Front brake discs / bells / calipers - clarification thread
Discussion
To answer a few questions, all I have done is follow a couple of threads on here. Jools AKA spitfire4v8 (trackcar) supplied the bells which I believe are the same as fitted to early 4.5 Cerbs. The calipers came from Ebay via Reyland Motorsport and are new. R8nan kindly had the spacers machined for me. All other parts came from BG Developments. Not counting the odd bolts replaced on the way the cost was just over a grand. This was using AP componants throughout. Cheaper discs are available.
I'm afraid the old calipers are bound for a new life on another car when overhauled.
The photo is not clear, the studs are the standard length as the new bells are the same thickness as the old disc hub.
I'm afraid the old calipers are bound for a new life on another car when overhauled.
The photo is not clear, the studs are the standard length as the new bells are the same thickness as the old disc hub.
Edited by RichV6 on Tuesday 12th January 09:40
I have just been talking to a friend that does brake upgrades on several different cars, he has suggested a Porsche 6 pot upgrade with 355mm discs.
He is looking at getting a Cerbera shortly, I was only asking about him getting some calliper brackets made up! Haha!
I'll take mine to get measured up, would anyone else be interested in such a kit?
He is looking at getting a Cerbera shortly, I was only asking about him getting some calliper brackets made up! Haha!
I'll take mine to get measured up, would anyone else be interested in such a kit?
900T-R said:
If anyone got a pair of 4.2 callipers going spare I'd be interested - for development purposes.
Resurrection I soon will have mate but I'll be getting rid of the complete set up calipers (painted black/red logo), CL5 pads (less than 6k miles) Reyland 2piece 304mm J hooked discs with black bells. PM if still interestedI'm soon to be doing the CP6600 calipers upgrade to my 2000 sp6 cerbera but have heard they can accept a 350mm disc so will be getting them painted red and some 350x28 discs to put behind my 18" SP12s
Finally done it! Thanks Dom and Power... Pain in the a*** but well worth it!
I can't recommend this enough. Ok still 4 pots compared to Hi Specs 6 bug these 6600 are mega. I maxed them with 350x30 discs (curved groove taken to edge) and for anyone wanting to stay as close to original TVR and remain with the AP Prestige go this way. For now they have some AP pads but at next change I may match up to my rears with CLs. Absolutely love them!
I can't recommend this enough. Ok still 4 pots compared to Hi Specs 6 bug these 6600 are mega. I maxed them with 350x30 discs (curved groove taken to edge) and for anyone wanting to stay as close to original TVR and remain with the AP Prestige go this way. For now they have some AP pads but at next change I may match up to my rears with CLs. Absolutely love them!
Power did make me spacers for me but be warned you mat need the correct sized bell if you go larger as it's also about keeping the pad contact area correct to avoid warping.
I may have misunderstood your post but in answer to question power should be able to make you the correct spacers (or at least tell you need)
HTH
I may have misunderstood your post but in answer to question power should be able to make you the correct spacers (or at least tell you need)
HTH
Incognegro said:
Wish I did but never got took them down as all came as one pre fitted. My discs are 350 and pad radial depth is 55mm then allow maybe 2/3mm to the bell??? With that said I have a figure left of 292?
Not sure if thats best way to calculate how it all works but may be a rough guide??
Or 350mm diameter disk = 175mm radius.Not sure if thats best way to calculate how it all works but may be a rough guide??
Minus 55 = 120mm radius.
Subtract another 2mm = 118 radius (so 236mm diameter) bell.
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