Best brake set up

[novamodman]

hi folks can anyone suggest what they use or think is best set up on a nova with a c20let fitted? Many thanks andy

[Benn]

I use 4 pot Wilwood calipers with 285mm discs. With Mintex M1144 pads.

They are very good, i have discs on the rear too, but wouldnt do it again.

[Pistol Pete]

I have 256mm disc setup on mine (C20XE). Initially was happy with the setup. But a few keen sessions at castle combe have found me wanting more.

I am looking to upgrade to a 288mm set up. As Benn says, Mintex M1144 pads get good reviews. These and some motor factors discs! Discs you can change when shot, but keep the pads.

[ShawnAzzopardi]

Actually, even I'm looking for a new brake setup.

So mine has a 1.7TD and has the standard 1.2 solid discs (not the diesel ones) and was looking to upgrade to 256mm vented. It'll never see a race or anything, just for more brake power and safety, especially in the wet.

[Benn]

256mm set up is the min you want. They are enough for a 2lt set up and if teamed with proper pads and good fluid will be enough for track useage too.

Leave the reaf drums, but rebuild/service them and youll be sorted.

[novamodman]

Thanks everybody so 285mm discs should b good enough with right pads do u jus run normal servo as mine was a diesel van to start with 1.5 non turbo it's lookin abit rough AV cleaned it up and sprayed it but is there anywhere out there when I can get a new one or does anythin else fit i.e corsa? Tigra? Many thanks

[Benn]

Try the 288 set up. See how the pedal is.

[millworm]

256mm on the front and 236mm on the back

[Stuart]

1144 are a touch soft for hard use. 1155s are better in that respect, or go for sintered pads like carbon Lorraine's or pfb.

with mad pads you can keep oem pikey discs (vented still but no drilling or grooves) and smaller sizes

[1396rally]

As others have said, some decent pads on the front brakes. Along with some fresh decent brake fluid, service the whole brake system, making sure that all discs and drums are not knackered, and that all brake parts are not seized and are free moving. you will be surprised how good your brakes are. Maybe move to 1155's or similar if you use the car for track days or similar.