Brake upgrade

KRISTLEE · 2nd August 2015, 16:30

Hi All,

I know the advert says they are the upgrade ones but I would rather a trusted enthusiast from here advise so can someone please check item number 231594548791 on eBay and confirm that these are the larger calipers and discs required for me to upgrade the ones on my ZT-T diesel?

I already have 18" alloys so I am ok there but is there anything else I will need?

Since I am doing a lot of work on the Beast I might as well do the brake upgrade whilst I'm at it lol.

Avulon · 2nd August 2015, 16:36

I can't say for sure, but I don't think there's any difference to the rears anyway. The front's on the 190 are larger and they look that way in the picture. Not sure that I'd buy secondhand disks though without inspecting them first for wear (only the outside of the disks is shown in the photos. It's the calipers you need if you want to upgrad the brakes to 190 spec. Is 18" wheel big enough to accomadate, or do you need the 19"? Is £120 ok for the calipers alone? it might be. maybe ask the seller if he'll split the fronts out for £60? (gotta be cheeky

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Avulon · 2nd August 2015, 16:37

Just had another look, you may want to check that you don't also need the 190 caliper brackets for the front as well.

KRISTLEE · 2nd August 2015, 16:50

Cheers mate,

I'd be getting new discs anyway, it's just the calipers and carriers I'm after. Speaking of carriers you are right though the advert just appears to be for calipers and discs... I will drop the seller a message asking if they include carriers and if they'd be interested in just selling me the front calipers.

I believe 18s are big enough.

Jakg · 2nd August 2015, 17:48

The rears on a 190 are vented vs solid of the rest of the FWD range.

Its not a big difference, but if your doing the job you might as well do it properly.

KRISTLEE · 2nd August 2015, 17:48

I ended up buying some front calipers and carriers from a different seller...he wanted £60 plus postage so I offered £50 plus postage and he accepted so I'm quite pleased lol.

I'm going to order some new discs and pads now, am I right in thinking I need 325mm discs?

Fusilier · 2nd August 2015, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRISTLEE

I ended up buying some front calipers and carriers from a different seller...he wanted £60 plus postage so I offered £50 plus postage and he accepted so I'm quite pleased lol.

I'm going to order some new discs and pads now, am I right in thinking I need 325mm discs?

Yes you do need 325mm vented disks

I tend to use the Mtec Brakes for mine, and highly recommend them

http://www.mtecbrakes.com/brake-disc...-01-05-05.html

Stu

KRISTLEE · 2nd August 2015, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fusilier

Yes you do need 325mm vented disks

I tend to use the Mtec Brakes for mine, and highly recommend them

http://www.mtecbrakes.com/brake-disc...-01-05-05.html

Stu

Cheers mate.

Avulon · 2nd August 2015, 19:04

Well done, a bit of time and you've halved your costs.

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2nd August 2015, 16:30	#1
KRISTLEE I really should get out more....... None at the moment. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 939 Thanked 384 Times in 294 Posts	Brake upgrade Hi All, I know the advert says they are the upgrade ones but I would rather a trusted enthusiast from here advise so can someone please check item number 231594548791 on eBay and confirm that these are the larger calipers and discs required for me to upgrade the ones on my ZT-T diesel? I already have 18" alloys so I am ok there but is there anything else I will need? Since I am doing a lot of work on the Beast I might as well do the brake upgrade whilst I'm at it lol. __________________ Best Regards, Lee. DONE: HAD A CRAZY IDEA THAT I HAD TO GET RID OF MY MG ZTT DUE TO NOT HAVING A DRIVE AND HAVING TO PARK ON A BUSY STREET WITH A VIEW TO GETTING ANOTHER ONE AT A LATER DATE WHEN I HAVE A DRIVE. ENDED UP REALISING IT REALLY ISN'T PRACTICAL NOT HAVING A CAR TO GET AROUND AND I NOW OWN A VW EOS 3.2 V6 INDIVIDUAL (1 OF 20 REMAINING IN THE UK WITH THAT ENGINE AND TRIM COMBO) EVEN THOUGH I STILL LIVE ON A BUSY ROAD WITHOUT A DRIVE

2nd August 2015, 16:36	#2
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	I can't say for sure, but I don't think there's any difference to the rears anyway. The front's on the 190 are larger and they look that way in the picture. Not sure that I'd buy secondhand disks though without inspecting them first for wear (only the outside of the disks is shown in the photos. It's the calipers you need if you want to upgrad the brakes to 190 spec. Is 18" wheel big enough to accomadate, or do you need the 19"? Is £120 ok for the calipers alone? it might be. maybe ask the seller if he'll split the fronts out for £60? (gotta be cheeky ) __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

2nd August 2015, 16:37	#3
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Just had another look, you may want to check that you don't also need the 190 caliper brackets for the front as well. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

2nd August 2015, 16:50	#4
KRISTLEE I really should get out more....... None at the moment. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 939 Thanked 384 Times in 294 Posts	Cheers mate, I'd be getting new discs anyway, it's just the calipers and carriers I'm after. Speaking of carriers you are right though the advert just appears to be for calipers and discs... I will drop the seller a message asking if they include carriers and if they'd be interested in just selling me the front calipers. I believe 18s are big enough. __________________ Best Regards, Lee. DONE: HAD A CRAZY IDEA THAT I HAD TO GET RID OF MY MG ZTT DUE TO NOT HAVING A DRIVE AND HAVING TO PARK ON A BUSY STREET WITH A VIEW TO GETTING ANOTHER ONE AT A LATER DATE WHEN I HAVE A DRIVE. ENDED UP REALISING IT REALLY ISN'T PRACTICAL NOT HAVING A CAR TO GET AROUND AND I NOW OWN A VW EOS 3.2 V6 INDIVIDUAL (1 OF 20 REMAINING IN THE UK WITH THAT ENGINE AND TRIM COMBO) EVEN THOUGH I STILL LIVE ON A BUSY ROAD WITHOUT A DRIVE

2nd August 2015, 17:48	#6
KRISTLEE I really should get out more....... None at the moment. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 939 Thanked 384 Times in 294 Posts	I ended up buying some front calipers and carriers from a different seller...he wanted £60 plus postage so I offered £50 plus postage and he accepted so I'm quite pleased lol. I'm going to order some new discs and pads now, am I right in thinking I need 325mm discs? __________________ Best Regards, Lee. DONE: HAD A CRAZY IDEA THAT I HAD TO GET RID OF MY MG ZTT DUE TO NOT HAVING A DRIVE AND HAVING TO PARK ON A BUSY STREET WITH A VIEW TO GETTING ANOTHER ONE AT A LATER DATE WHEN I HAVE A DRIVE. ENDED UP REALISING IT REALLY ISN'T PRACTICAL NOT HAVING A CAR TO GET AROUND AND I NOW OWN A VW EOS 3.2 V6 INDIVIDUAL (1 OF 20 REMAINING IN THE UK WITH THAT ENGINE AND TRIM COMBO) EVEN THOUGH I STILL LIVE ON A BUSY ROAD WITHOUT A DRIVE

2nd August 2015, 17:48	#5
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	The rears on a 190 are vented vs solid of the rest of the FWD range. Its not a big difference, but if your doing the job you might as well do it properly.

2nd August 2015, 19:04	#9
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Well done, a bit of time and you've halved your costs. . __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button