Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: 4 pot brakes

  1. #1
    Newbie
    Join Date
    Jun 2016
    Location
    south wales
    Posts
    13
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default 4 pot brakes

    I have a 1.4 rally nova with 1.5d front brakes, would like to upgrade to 4 pots are there any calipers off another vehicle that would fit even with a modified bracket,rgds Pete

  2. #2
    Go low or Go home. Moderator Benn's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Location
    Fareham, Hampshire
    Posts
    23,815
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    12 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Do you run small or big wheels?

    Some Mg's come with 4 pot AP calipers, but they are large as the discs are 310mm...
    All I wanted was a Pepsi, just one Pepsi
    Far from suicidal
    Still I get them tendencies
    Bringing back them memories
    That I really miss when I reminisce

  3. #3
    Club Member turbojolt's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    derbyshire, derby, shelton lock
    Posts
    10,358
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Speak to RallyMarshal iirc he was advising a couple lads to use 256mm ate brakes with larger discs rather then cheap 4 pots, tbh if I was you I would try and be his best mate the guys a fountain of knowledge and he competes in rally events
    ^^^ did you just read that? what a idiot ^^^


    PROJECT 2 FAST 2 FAT clicky


    ''lifes what happens, while your busy making plans''

  4. #4
    User
    Join Date
    Jan 2015
    Location
    Malta
    Posts
    712
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-172-2...9f6ea98b1d32d2 these are fairly large, but also fairly on the cheap side, especially since they're a Cadillac part.

  5. #5
    Newbie
    Join Date
    Jun 2016
    Location
    south wales
    Posts
    13
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Running 14 inch

  6. #6
    Newbie
    Join Date
    Jun 2016
    Location
    south wales
    Posts
    13
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by turbojolt View Post
    Speak to RallyMarshal iirc he was advising a couple lads to use 256mm ate brakes with larger discs rather then cheap 4 pots, tbh if I was you I would try and be his best mate the guys a fountain of knowledge and he competes in rally events
    Cheers for that, rgds pete

  7. #7
    User
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Posts
    358
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    If your running 14" then you have a couple of size limitations on the calipers etc.

    Until this year Ive run the standard Astra GTE 16v 256mm ATE calipers - originally ran them on 256mm discs (which will fit under 14" wheels) and then used a modified Cossie 285mm disk and adaptors to give a bit more braking. The key is the pad. I personally use Mintex F4R pads and find them the dogs danglies. Have tried DS3000s but didnt get on with them. Are you stage or road rallying?

    Paul..

  8. #8
    Newbie
    Join Date
    Jun 2016
    Location
    south wales
    Posts
    13
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    single venue stuff

  9. #9
    User
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Posts
    358
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Then try some F4R pads in the standard 16v ATE sliding caliper with new discs (i prefer grooved not drilled but standard Mintex ones are fine too) and bed them in properly prior to an event. Use proper brake fluid (Motul RBF 600 or 660) and you will find they give a decent brake pedal with a good bite once they have a little heat in them.

    Paul..

  10. #10
    Newbie
    Join Date
    Jun 2016
    Location
    south wales
    Posts
    13
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Thanks for the advice Paul its really appreciated, Pete

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •