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Post by timb on Jun 3, 2014 8:21:57 GMT
Hi All
Well i've started my build (Build Diary to follow) and am starting to probably think a little too far in the future already, but I wanted to get people's opinion on what brake disc/pad/caliper set up they have or would suggest on the Rocket?
Mine will be pushing a minimum of 400bhp per ton so need something that will stop it, and other than the Hi-Spec calipers what other options are there?
I also had the chassis modified to accomodate the Hi-Spec's on build.
Cheers
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2014 8:37:17 GMT
Road use? Or trackday weapon too  ?? I'm using 4 pot hispecs, solid discs ( for now) stock focus rear calipers. Close to 900hp per tonne. 2 trackdays under my belt. Just started getting brake fade at aintree on the last part of the session. Ferrodo to go in all round. I have minimal spec compared to the others. Vented are nice, however I chose against the alloy uprights. Also, what alloy size are you using? |
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Post by timb on Jun 3, 2014 10:42:41 GMT
I'm going to be using 16" alloys, and will be using it both on the road and track. Was considering Hi-Spec all around with vented and grooved discs.
Also wanted to get the opinion on how big people are going when running on 16's.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2014 11:00:47 GMT
I'd go vented front, solid rear. Tbh any more than that is just pub bragging rights. You can do it, if budget permits. I've looked at brembo stuff from Evo's etc, but biggest I've ever squeezed under 16" alloys was escort Cosworth front discs on custom brackets on a mk1 RS turbo. It's very close, that a badly placed wheel weight fouls the caliper. And.. I'd do it again. think they are 280mm, and discs close to the offset of the focus rear disc. |
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Post by Paul (madeye) on Jun 3, 2014 11:25:53 GMT
I got a little carried away and have the hi-spec RR114-4 CALIPERS on 310 x 28mm vented grooved discs. www.hispecbrake.co.uk/RR114310.htmlthey are overkill, but will cope with anything I upgrade to in the engine department. Hi spec rears too, with the handbrake pads. will all be different at the back later on in life. any radial caliper will do, I just had new hangers machined up to suit. check out the build |
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Post by timb on Jun 3, 2014 11:50:46 GMT
Cheers Steve and Madeye
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2014 12:22:37 GMT
Have u tried 16"s on the 310mm setup? Rizla paper clearance.. ? If not. I need some lol.
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Post by Paul (madeye) on Jun 3, 2014 12:45:42 GMT
not yet, I need to borrow some to try, I recon if I went with a 300 disc I could get 15's on with a massive tire wall
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