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CTL
28-08-2009, 13:36
Hello All,



As the title says any of you VXR lads using larger brake kits ? or even new discs and new pads ?

Whats kit are you using ?

What do you think of the kit?

Was the price in your eyes good / bad ?

What size kit ?


Just a little R&D work we are doing all and any information will be good.


Thanks in advance

Aaron
TJ
28-08-2009, 14:11
i Run AP Racing 4pot Kit with their Pad that comes with the kit its a fast road compound i believe

343mmx32mm Grooved floating Disc
Aluminium Bells
5.1 Fluid
Braided Hoses

Price was high but its an AP kit so paying for the quality, replacement discs alone are £730 a pair. Pads are tricky to source quickly

Cant fault performance of them for fast road use, not used on track as yet but plans are afoot to do so. I know someone that runs them on their track day astra been to the ring etc and they performed impecably.


Is now also an Alcon 4pot Corsa Kit in development i believe similar sizes and spec to the AP's but cheaper to replace discs/pads Alcons are available for the Astra VXR not long until its out for the corsa

Similar price to the AP kit to buy and fit too.

And the Vectra VXR discs/calipers conversion done by regal is available, at £1k roughly fitted Wayne runs this
CTL
28-08-2009, 14:18
As usual TJ, thanks for you help.

Aaron
TJ
28-08-2009, 14:21
No prob
craigyvxr
29-08-2009, 19:13
im running brembo 4pots, 322 discs but could use 345 from the vectra with 10mm spacers. manufactured the mounts myself, and using Pagid RS29 endurance pads, expensive but worth every penny

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e269/techno-t/01062009024.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e269/techno-t/CIMG1672.jpg
tonyzthedon
02-09-2009, 14:15
im running brembo 4pots, 322 discs but could use 345 from the vectra with 10mm spacers. manufactured the mounts myself, and using Pagid RS29 endurance pads, expensive but worth every penny

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e269/techno-t/01062009024.jpg (http://http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e269/techno-t/01062009024.jpg)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e269/techno-t/CIMG1672.jpg (http://http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e269/techno-t/CIMG1672.jpg)
where did you get your brembo kits from mate?
andywilson
02-09-2009, 14:44
the brembos are off a porsche and he machined the brackets himself
CTL
03-09-2009, 12:56
Hello All,

Im now able to offer 1.7 / 1.6T / VXR owners a great value 'big brake kit'

• Pair of lightweight calipers
• Pair of race specification heavy duty brake rotors / discs
• Pair of lightweight CNC machined aluminum bells
• Pair of steel caliper brackets
• Set of Performance brake pads
• Pair of braided brake lines with banjo bolts and fixings
• Full fitting kit

Available in massive 6 & 8 pot if required.

We'll be running the 8 Pots on our sprint car with 356mm discs.

They are that good :)


Pm me for more information, first people to buy a set will get them heavily discounted :)


Aaron
Joejs90
05-09-2009, 12:33
how much would some grooved discs be??
CTL
05-09-2009, 12:49
Hello,

Available in 8 / 12 / 16 grooves.

Which would you be looking for ?


Aaron
Joejs90
05-09-2009, 13:17
would just like a price for 12 groove... would this void warrenty?
CTL
05-09-2009, 13:21
12 Groove Disc £149.76

Thats for the front pair :)


Aaron
TJ
05-09-2009, 14:13
need no more than 4pots for these cars even the astra doesnt need 6pots but hey why not! :lol:
CTL
05-09-2009, 14:24
Tj : You can never have enough stopping power ;)

4 Pots are great however 8 Pots give you bragging rights lol

All aftermarket large brake conversions are a great upgrade, and for these prices you cant really say no :)


Aaron
corsavxr_jay
07-10-2009, 10:33
Grooved and dimpled discs, yellow or red stuff pads and braided hoses + 5.1 fluid

Simples
CTL
07-10-2009, 13:52
You can never have enough braking power ;)

Aaron
corsavxr_jay
07-10-2009, 19:13
Very true Aaron. You must be expecting some highly tuned Corsas to need 6 and even 8 pots :D