314mm Brakes

**s1nglef1sh** · 14th December 2008, 20:45

I'm looking to price up an upgrade and wanted to ask; other than the discs, calipers and pads, is there anything else I should get. I heard people talking about the braided hoses.

What else do I need?

Thanks guys

**Ian S100** · 14th December 2008, 21:22

New hoses are optional, I didn't bother & the brakes are great.

In addition to your list you'll need new brake banjo washers, mounting bolts, thread lock & brake fluid. Can't think of anything else off hand but someone else will be along soon if I've forgotten anything.

**gtr1000** · 14th December 2008, 21:27

Brake bleeder such as http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-GUNSONS-EE...1%7C240%3A1318, and torx socket to remove/fit carriers

**BigP** · 15th December 2008, 01:06

You will also need new carriers to hold the bigger set up, VXL list them as seperate from the calipers.

**Knight Rider** · 15th December 2008, 10:10

How much does the big brake set-up cost mate?

**BigP** · 15th December 2008, 11:15

Originally Posted by BLACK KNIGHT

How much does the big brake set-up cost mate?

LMF sell them mate, mention Vectra-C.com and you might get some pennies off.

**parsco** · 15th December 2008, 10:22

Originally Posted by Ian S100

New hoses are optional, I didn't bother & the brakes are great.

In addition to your list you'll need new brake banjo washers, mounting bolts, thread lock & brake fluid. Can't think of anything else off hand but someone else will be along soon if I've forgotten anything.

Where can you get the new banjo washers and mounting bolts from? I didn't get them with the kit. Would the stealers have these?

**BigP** · 15th December 2008, 11:13

Yeah, get them from the stealers mate, about a fiver for the lot. Part numbers are on here somewhere, just had a quick look but couldn't find the thread.

**Ian S100** · 16th December 2008, 11:29

Those pistons look a long way out I hope the seals are ok

Give Vx plenty of notice for the parts - it took my local dealer a week to get the banjo washers on special order - they are not stock items apparently

**parsco** · 16th December 2008, 11:55

Originally Posted by Ian S100

Those pistons look a long way out I hope the seals are ok

Give Vx plenty of notice for the parts - it took my local dealer a week to get the banjo washers on special order - they are not stock items apparently

Do you have a part number for the banjo fittings and bolts? Or will my existing bolts hold these calipers in place?