Hi there Guys & Dolls
Newbie here, hoping that I will not have too many problems that I need to resort to the site, but I must say I am impressed so far. Anyway.....
My partner has an R reg Xsara 1.4i.
It has 14 inch alloy wheels off of a Saxo VTR, with the correct size tyres.
The car has, IIRC 247 mm discs on the front. I have thought about increasing the size to 267 which is the standard size for the rest of the range, excluding the VTS. I think the sizes are correct from memory.
Anyway, I think that it is just a case of swapping over to the larger sized discs, pads, caliper and caliper carrier. And then rebleeding the system. Is it that easy
Also, can I fit the larger size discs and calipers under the Saxo 14inch alloys
As I am here, can I swap the rear drums to disc brakes easily or not.
Your guidance is much appreciated.
Spence 8)
Upgrading Xsara disc brakes
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I put the calipers from a volcane, and larger air cooled discs and pads on my ZX. But I think swopping with Berlingo is a better option. you need longer flexables if you do that I think. Jon did it a long while ago. A search may find the topic again..
Swopping the back end is quite a big job I think, I didn't bother.. My ZX brakes are ok now.
Swopping the back end is quite a big job I think, I didn't bother.. My ZX brakes are ok now.
James. (Nr M67 East of Manchester).
Dark Blue ZX 1.9D Auto 1994 'L' 5 dr (modified) Aura. 98K miles used daily. Ave mpg 40
Wedgewood Blue 75 CTD auto Connoissaur. 2002. 144k. used daily. ave mpg 40 ish.
Dark Blue ZX 1.9D Auto 1994 'L' 5 dr (modified) Aura. 98K miles used daily. Ave mpg 40
Wedgewood Blue 75 CTD auto Connoissaur. 2002. 144k. used daily. ave mpg 40 ish.
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Thanx Guys
Thinking about the upgrade and the discs are the smallest in the Xsara family and they do not seem as responsive as the brakes on my Focus.
Just thought that when I come to replace the pads and discs I could take the opportunity to revamp the brakes thats all.
Just wondered about picking up the required parts from a breakers(with new discs and pads obviously) and doing the swap.
Spence 8)
Thinking about the upgrade and the discs are the smallest in the Xsara family and they do not seem as responsive as the brakes on my Focus.
Just thought that when I come to replace the pads and discs I could take the opportunity to revamp the brakes thats all.
Just wondered about picking up the required parts from a breakers(with new discs and pads obviously) and doing the swap.
Spence 8)
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