JohnClayton Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 need some advice on what conversion to use for the front brakes pls. We want min two pot calipers and vented discs....they really need to fit behind the standard wheels as we have a glut of these to use on the stages. Any help greatly appreciated. mantasrme suggested "Astra 16v calipers and modified Audi discs" Any other suggestions (or tips on how Audi discs need to be modified, and which model to get them off), plse? If all the above is well trodden ground on this forum and you know of threads that cover it, pse do just post links to the relevant threads below... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 audi 80 2.0 16v discs . take a manta disc to engineers and copy fixing holes and open up centre on audi disc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doveyte2800 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Volvo 4 pot calipers with Carlton 2.2 vented discs, fit without mods and can be used with standard wheels, assuming you mean 14" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnClayton Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Top advice -thanks! Do you know the model/year of the cars in question, to help us find the right donor vehicles, plse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Top advice -thanks! Do you know the model/year of the cars in question, to help us find the right donor vehicles, plse? I know that Dave Mantasrme does the Audi discs. The calipers I got are from a scrappy Mk3/4 Astra?, I think 52 /24 like these http://brakeparts.co.uk/#page=parts&pageSection=BHF&mancode=GM&brand=VAUXHALL&model=ASTRA&modelversion=ASTR*(92-98)+2.0+8V+SI+%26+SR I don't know what Volvo 4 pots they are but I do have a set made up to fit the Manta (pictured below), which are for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnClayton Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Righto, tell me a bit about your Volvo brakes: - How are they modified from standard Volvo calipers? - Are they single pot sliding calipers? - Are the pads in them standard (and what high performance/motorsport pads will fit in them)? - Will these calipers work with both the Audi and Carlton discs mentioned above? Feel free to PM me your phone number if a chat on the blower would be easier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnClayton Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) Just spotted this: Opel manta big brake kit 283mm discs and calipers also Chevette Kadett etc from MANTASPORT: http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/mantasport/ although I think I'll need the smaller discs for my wheels (all 14" diameter) There's also some info on his site: http://www.mantasport.co.uk/ Upgrades Edited April 27, 2013 by JohnClayton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnClayton Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Let's see what this thread comes up with... WANTED: Better Brakes For A Rally Manta B http://forums.mantaclub.org/topic/33714-better-brakes-for-a-rally-manta-b/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnClayton Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 There's also some info on his site: http://www.mantasport.co.uk/ Services Upgrades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doveyte2800 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 John, See your other thread on parts wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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