Gransport brake upgrade

[Zep]

Would you test fit an 18" wheel too please?

It’s too tight on an 18” wheel I’m afraid. But the good news is we can go to 355mm on the disc and it will be fine. Measuring up for the hoses this morning.

 

[Zep]

Looking good Billy Ray , Having had mine done on what was GS55MAS some 9 years ago , general feel and all round confidence was overall better, but the true affect was greatly reduced brake fade on track and absolutely no boiling of fluid ....................great work guys credit and Kudos to you both ......................when do i pick up my free set

Thanks I’ll ask them when the free ones are ready and keep you posted. Might be a while

 

[mjheathcote]

It’s too tight on an 18” wheel I’m afraid. But the good news is we can go to 355mm on the disc and it will be fine. Measuring up for the hoses this morning.

I guess if you have the 17" space saver wheel, this will only be any good if you have a flat on the rear.

 

[Zep]

I guess if you have the 17" space saver wheel, this will only be any good if you have a flat on the rear.

Not sure to be honest, don’t have a spare to check it with. From what I have seen, the spare wheels have quite an offset, so it may well not be an issue, but would need checking.

 

[mjheathcote]

Not sure to be honest, don’t have a spare to check it with. From what I have seen, the spare wheels have quite and offset, so it may well not be an issue, but would need checking.

I don't think it would be deal breaker, just a point to note and check.

 

[Enz0]

OEM size floating slotted rotors made by PFC. They are entirely over quality and not reasonable at all, but if I wanted to be reasonable, I wouldn't choose 3200.

 

[Danny]

Wow, custom made?

 

[Enz0]

Wow, custom made?

Yes.

 

[Mr S]

So today was the day. All bolted up, bled through, and test driven. Will be taking it for a proper drive after the weekend. (Living near Silverstone has a down side)
Massive thanks to @Zep for all the effort and time he has put into getting this all together, and putting up with my stupidity at times.

Initial thoughts are a more progressive pedal feel, and massive braking power. Once iv done some mileage, i will sanity check all the bolts and bleed the brakes through again.

 

[Zep]

As an added benefit, the new design of braided hose will banish any issues with fitting as they now have a swivel end.

 

[BL330]

Progress report please.
How soon are we able to order and how much?

 

[Zep]

Progress report please.
How soon are we able to order and how much?

I spoke with @Mr S, he’ll be along shortly.

I think you run 18” wheels, right? The 362mm don’t fit as they just touch the balancing weights, so there will be a 355mm version to clear them. PM me for details on prices.

 

[Mr S]

So iv re-bled them, after some mileage, and got a couple of air bubbles out the calipers, and that has again improved pedal feel. They feel pretty immense to be honest, and alot more confidence inspiring than the standard set up. Very worth while upgrade in my opinion. Certainly when you are on it, the pedal feel is night an day improved. Im running ATE200 fluid, as iv used it for years and rate it on track and road. (The old Super Blue stuff that now isnt blue)

 

[saabmoveyourmind@hotmail.]

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Hey, new to the forum and i've had my GranSport for a little less than a year now, its time for me to change Discs and i was looking at options, what exacty are those? is that standard brake caliper with an adapter for biger discs, in that case what discs are that ? i track my car regularly and only option i've seen apart from OEM is Tarox wich chost about a grand the pair, and im looking at other options as i would like to get better braking without spending a fortune (like a full on BBK), could i get details on that setup?.
Thanks!

 

[Zep]

Hey, new to the forum and i've had my GranSport for a little less than a year now, its time for me to change Discs and i was looking at options, what exacty are those? is that standard brake caliper with an adapter for biger discs, in that case what discs are that ? i track my car regularly and only option i've seen apart from OEM is Tarox wich chost about a grand the pair, and im looking at other options as i would like to get better braking without spending a fortune (like a full on BBK), could i get details on that setup?.
Thanks!

Welcome to the forum.

This is a full on big brake kit I am afraid. 365mm discs, AP Racing 6 piston calipers along with an adapter bracket, replacement braided hoses and pads. It’s about twice the cost of the Tarox option you mentioned above.

 

[saabmoveyourmind@hotmail.]

Welcome to the forum.

This is a full on big brake kit I am afraid. 365mm discs, AP Racing 6 piston calipers along with an adapter bracket, replacement braided hoses and pads. It’s about twice the cost of the Tarox option you mentioned above.

So around 2k euro for full kit ? (calipers disc and pads)? that would be a really good price, could you pm me so we can discuss it ?

 

[Zep]

So around 2k euro for full kit ? (calipers disc and pads)? that would be a really good price, could you pm me so we can discuss it ?

Thats 2k pounds, so a bit more for euros. I’ll PM you in the morning.

However I agree, it’s a pretty good price.