DiMarco Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hello All, As above if anyone has a pair please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepo5 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 no luck on migweb then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 no luck on migweb then? Not really someone did say they had a pair but he hasn't come back to me with anymore info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I think vectra v6 ones are the same too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 audi 80 2.3 same year (1985-7) as other audi front discs (256mm) used in conversions are 282mm in size and require same engineering to fit as the said (256mm) other discs but have same off set as (256mm). use vectra five stud calipers but weld a 15mm piece of square steel onto bottom arms to cut lock to lock down or brake pipe goes into spring on full lock. good brakes if used correctly but need 15 inch wheels or larger to cover them. use brakes international on line web to see discs stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Forgot to mention nick I have some cosworth front discs that are used for this conversion, never used, but has been out the protective bag so has rust haze on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 am really looking for a straight fit to be honest don't mind about redrilling the discs but don't want to have to mess about with the calipers and put spacers on. If the V6 calipers will do the job and they are 284mm discs I will go for it but from looking on line they look like they take a bigger disc and some others take a smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 vectra five stud/v6 calipers are not for you then. use the audi 256mm discs with astra/cavalier/vectra calipers off mantasrme. use fast road pads they will do the job for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 I don't think they will be man enough for what I need buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I've got willwood 4 pots on my cavalier with 246mm discs would they not do you then you could keep the original 13" wheels as these fit under 13's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 I've got willwood 4 pots on my cavalier with 246mm discs would they not do you then you could keep the original 13" wheels as these fit under 13's? I am not sure if they would be man enough to stop 350BHP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I am not sure if they would be man enough to stop 350BHP. Not sure Cav turbo brakes are up to that either. TJM sell a brake kit that fits under 15" motorsport wheels but deep pockets are required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Not sure Cav turbo brakes are up to that either. TJM sell a brake kit that fits under 15" motorsport wheels but deep pockets are required. I think that cav turbo with red stuff pads would be better than the standard A series I have at the moment lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 am really looking for a straight fit to be honest don't mind about redrilling the discs but don't want to have to mess about with the calipers and put spacers on. If the V6 calipers will do the job and they are 284mm discs I will go for it but from looking on line they look like they take a bigger disc and some others take a smaller. the 2.6 V6 Vectra has 308mm discs and the 2.5 V6 has 284mm discs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 the 2.6 V6 Vectra has 308mm discs and the 2.5 V6 has 284mm discs The 284 discs are the calipers I am after so need the 2.5 v6 ones or cav turbo as they are the same but hard to come by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta88 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) I used the early Calibra Turbo caliper with the 54mm piston, I tried the v6 caliper with the 57mm piston and it hits the lower suspension on a B series ,not tried them on the A. The discs I used were the Sierra Cosworth 2wd 284mm diameter ,they will need re drilling and the center boring out. I hope this helps, not sure if they will stop a 350hp A series but they work well on my 16v coupe. Edited December 16, 2014 by manta88 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 I used the early Calibra Turbo caliper with the 54mm piston, I tried the v6 caliper with the 57mm piston and it hits the lower suspension on a B series ,not tried them on the A. The discs I used were the Sierra Cosworth 2wd 284mm diameter ,they will need re drilling and the center boring out. I hope this helps, not sure if they will stop a 350hp A series but they work well on my 16v coupe. Don't suppose you have the early calibra calipers for sale do you . They will work better than the standard brakes I have at the moment mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta88 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Sorry no, I got mine from someone on Migweb then had them refurbished ,the v6 ones have been sold on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Sorry no, I got mine from someone on Migweb then had them refurbished ,the v6 ones have been sold on. I don't think the v6 ones are the better ones to go for looks to be the turbo ones. Thank you anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) I don't think the v6 ones are the better ones to go for looks to be the turbo ones. Thank you anyway. Have you looked on http://www.brakeparts.co.uk/#!/shop/VAUXHALL/CALIBRA/90-98/CALIBRA%20TURBO/Front%20-%20Brake%20Discs%20and%20Drums/BDS5213 A - Diameter: 284mm B - Hub Hole Diam: 70.0mm C - Overall Height: 41.0mm D - Thickness: 24.0mm E - Wheel Bolt Stud Qty: 5 Disc Type: Vented Sorry just noticed it's the calipers you are after, I will ask around http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-Right-Brake-Caliper-To-Fit-VAUXHALL-VECTRA-CALIBRA-CAR1517R-/231133231733?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3ACalibra&hash=item35d09d3a75 Are these what you are after? Edited December 16, 2014 by robah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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