Sierra calipers and discs
 

Looking around for calipers and discs because the ones on the donor were shot. I'll probably get new discs as they're normally quite cheap and I'm just going to use Sierra calipers for now rather than expensive aftermarket ones.
What I want to know is which calipers? Are the uprights the same for all models? Would I get more braking power if I went for ones with a larger bore .

Why can I buy vented disc calipers for the 1.6 when the book says they only had solid discs?

260MM Vented is probably the most common configuration you will find these days.

260MM Calipers are bigger with Bigger bore, and there are two types of mounting bracket onr for RWD and one for 4x4.

TT

Cheers Rob. The book says 240mm up to 2.0L. Theres some on the bay from a 1.6 with 54mm bore. Might put a bid on them.

ABS cars generaly have 260's as did any V6 .

Later 2.0's seem to have 260's but it's not always true!

TT

Try local factors,I paid about £26 for new.

Gaz....

If you get stuck I have a spare set of front calipers , they accept 240mm vented discs.
They came off my donor & are working ok, tho I,d suggest 2 new bleed nipples .
They are spare as I managed to source a brand new pair ....nice n shiney :D

cheers
andy

Thanks for the offer Andy. Plenty of time for me to find some as the car isn't progressing much at the moment.

andy, il take second dibs on those calipers if gaz doesnt take you up on your offer, im stuck for front calipers, those daft wilwoods catch the inside of my wheel rims. I might have something to swap/ or a bit of cash

No Probs Gaz, I mentioned about my spare calipers if sourcing some was holding up your build progress , :)

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Nath....(as above ) , no worries mate, their yours if they would solve your braking probs, :)

cheers
andy

cheers andy, il sort you out with a few quid, you at saturn saturday?

(edit- only if gaz definately doesnt want them, dont want to hijack :) )

No probs mate :)

Not sure about saturday at mo, will get in touch when I know for sure .

cheers
andy

I have some here that may be suitable Nathan, you can check them out on Saturnday.

Andy

cheers mate saturnday, i like it:D

I,m lost now
 

Maybe I,m being a bit thick here :eek: :D

Who,s wants em ? :p

cheers
andy

im easy, if your in on saturday il av yours if not il take spuds, doesnt really matter just be nice to see if standard calipers clear the wheels iv got (aez zylos) they've got really thick cast spokes, but contact the calipers iv got (they are et38 so i think its just the wheels are a bit heavy). doesnt really matter whos i take, offer kindness is very much appreciated

No worries Nath, I,ll try & get over to Saturn on Saturnday :D ....suppose its better than having an Uranusday :eek: :D

cheers
andy

haha, made me laugh, one of my colleages had a uyranus day today when a costomer called to tell me one of my lads had left some medication on her patio table. Turned out it was surpositeries! I dont know who was more embarrased her or the lad at work.:eek:

We use to name our computer network servers after planets.. We had endless jokes about "Logging out of Uranus" , " Havin tapes stuck in Uranus" and .... it got worse :rolleyes: when talking about the amount of RAM...:rolleyes:

TT

I would be interested in buying one of these pairs of calipers if thats ok. Don't know when I can get down though Because I work Most Saturdays. Would you lads be available through the week. Would love to be able to pick a nice day and use the bike.

oops :o , I missed this post.

Not sure if Nath got the calipers from Spud, :confused:

Gaz, you,re more than welcome to my spare calipers if/when you need them, just get in touch whens good for you :)

cheers
andy

He forgot to take them last Saturday Andy, we just need to make sure that the spare ones i have will fit Nathans car. He's back here tomorrow so we will know then.

AndyH

Cheers Andy. I'll take you up on your kind offer but not sure when I'll be able to get down. Any idea how much you want for them?