Caliper Extender Brackets

[James George]

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Does anyone have a drawing of a caliper extender bracket suitable for 285mm discs, or even some brackets they might want to flog?

[5teve L]

Ricardo had some made for a group buy last year....

[James George]

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

thanks steve for the info

[James5]

I think Dale (Bigfoot) has got a set he has never used lying about:)

[jantheeven]

Yeah regarding those big brake conversion kits... I came across a second-hand kit... was wondering if it's any good:
http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=27
Does it really improve braking a lot? I mean... you still have the same standard calipers with this kit... :rolleyes:

[Sy5GTT]

Drawing's would be good. :D

[Lomo]

Yeah regarding those big brake conversion kits... I came across a second-hand kit... was wondering if it's any good:
http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=27
Does it really improve braking a lot? I mean... you still have the same standard calipers with this kit... :rolleyes:


I had them on mine for a short while until I needed to use them quite sharply and they just werent the same after that! Someone pulled out on me and I had to slam on otherwise end of GTT. I took them off shortly afterwards due to them making all sorts of noises and generally not feeling good under foot! each to their own though :)

[James5]

Yeah regarding those big brake conversion kits... I came across a second-hand kit... was wondering if it's any good:
http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=27
Does it really improve braking a lot? I mean... you still have the same standard calipers with this kit... :rolleyes:


I have that kit can't say it's any better than standard discs with Ds2500 pads, but it does look better with the 15" wheels:)

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh25/GTTJames/OZ%20Ultra%20Lgs%20Matt%20Black/IMG_2676.jpg

[jantheeven]

And what about that kit in combination with Clio 172 calipers? Or aren't they inter-exchangable with R5 calipers?

[Bigfoot]

I think Dale (Bigfoot) has got a set he has never used lying about:)

Thanks ;) yes I have a set, discs, calipers, green stuff pads. Even some front hubs to go with them.

Only problem I find having the conversion is you can have any smaller than 13" wheels and only certain 15" alloys fit, stuck for choice :( but braking wise a big improvement from standard setup, however, as the braking system on the 5 is old and has done many of miles in most cars its not as effective as it used to be.

[jantheeven]

And what about that kit in combination with Clio 172 calipers? Or aren't they inter-exchangable with R5 calipers?

Never mind... I just checked the website of a car parts dealer here in Holland... and apparently the front brake calipers for all Clio I & II models AND the R5 are exactly the same! :eek: