Poor brakes on saxo mk2 can the disks be uprated?

[woopasize]

I've got really poor performance from my brakes at the moment and i no nothing about them. I had a garage to take a look at them and he they said saxo's suffer from poor brake performance anyway. my brakes are really poor if i was to buy a set of uprated disks would this help the problem? any help appreciated thanks

[Proffitt]

What is you budget man?

[woopasize]

well i was just hopeing for a cheapish good performing disk? i dont fancy paying stupid money as its only a 1.1

[Mike_420]

get some greenstuff pads and some vented disks, probably looking at just over £100, check out ebay they have alot on there

[Proffitt]

if its just a 1.1 upgrade to vtr brakes?

Im no 100% they will fit but im pretty sure they will

[woopasize]

will it definately improve performance of the brakes?

[Proffitt]

Well they are bigger brakes so yes.

If they fit, you could get a set of 206 brakes. They are an upgrade to the vts.

[woopasize]

couldnt be assed with all the messing about of sending them back if they dont fit lol

[Mike_420]

you could even go for a second hand pair of gti calipers, disks and pads, as im sure they fit, might be worth finding out, they will be alot better than the standard 1.1 brakes for sure

[Gordon]

even VTR brakes are poo with standard pads in.

Chuck some EBC Greens in your 1.1 callipers and you'll be sorted.

A good set of pads makes a massive difference.

[Mike_420]

how much on average is it for a pair of these? is it better to get a full set for say a vtr/vts, ie front and rear? or will front be sufficient enough?

[Gordon]

Front will be sufficient.

Between 30 and 40 quid depending on what calliper you want to put them in. thats for 2 pairs of front pads (ie, a set each side)

List here: http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/produc...7952&x=48&y=16

[Slammed_Posi_Vtr]

Just get standard new disks and pads and bleed your brake lines, tbh its only a 1.1 so you aren't going to need loads of stopping power.

[Mike_420]

Originally Posted by Gordon

Front will be sufficient.

Between 30 and 40 quid depending on what calliper you want to put them in. thats for 2 pairs of front pads (ie, a set each side)

List here: http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/produc...7952&x=48&y=16

thank you, sorry for thead hijack!

[KamRacing]

fit better tyres. The main issue with the lower spec models is the massive weight transfer forward under hard braking as the suspension is very soft.

[chinkostu]

Originally Posted by KamRacing

fit better tyres. The main issue with the lower spec models is the massive weight transfer forward under hard braking as the suspension is very soft.

yep

hahaha

[Mikol]

I'd still advise an upgrade to harder hitting brakes in tandem though...

VTR/S brakes WILL fit on a 4 stud car. Fact.

You need Calipers, Discs, Pads, Shorter Bolts and some brake fluid. Done.

[woopasize]

ok i'm gonna give them ebc greenstuff brake pads ago. i no its only a 1.1 but try stop yourself init lol v. dangerous. ive already had the brake lines bled and still as crap as before.
the pads & disks on there at the mo are still good tho as it wouldnt of passed the MOT
so my first buy is gonna be brake pads then if that aint helped it maybe some new disks

[Mike_420]

let us know how you get on with those greenstuff pads as i might get a set myself, cheers

[saxova]

Not know a mate that can get parts on trade price?

I got brand new brembo disks and uprated pads for the front, £41. From general traffic, Worth a look.