Chimaera brakes

[radzoule]

Doesd anyone have any recommendations of where to get an upgraded set of discs and pads for a 98 chimaera 4.0l which do not require major modification to fit?

Thanks

[pies]

Yep of a griff 500

Straight swap

[everitj]

Sorry to Hijack slightly but does anyone know if the 2WD Cosworth front 4pots will fit straight onto the uprights??

[zippee]

Take a look at my Chims breakdown in my profile.
Straight swap, though you do need to remember to remove one of the caliper spacers on the front.

[radzoule]

Thanks Zippee - that's really helpful. Are the discs larger than what would be standard on my 98 car?

I note from your profile you don't rate the intermotor coolant sensor - I've just ordered one up - are they no good?

[zippee]

The discs are exactly the same sizes as standard but a little wider on the hub, hence the need to remove one of the caliper spacers up front. I believe this is common with many uprated discs.
The intermotor sensors just aren't as good quality as Lucas and I tried 2 to no avail before getting a better result with the Lucas one.

[zippee]

pies said:

Yep of a griff 500 Straight swap

The later Chims used exactly the same set up as the Griffs. Therefore not much of an upgrade.

[harrow_chim]

Try pressing the brake pedal harder.
Nick (with standard 4.0L '94 spec brakes)

[chassis 33]

Later this spring the company (Works Motorsport/WMS) who I've developed the brakes on my racer with will be offering the setup for sale, initially a 283mm x 24mm one piece plain vented rotor and alloy 4pot caliper for sensible money.

Something like, but not identical to the Pug 205 kit shown here http://worksmotorsport.com/components/com_phpshop/sh

We're also looking at a 11.75" two piece rotor (11.75 is 298.45mm which most brake people call 300mm) to be tested during the season and released on the open market later this year.

I'm also trying to purseuade them that they really do want a 6pot caliper and a nice hand braked alloy rear caliper.

Watch this space.
Regards
Iain