Bigger brake conversion
Discussion
Hi guys,
Been looking at doing the Granada 283mm front brake conversion as mine has the 240mm front brake discs. Came across these on eBay which seems a good price if it includes everything.
http://bit.ly/1dje6QB
Has anyone else got these? Would they fit under the standard 15" wheels?
Been looking at doing the Granada 283mm front brake conversion as mine has the 240mm front brake discs. Came across these on eBay which seems a good price if it includes everything.
http://bit.ly/1dje6QB
Has anyone else got these? Would they fit under the standard 15" wheels?
I have the 283mm discs with Granada Cosworth callipers, it all fits nicely with the exception of disc caliper clearance as Bassfiend pointed out, the previous owner had turned the disc down to provide the clearance, I have relieved the caliper to take the 283mm disc so fitting new doesn't require any mods.
Ferodo DS pads(all round) make a big difference.
Ferodo DS pads(all round) make a big difference.
Mine is a 2000 model with 260mm front discs. (Not sure when they changed).
I don't think the size of the front brakes is really the issue, although it will increase stopping power, it's the lack of ABS.
Still, makes me concentrate. Having only driven cars with ABS for over 5 years, I didn't realise how reliant I'd be become in it. Not that I have it kick in that often, it's just that driving the TVR in wet conditions, I'm constantly on guard of people pulling out on me or slamming their anchors on because I HAVEN'T got it.
Bring on a warm spring day.
Edited to add: I see they also do a 280mm kit for £40 less.
I don't think the size of the front brakes is really the issue, although it will increase stopping power, it's the lack of ABS.
Still, makes me concentrate. Having only driven cars with ABS for over 5 years, I didn't realise how reliant I'd be become in it. Not that I have it kick in that often, it's just that driving the TVR in wet conditions, I'm constantly on guard of people pulling out on me or slamming their anchors on because I HAVEN'T got it.
Bring on a warm spring day.
Edited to add: I see they also do a 280mm kit for £40 less.
Edited by ianwayne on Saturday 4th January 11:52
Edited by ianwayne on Saturday 4th January 11:54
everitj said:
I just find it a bit rear bias as I have had the rears lock first a couple of times in an emergency. As the rears are 260mm I just thought it made sense to increase the front size. Can anyone give feedback if the 284mm Granada upgrade sorts this issue out?
I went from 240 to 283mm , on track it feels much less twitchy at the back under heavy brakingWhilst the WMS front brake upgrade is a fair bit more expensive than the ebay one in question, their 300mm version does fit under 15" rims, so some do. Personally though, dependent on your budget I would suggest looking for a pair of 16" rims for the front which then opens up a wider choice of decent brake upgrades. In my experience if the tyre specification & size (profile) is selected correctly the larger wheels do not noticeably upset the turn in. That all said it can be the start of the infamous "slippery slope" !
I know that they won't fit under the standard wheels (apparently they just squeeze under 16" on cossies though) but has anyone tried this combo on a tiv yet?
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Cossie bracket kit
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Cossie bracket kit
s p a c e m a n said:
I know that they won't fit under the standard wheels (apparently they just squeeze under 16" on cossies though) but has anyone tried this combo on a tiv yet?
e38 brembo 4 pots
Cossie bracket kit
Yes a few of us have those with focus rs discs e38 brembo 4 pots
Cossie bracket kit
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