NuttyNik Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Dusted off the old girl and stripped it for a refurb lots of changes and she is nearing completion... i am stuck on front brake calipers these have all rubbers perrished and sliders and brake pad pins so any help on where i can get a refurb set or replacement calipers would be of real help... the calipers are of a 1900sr berlinetta 81 coupe. Single pot. from an 81 1900 sr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h0tr0dder_uk Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) I'm surprised you're upgrading but keeping stock brakes. Didn't that car run a V8? Brakes are one thing Id never skimp on Edited December 2, 2016 by h0tr0dder_uk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyNik Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 Never had a problem with front brakes got twin servo set up grooved discs never brake fade stops on a dime. Rear is camero vented drums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 If you have never had brake fade on standard manta brakes you must drive very slowly. Even in my old 1600 cav mk1 i could get brake fade, never mind in one with some power 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 just send them into brakes international and they will sort it. For 65 grand though I would of thought it had a decent brake system 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyNik Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 Lmao i nearly shir myself adding up all the old receipts mind you that included everything 3 engines 2 gearboxes 3 lots susspension 3 paint jobs etc etc etc ya no i would have gone 4 pot on the front maybe carlton 2.2 upgrade but the front brakes have never let me down and with the grooved discs and as no inner wings with good airflow been great. With the twin servo set up and chevy rear braking its well balanced... why change it if it works perfect is my moto... its only due to the rubbers perished i need a kit.. the car is now way different from when it was last out more drivable and road legual.. less agressive look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Hi Nick,Bigg Red do service kits for your brakes...http://www.biggred.co.uk/ Would love to see some pics of this new look you have given megamanta you got us all intrigued now Edited December 4, 2016 by evo3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 If it works it works but you must have a big pair of balls Brakes did me a pair of calipers exchange for about £80 and they are brand new, give brakes a ring,, they are decent blokes Is that engine of yours cast or Ali? Have a look at chulls thread on here as you may like it. He has gone for a blower and I think has the same kit? Mattig Extreme? It's been around a long time that car of yours and it will be nice to see it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 (edited) On 12/4/2016 at 19:34, Kevin Abbott said: If it works it works but you must have a big pair of balls Brakes did me a pair of calipers exchange for about £80 and they are brand new, give brakes a ring,, they are decent blokes Is that engine of yours cast or Ali? Have a look at chulls thread on here as you may like it. He has gone for a blower and I think has the same kit? Mattig Extreme? It's been around a long time that car of yours and it will be nice to see it again. that will be nuttynik living up to his er......nikname kev..chull has a mattig and nik has a mantzel evolution,both equally monstrous creations Two examples below,i'll close the door on the way out,then hang my anorak up Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Edited December 7, 2016 by evo3000 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyNik Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Takes alot to live up to my name nowadays lol its more jack sparrow these days lol..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I think someone had tried to put a Mantzel kit on mine, looking at the pictures it explains why my rear quarters are so butchered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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