uzzyuzzy Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hi guys I currently have the below brake setup(see pic) and moving to UK discs, callipers and pads. Just wondering what else I would need for the change and what is that blue thing in the middle? I've been quoted £150 by a local garage to do the swap does that sound reasonable? My wheel size is 245-40-18. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccssupra Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Are those not uk calipers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) They are aftermarket discs and the blue bit is a brake bell that the discs bolt too Similar to this AP set up Stock or OE discs are 1 piece on both front and rear, they are vented and don't have grooves or holes drilled in them on the braking area Fitting braided lines would be a good idea along with doing a fluid change. If you have the j spec set up i think you need to cut or remove the back plates to be able to fit the UK set up Edited April 21, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 If you sell the discs I'd be interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzzyuzzy Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 They are aftermarket discs and the blue bit is a brake bell that the discs bolt too Similar to this AP set up Stock or OE discs are 1 piece on both front and rear, they are vented and don't have grooves or holes drilled in them on the braking area Fitting braided lines would be a good idea along with doing a fluid change. If you have the j spec set up i think you need to cut or remove the back plates to be able to fit the UK set up Will the bigger uk discs fit with my 18s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 It's more the caliper size you need to think about...the discs will fit under 18's easily but depending on the offset of your wheels, they might not clear the caliper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 You already have UK calipers........... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) Will the bigger uk discs fit with my 18s? As said already it looks like the calipers in the photo are UK but using an aftermarket disc & bell set up The UK brakes fit with 17" diameter wheels as stock so the diameter should be fine, it's the clearance from the inside face of the wheel that might be an issue. Basically the clearance between the wheel spokes and the face of the caliper as i've arrowed here on my car with UK calipers with 19" wheels, yellow arrow Edited April 21, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzzyuzzy Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 As said already it looks like the calipers in the photo are UK but using an aftermarket disc & bell set up The UK brakes fit with 17" diameter wheels as stock so the diameter should be fine, it's the clearance from the inside face of the wheel that might be an issue. Basically the clearance between the wheel spokes and the face of the caliper as i've arrowed here on my car with UK calipers with 19" wheels, yellow arrow Cheers dude ill find out this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 You already have UK calipers........... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzzyuzzy Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Yh I've got UK discs calipers and pads just ordered some braided lines. although the current set up looks cool the stopping power sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) Yh I've got UK discs calipers and pads just ordered some braided lines. although the current set up looks cool the stopping power sucks. One of the most impressive things i loved about my car was how well it stopped using OE discs and pads. If you are replacing the aftermarket bell & disc set up for OE discs then you shouldn't have any issues with the wheel hitting the calipers. In theory !! Edited April 22, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I currently have the below brake setup(see pic) and moving to UK discs, callipers and pads. Just wondering what else I would need for the change and what is that blue thing in the middle? I've been quoted £150 by a local garage to do the swap does that sound reasonable? You already have UK calipers........... ? So the only part you (or the garage) are swapping are the discs, is that correct? Swapping discs is an easy, non-messy job, but I don't know if removing the aftermarket bell complicates the job much. Probably not I'd guess. This means it's either the aftermarket disc that's causing the poor braking, or something else. When's the last time the brake fluid was changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 So the only part you (or the garage) are swapping are the discs, is that correct? Swapping discs is an easy, non-messy job, but I don't know if removing the aftermarket bell complicates the job much. Probably not I'd guess. This means it's either the aftermarket disc that's causing the poor braking, or something else. When's the last time the brake fluid was changed? Same as changing OE discs, remove the bell & disc as one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzzyuzzy Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 I will have the following put on (se pic) but now I’m thinking maybe I should just do a fluid change first to see if the braking improves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) You have good brake setup bro, the disks seem good brand I have the DBA discs expensive and similar, I would personally do a fluid change and change the brake lines and check the brake pistons are functioning normal, try also changing the discs to see if that solves the problem. I would order a set of chris Wilson pads maybe it could be the pads? Edited April 22, 2014 by jazz1 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccssupra Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Just lower your speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 As I'd said, those discs have not done many miles at all since I fitted them and EBC redstuff pads need to get hot to work well. Maybe try putting standard pads in, brake fluid was done not long before I sold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Ah, EBC pads might explain why lol hence why I never fitted them as they known to be rubbish, put some Chris Wilson pads on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzzyuzzy Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Just lower your speed If I wanted to lower the speed I'd be in a micra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackin_n_bashin Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Do yourself a favour, and skin the red stuff pads in the bin. Chris Wilson, porterfield or even OEM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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