330mm Brake Conversion
Discussion
I've used Carbone lorraine stuff on motorbikes before and been impressed. however having warped some discs for my Chavia within a couple of months, i'm dubious about unbranded discs. The company in question have a decent reputation yet, they supposedly buy in the discs as blanks and drill to fitment, hence I was a bit cautious that these might be similar and susceptible to the same problems.
I've not used these CL discs but I can strongly recommend the site and Brummie, the pads and fluid certainly transformed my 304disc upgrade (I run a 2 piece Reyland set up) but use the CL pads all round. The pads are very hard and do squea a tiny bitl. I'll soon be upgrading to the 6bolt and 330 setup however I will be using a new set of the softer compound mintex pads for road use. However when taking the CLa are going straight on ad you go from 60-0 in 1sec
MackemPete said:
I've used Carbone lorraine stuff on motorbikes before and been impressed. however having warped some discs for my Chavia within a couple of months, i'm dubious about unbranded discs. The company in question have a decent reputation yet, they supposedly buy in the discs as blanks and drill to fitment, hence I was a bit cautious that these might be similar and susceptible to the same problems.
Buy blanks and drill them?????Where did you get that rubbish from!?We have bespoke castings done, they are unique to these cars, we've not had one complaint about these discs in nearly three years, including my very abused 330mm items with full race compound pads.
The company we commissioned to make these do all sorts including discs for heavy goods vehicles, and I had to invest a lot of money to get them produced.
Eta they do go under 17" wheels, my track slicks are 17's.
Edited by Brummmie on Saturday 8th August 16:20
That drilled blanks comment wasn't in relation to your company. It was some feedback I got about the company I bought disks for my skoda from. Unfortunately I only did this research after I warped them in 5 minutes.
I'm guessing I'll just need to measure up my existing discs to get the correct spacers etc. Is it best to stay standard size on the rear? Is there a lead time on the cerbera discs?
I'm guessing I'll just need to measure up my existing discs to get the correct spacers etc. Is it best to stay standard size on the rear? Is there a lead time on the cerbera discs?
After constant changing my mind I've finally come to a decision. I'm going for the HiSpec monster 4 pot conversion to max at 335mm disc.
I've been hearing that the mintex 1144 squeak a lot too so I'll be getting some APEC for road use and putting the CLs on for long range and track fun.
I've been hearing that the mintex 1144 squeak a lot too so I'll be getting some APEC for road use and putting the CLs on for long range and track fun.
Hate the redstuff as they squeak but don't stop you in emergency situation (this was tested) so went to CLs. How do you find the 6pots play with overall bias/setup as I can imagine they are a superb force!? As I'm not an out and out tracker I think the Monster 4 will be more than enough even when I do put the power 4.5or7 in. With a max diameter of 335 happy days but I hear it may be able to run a 345 I know who I'll be calling tomorrow 
I have Brummie's 330mm front discs with 6 bolt AP calipers and Brummie's spacers up front and his discs at the back too. He also supplied me with a full set of CL pads. These are under 17" RL7s.
Barry at TVR Ecosse described my brakes as "phenominal". I'm traction limited on Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetrics in all conditions but pedal feel never falters. They do squeal but so did the Ferrodos I had on previously.
My only "gripe" is that I can't practise heel & toe braking because if I brake firmly enough to get anywhere near the throttle, the car has virtually come to a halt before I've got another gear. First world problems, I know...
Barry at TVR Ecosse described my brakes as "phenominal". I'm traction limited on Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetrics in all conditions but pedal feel never falters. They do squeal but so did the Ferrodos I had on previously.
My only "gripe" is that I can't practise heel & toe braking because if I brake firmly enough to get anywhere near the throttle, the car has virtually come to a halt before I've got another gear. First world problems, I know...
jamieduff1981 said:
I have Brummie's 330mm front discs with 6 bolt AP calipers and Brummie's spacers up front and his discs at the back too. He also supplied me with a full set of CL pads. These are under 17" RL7s.
Barry at TVR Ecosse described my brakes as "phenominal". I'm traction limited on Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetrics in all conditions but pedal feel never falters. They do squeal but so did the Ferrodos I had on previously.
My only "gripe" is that I can't practise heel & toe braking because if I brake firmly enough to get anywhere near the throttle, the car has virtually come to a halt before I've got another gear. First world problems, I know...
Like wise, no need to spend a load of cash upgrading the brakes on a Cerb.Barry at TVR Ecosse described my brakes as "phenominal". I'm traction limited on Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetrics in all conditions but pedal feel never falters. They do squeal but so did the Ferrodos I had on previously.
My only "gripe" is that I can't practise heel & toe braking because if I brake firmly enough to get anywhere near the throttle, the car has virtually come to a halt before I've got another gear. First world problems, I know...
I have the same set up and can only describe the brakes as phenomenal, in fact so have many track instructors:-)
TVR certainly did the brakes right first time on the Cerb.
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