Brakes

[th4neuk]

Having read the recent posting on Brake upgrades I was wondering if the brakes on a 89 Turbo (non SE) would be the same as the SE model.

Ta

Alan
89 Turbo

[sydneyse]

they are according to the parts list. Bad in either case.

Caliper- A089j8056f (RH) Disc A089J8014f (all 88-92 MY except us 88)

>> Edited by sydneyse on Monday 13th January 10:09

[th4neuk]

So I guess the best option is to change to the Brembo's from a later car then??

I know I would need bigger wheels for this but are there any other bits needed for this upgrade.

I'd be interested to know if anyone has done this on a car without ABS and what difference it makes.

Ta

Alan
89 Turbo

[cnh1990]

Changing to the cross drilled Brembo discs using the same calipers is painless and you keep the same wheels. The caliper change out is where you will need a wheel change and spare tire wheel change also. If you use Wildwood calipers which are very good you can keep the stock wheels.
Calvin 90 SE

[th4neuk]

Does anyone know if you can get the wildwood calipers in the UK and are they better than the V8 Brembo caliper???

[cnh1990]

I have had reports they work as well as the Brembos's, The calipers are actually less expensive. So much that many just replace the calipers as they wear out instead rebuilding them. I know few that use them and swear by them.
Calvin

[th4neuk]

Thanks Calvin,

Do you have any idea of the parts required or web addresses of people that have done this mod.

ta

Alan

[GUY JOHNSON]

I have willwoods on my 88 and they work just fine.
Their is a kit Lotus PBC that will convert your 89 To four Pot calipers. www.lotuspbc.com
phone #[phone]

[5150Neo]

I just replaced my front calipars with the Wilwood package from Claudius about two weeks ago. Its still fresh in my mind and I took very good notes and pictures. So let me know if I can help.

John

[cnh1990]

Also in in the UK SJ sportscars I have been told has AP 4 pot calipers that is different from the ones in V8's that will fit with the stock SE wheels. They are for the fronts only.
Calvin