dpm Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 After a quick brouse throught the site i see alot of info on brake upgrades. I am hoping to use Princess 4pots on my Kadett C and am looking for a bigger brake disc to avoid pad overlap. The ideal disc will have a diameter of about 257mm and i see that Audi 80 discs seem to be the popular choice but need to be redrilled to the correct PCD of 4 x 100. Do any of ye know if there is an off the shelf suitable disc available with the correct off set or is there someone on here that is carrying out the required rework and selling modifed discs to suit. Also my car is running 7 x 13" superlites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Don't think they will fit on the Manta stubs. They were an upgrade on the Capri but i could be wrong Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpm Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Cheers Andy i must check, I am aware that the Volvo 4 pots need to have the mounting holes modified slightly with a file to fit the Ford upright and as they are a direct bolt on replacement for the Opel then your point is very valid. In any case just in relation to the discs, could any of you recommend where i could get a pair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vealmonkey Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 i used mk3 escort xr3 disks made the hole in the middle biger and drilled 4 new holes , bolted them on to the manta hubs and fitted mk3 astra 1.6 1.4 vented calapers (bolts strate on ) had to file the calaper bracket and the outer pad , and went throw a mot no prob brakes A1 this is to fit 7 x 13" superlites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEPETE Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Princess Calipers will not fit Manta stub axles..A or B.. how do I know, a friend bought a set for his Lotus Esprit...which uses a Manta A front suspension!!! Use Volvo Calipers as they are wider so you can use a vented front disc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpm Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Princess Calipers will not fit Manta stub axles..A or B.. how do I know, a friend bought a set for his Lotus Esprit...which uses a Manta A front suspension!!! Use Volvo Calipers as they are wider so you can use a vented front disc.. Thanks for the replys. Do you know what size disc is required to run the Volvo caliper and avoid pad over lap? I seem a thread of a Kadett running Volvo calipers and 2.2 Carlton 246mm vented discs which is a direct bolt on kit but i am not sure if the discs are big enough or wheather your left with overlap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEPETE Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 USE 2.2 DISCS WITH VOLVO CALIPERS AND i THINK JAG XJ6 PADS TO CURE OVERLAP.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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