Upgrade brakes on '07 Vec CDTi Sri 150?

[Telly Addict]

So what can be fitted to this then with 18" wheels? Any other GM motors that are compatible?

I'm a big fan of good stoppers, especially if I can get em cheap!

[FIL 4822]

314MM upgrade from LMF, mention your a vec c member for good discount. Failing that, try a Saab dealer .

[Telly Addict]

Cool thanks. Is that a standard fit on a saab 9-3 then? Will the calipers go straight on?

[Big Sig]

Saab 93 areo = 314mm. Vec 3.2/3.0cdti also = 314mm

VXR 345mm will also fit under 17/18" wheels

[Deztroyer]

told you this site was going to cost you lots of money

[parsco]

The 314's are worth EVERY penny on the 150 mate. I don't know why they didn't fit them as standard to be honest

[Wilco]

The 314's are worth EVERY penny on the 150 mate. I don't know why they didn't fit them as standard to be honest

I'll second that, they are absolutely fantastic.

[Telly Addict]

told you this site was going to cost you lots of money

Lol you're not wrong!

So...I've been offered a full set of front brakes off a breaker vxr - discs, pads, calipers and carriers for £350. Fair price?

I'm assuming they will fit ok and not cause the master cylinder any problems...?

[m8internet]

Why does everyone keep forgetting about the rears!?> doing the front only

Current :
Front : 285mm ventilated
Rear : 278mm solid

Upgrade :
Front : 314mm ventilated
Rear : 292mm ventilated

You will also need the brake bias checked and adjusted after fitting
The full service stopping distance will be reduced by about 6%

[parsco]

Why does everyone keep forgetting about the rears!?

Only because most (not all) of the braking is done with the front brakes. I just wanted to bring mine into line with the 3.0 V6 diesel with 314 front and 278 rear as they work fine. I also upgraded the brake hoses to braided ones (Goodridge) all round and that also helped make the pedal much firmer