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Mcelderry1
2nd February 2012, 16:34
Probly been asked millions time I can't find what I need what would be the brakes. Looking around to spend 150 quid thanks

Stefan_Wood
2nd February 2012, 16:36
Go for some 266mm of a pug 206gti some sets need grindind some dont. Cost around £50-150

Things you will need:
Break pads
Calipers
Carriers
Retaining Clips
Discs
Break Fluid

Extras :
Braided lines
Upgraded Master cylinder

Maybe:
Angle Grinder

Mcelderry1
2nd February 2012, 16:39
Just look around at a scrapyard?

mark1311
2nd February 2012, 16:43
will need some brake fluid to.

Stefan_Wood
2nd February 2012, 16:46
Lucas calipers found on:
306 XSi, HDi, Berlingo Van 1.9D (<2002), Various Citroen Xsara, Picasso Models

Bosch calipers found on:
Various Citroen Xsara & Picasso, 206 GTi 1.6 & 2.0 (but not Gti 180)
Berlingo Van 1.9D (2002>), Various Citroen Xsara & Picasso, 307 1.4 HDi, 207, 206 GTi 1.6 & 2.0 (but not Gti 180) Early 306 S16

Look around scrapyard for any of them and take the breaks off them.

Mcelderry1
2nd February 2012, 16:49
Thanks alot once I got my laptop sorted I shall get pics up :)

Tontsy
2nd February 2012, 16:50
i have a 312 Vag set up available... :A: that would be interesting.

mark1311
2nd February 2012, 16:52
i have a 312 Vag set up available... :A: that would be interesting.

they the R32 calipers? ment to be fitting these to a seat leon at work soon, the caliper weight and disk weight must neali cancel out the bigger piston?

Mcelderry1
2nd February 2012, 16:52
How much?

Tontsy
2nd February 2012, 17:00
they the R32 calipers? ment to be fitting these to a seat leon at work soon, the caliper weight and disk weight must neali cancel out the bigger piston?
im not too sure on their set up, i know its a 2 pot system but i think its a 332 ? maybe.

this is MK2 Leon FR set up as im upgrading to the LCR / Golf GTI R 345 set up.