs, they are the same size front and rear.

But will the pads clear the hubs?

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Thanks George, I was hoping you’d reply . Where did you get them from and do you know if they’ll fit on the rear ok?

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HokumPokum said:

what pads are you guys using for track work?

Carbotech XP8

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I've also heard the same thing about the Ferodo pads supposedly having the same base compound so I think your approach is quite sensible. With hindsight I probably should have gone this route too!

My 'plan' is/was to keep the standard discs and pads for road and switch over to the XP8 with 'track discs' as needed but it would be a lot less hassle to keep the discs and just swap the pads. By the way, I'm sure I read somewhere that the standard pads are Ferodo too!

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Are there any guides/videos for replacing the discs?

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What discs/pads do you have at the rear, Franzino?

And do your pads squeal on the road?

I'm talking with Reyland at the moment with a view to them making rotors and bells for me. As far as I can remember, they use AP bolt pattern so can use AP rotors, should I wish. Anyone also interested in this, let me know

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I was thinking of having a set of original discs/pads for road and the Carbotech XP8 pads with some other discs for track as although the XP8 are fantastic pads they do squeal a lot on the road. However, it does mean a lot of messing around swapping stuff over which I'd rather not do. Maybe I should try the RSL29 on the front with the Reyland discs and see how I get on.

Just seen the price of the RSL29 rear pads I've bought cheaper cars in the past!

I think the Reyland discs will come in at about £525 for fixed and £675 for floating and the intention is that they'll work on the rear as well as the front.

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For anyone that's interested, Tarox sell discs that will fit both the front and rear of the Alpine and they've just listed them on their site rather than having to look for Clio RS3 etc.

I'd been interested in getting some but wasn't really a fan of their groove designs as they just looked too 'busy'. The model I'm referring to is the F2000. However, I've just spoken to them and they can do a different design called the C83. It's isn't listed on their site just yet but if you get in contact they can supply them.

Link to the F2000 disc (listed as Front, but will fit on the rear without issues)
https://www.tarox.co.uk/product/front-tarox-brake-...

This is what the C83 looks like

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The best track pads are Carbotech XP8. If you send your old pads to Ian at Carbotech Europe he will take the clips off them and fit them to some of his pads. The only downside to the XP8 on the rear is that they do squeal in road use. Alternatively, get the performance road pads for the rear from Life110. These are EBC Bluestuff and come with the clips fitted. According to David they are good enough on track and do not squeal on the road.

I've had XP8 fitted all round for 2 years on my A110 but will be going to the Bluestuff on the rear this weekend - purely due to the squeal which is from the rears, not the fronts.

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Gibbo205 said:

Hi there

Where is best place to buy front XP8 pads for A110S, are they an easy fitment, no mods required?
Life110 list, but don't have stock.

I've ordered the braided hoses and Motul fluid but need the pads.

Hi Andrew. Give Ian a call at Carbotech Europe 01768 885000.

Yes, front pads are very easy to fit.

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five50 said:

Not sure if you remember me - I was at the LoT day at Silverstone in November 2023 with a white Exige and asking dumb qns about Alpine.

I do indeed remember you, and no such thing as a dumb question. Only dumb answers!

I'm aiming to be at Anglesey on BH Monday (28th May?) with LoT if you fancy it