brake upgrade info please ...

[MK1-GTE]

hi again ....

im in need of some info for a front brake conversion for my nova ....:tard:

have access to a v6 vec for spares also a 2 litre cav ....
would the parts on either of those vehicles be of any use ?:confused:

would like to go no bigger than 16" wheels

appreciate any help and advice

many thanks al :thumb:

[Stuart]

imho 2.0 16v cav brakes are fine with good pads and std discs.

[Martin]

you could also fit the v6 brakes, but the discs would have to be re-drilled as they a 5stud as standerd, but there are companys that sell the same discs in 4stud, also a bigger master cylinder help i'v herd..

[MK1-GTE]

thanks guys ...the vec 288 mm re drilled to suit is my plan at this time ...
unsure as to caliper mounting though ??

when you say a bigger master cylinder is there an ideal part most use??

[Martin]

erm from a nova gsi i think

[Adam]

All nova MC's are the same.
Only the gte/gsi/sri servo is bigger, which doesn't help with braking power.

[Martin]

All nova MC's are the same.
Only the gte/gsi/sri servo is bigger, which doesn't help with braking power.

my bad..

[Stuart]

fiat coupe turbo discs are 288ish mm and 4 stud (they just need the bolt holes opeinng up a tin bit as they are pcd 4*98mm rather than 4*100)


and FFS stop bolding it up!

[MK1-GTE]

thanks for the info stuart....:)

whats the problem on here with bold text then ???

is your sig link thingy not the same ??

[Welsh Dan]

thanks for the info stuart....:)

whats the problem on here with bold text then ???

is your sig link thingy not the same ??

Its highly annoying and makes my brain think chav/idiot, and probably does the same for everyone else :p.

[MK1-GTE]

Its highly annoying and makes my brain think chav/idiot, and probably does the same for everyone else :p.


chav/idiot = bold text on a forum ???


made my day that post ....nice 1 ..:)

[Saloony]

If your going V6 brake set up, you need a min of 15" wheels, and highly advisable is the 22mm astra m/c coupled with astra servo. 2.0 brakes you need a min of 14" wheels and no real need to change further parts.

[MK1-GTE]

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If your going V6 brake set up, you need a min of 15" wheels, and highly advisable is the 22mm astra m/c coupled with astra servo. 2.0 brakes you need a min of 14" wheels and no real need to change further parts.

thanks thats a great bit of info ...:thumb: