Front Brakes upgrade!

[funkyfive]

I am currently just about to upgrade my front discs and pads but am still a little unsure as there maybe better options.

I bought a set of 280mm 20 grooved discs and some mintex pads for £92.99 which is a fair price!! Not sure how much stopping power this will give me?

But I have also looked into S2 2 pot calipers or do i upgrade to a 288mm setup instead.

I am looking into either a BAM 1.8T or VR6 conversion!

[Adam]

I would go for the 312mm set up but that limits you to use a 16 or bigger wheel.

Look in the maintenance section for a how to if you want mega stopping power.

[funkyfive]

I would go for the 312mm set up but that limits you to use a 16 or bigger wheel.

Look in the maintenance section for a how to if you want mega stopping power.

Kool I am looking at getting some D90's

[Adam]

I would go for the 312mm set up but that limits you to use a 16 or bigger wheel.

Look in the maintenance section for a how to if you want mega stopping power.

Kool I am looking at getting some D90's

Good choice of wheel for the mk3.

[funkyfive]

I would go for the 312mm set up but that limits you to use a 16 or bigger wheel.

Look in the maintenance section for a how to if you want mega stopping power.

Kool I am looking at getting some D90's

Good choice of wheel for the mk3.

Off topic a bit but i found some in Germany for £190 16x7 including tyres but no spacers bargin!!!

[funkyfive]

Having read Mikesters "Mk3 Engine Conversion FAQ "

I have decided to go with a 288mm brake conversion with Grooved discs and Mintex pads.

Can anyone tell me what I need?

[LazyLunatic]

Having read Mikesters "Mk3 Engine Conversion FAQ "

I have decided to go with a 288mm brake conversion with Grooved discs and Mintex pads.

Can anyone tell me what I need?

if you got 280mm at the moment, then stick with them, they are still good enough. although if you think you might want to upgrade in the future to 312, then i think you need 288mm carriers anyway, but not sure.

if you go for 288, then i think you need the lot, calipers, carriers, discs and pads. not sure about the pads.

[funkyfive]

Having read Mikesters "Mk3 Engine Conversion FAQ "

I have decided to go with a 288mm brake conversion with Grooved discs and Mintex pads.

Can anyone tell me what I need?

if you got 280mm at the moment, then stick with them, they are still good enough. although if you think you might want to upgrade in the future to 312, then i think you need 288mm carriers anyway, but not sure.

if you go for 288, then i think you need the lot, calipers, carriers, discs and pads. not sure about the pads.

Cheers fella. I am have some calipers and carriers for £50 quid so i am going to send back the 280mm grooved discs and pads. lol only an extra 20 quid to upgrade to 288mm.