Vented rear discs question

woolley11 · 19th November 2023, 09:43

I have a 2001 ZT 160.

Would it matter if I replaced the rear discs with non-vented discs?

Currently they are vented but they need replacing with the pads - when I got the parts from Rimmer Bros I’d ordered non-vented?

Certainly don’t drive the car hard but other than needing cooling properties, would there be any fitment issues and caliper problems as I realise the vented discs are obviously thicker.

If so I’ll have to return and swop them

Thanks in advance

Mike Trident · 19th November 2023, 10:25

As long as the dimensions are the same, particularly the thickness, they should be fine, just read it again, you state the vented ones are thicker (understandably) the pads or caliper could be different.

I'm sure someone more in the know will be along shortly

SD1too · 19th November 2023, 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by woolley11

... would there be any fitment issues and caliper problems as I realise the vented discs are obviously thicker.

Yes Robert, you'd need to buy two new calipers as well!

Simon

xsport · 19th November 2023, 14:15

Does that include caliper carriers as well ...

woolley11 · 19th November 2023, 17:21

Darn it

Thought as much - I’ve ordered vented ones now

I’ll send others back - postage costs wasted but hey ho - cheaper than callipers and carriers 😏

Robson Rover Repair · 20th November 2023, 19:24

Yes, it's the triple unfortunately, discs calipers and carriers all different solid vs vented.

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woolley11 Regular poster MG Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: York Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Vented rear discs question I have a 2001 ZT 160. Would it matter if I replaced the rear discs with non-vented discs? Currently they are vented but they need replacing with the pads - when I got the parts from Rimmer Bros I’d ordered non-vented? Certainly don’t drive the car hard but other than needing cooling properties, would there be any fitment issues and caliper problems as I realise the vented discs are obviously thicker. If so I’ll have to return and swop them Thanks in advance

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19th November 2023, 17:21	#5
woolley11 Regular poster MG Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: York Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Darn it Thought as much - I’ve ordered vented ones now I’ll send others back - postage costs wasted but hey ho - cheaper than callipers and carriers 😏