upgraded brakes

**aerodynamic18** · 12th September 2007, 17:47

i am lookin at the 320mm brake upgrade kit from lmf and it says that min wheel size is 16inch i have a sri wit 17 nch wheels but what about the spac saver will that work ok? also is is an easy or hard to do. was everything included like the shield for behind the disk. was thinkin about doin this before i remap the car.

**wardy** · 12th September 2007, 19:04

Ive got the V6CDTi with standard 17 SRi wheels and the big brakes are standard on that. Although I've never tried it (touch wood) I have a spacesaver so it must be OK.

**ditchp** · 12th September 2007, 19:23

buy a cheap 17" sri alloy as a spare...........problem solved

**wardy** · 12th September 2007, 19:24

there isn't a problem.

The space saver is standard issue on my car, as are the large brakes.

**aerodynamic18** · 14th September 2007, 18:16

i guess that the fact it is a kit i wont need anything else ie the cover for the back of the brake disks? is it hard to do? i am thinkin im going to do this asap as about to remap car so want the stoppin power sorted

**parapaul** · 14th September 2007, 18:21

Yes, they're fine behind the space saver, and you don't need new dust guards, the discs fit - just - behind the originals.

**Gsi3.2** · 14th September 2007, 19:47

unless you have the estate or signum, junk the spacesaver, it's just bad news..

and yes, the brake upgrade is easy to fit.. you will find that the dust sheild is a bit smaller than you expect as it really only protects the lower balljoint, the rest is left out to air..if you have any real trouble, just post up and we'll guide you through it..

**aerodynamic18** · 14th September 2007, 21:20

would another standard wheel fit in the wheel well?. the only bit im worried about is changin the calipers and rebleadin the system as i have changed disks and pads before. ay tips on this bit?

**Gsi3.2** · 14th September 2007, 21:37

Originally Posted by aerodynamic18

would another standard wheel fit in the wheel well?. the only bit im worried about is changin the calipers and rebleadin the system as i have changed disks and pads before. ay tips on this bit?

remove the black plastic spacer ring in the bootwell and yes, a standard wheel will fit into a hatch or a saloon..

tips?..do one side at a time and use hose clamps to minimise fluid loss..replace the washers either side of the banjo hose connection and don't overtighten the banjo bolt..then just use an 'easybleed' ( avaliable from halfords for around a tenner) and pressure bleed the air out..just make sure when you assemble the caliper to the hose you put it on the correct side with the bleed nipple upperwards ( eh Plasma

..)..