BAD BRAKES ON MY 4.2 CERB.

[ADAMSHERCO]

CAN YOU DO A STRAIGHT FORWARD CONVERSION FROM THE 4.2 AP STANDARD CALIPERS AND DISCS TO THE 4.5 BIGGER BRAKES. ANY ADVICE WOULD BE GRATEFULLY RECIEVED. THANKS ADAM

[TT Tim]

Just get the 4.2 set-up rebuilt, I've just done it with mine including changing the flixi-hoses to Goodridge s/s hoses, and it's transformed the brakes. Not to mention a hell of a lot cheaper than changing to a 4.5 set up.

Tim

[ADAMSHERCO]

I'VE FOUNG A FULL SET OF 4.5 CALIPERS AND DISC AT A BREAKERS FOR £300. I'M ALSO HAVING ALOT OF TROUBLE OF OVER HEATING AND BOILING FLUID ( RUNNING 5.1) HOPING THE BIGGER BRAKES MY CURE THIS IF THEY ARE A DIRECT REPLACMENT??

[TT Tim]

Excellent price, but do replace the piston seals before you fit them, they're easy to change and don't cost too much from AP Racing, that way you know it's all right when it all goes back together.

I believe that the 4.5 brakes and disks need the bigger wheel rims, i.e RL 17" and bigger. But, I don't have the 4.5 brakes so I can't be certain.

May be interested in your old calipers if they're going cheap.

HTH

Tim

[350Matt]

I'm rather surprised that you're having problems to be honest, I found my 4.2 brakes to be absolutely excellent.

Check disc run-out as they can warp and the general condition, no sticking pistons etc as there's no dust seals on these cars.

Also braided hoses and decent pads will obviously help.

Matt

PS Caps lock is taken as shouting on here........

[Gazzab]

Second hand brakes !! Coulod be a whole lot of trouble. If they need new discs that will cost a packet.

[TT Tim]

Gazzab said:

Second hand brakes !! Coulod be a whole lot of trouble. If they need new discs that will cost a packet.

Disks I agree, could be expensive, but calipers are easy to rebuild, and all parts are available from AP racing, there's not much too them, pistons and seals that's about it. Surely those alone are worth the £300. I hate to think how much new calipers are.

Tim