Brakes upgrade

[Earl Grey]

Hey All
I need a bit of advice.

I am thinking of upgrading the brakes on the car and was leaning towards Willwood brakes. Does any one know the part number for the caliper and discs that will bolt directly on to the car or would it be worth buying the full kit at £600 from rally design. Or is there another supplier that will do them cheaper?

Or do I just upgrade the brakes to the cosworth caliper and disks. For £215 all in ?

Car is a 94, 4.0 chim

Regards Matt

Edited by Earl Grey on Tuesday 16th September 12:06

[Markh]

think this what you want (see below) I upgraded to Willwoods first, but then changed to TVR AP race units, much better

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/695241.htm

[tvrbob]

Markh said:

think this what you want (see below) I upgraded to Willwoods first, but then changed to TVR AP race units, much better

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/695241.htm

I'd agree with that...and it's less bother with the insurance declaration because it was offered as a factory upgrade.

You will need 16" rims as a minimum though and it's a very tight fit even then

[dhf]

do you have a number for rally design ?

[dhf]

Markh,what is the difference between the two systems ?

[HRG]

I've got these from Compbrake, bloody stoptastic! Doing the rears this winter as mine seems under braked at the rear now.

[Don1]

Put on the 5 stud hubs, which will allow for Tuscan S brakes, Tamora rears, and a set of Spiders? TVR Power (I believe) were doing this for £1500?

[red griff roger]

I put the Willwood 4 pots on and (I think) 300mm discs. Got them from Tower View. Awesome stopping. But they do snag the wheel. I had to fit spacers. I would go a bit smaller diameter disc if you can. Insurance is not a problem - A Manning said that better brakes is a good thing and no charge.

[Markh]

dhf said:

Markh,what is the difference between the two systems ?

Firstly my Willwoods where designed for track use and therefore had no seal protection (they needed to be re-built every 18 months) the TVR AP set up stop the car so much better, (also on the tart front, they look better as well)

[hiltonig]

another vote for wilwoods, they look good too, although a tight fit on the standard 15inch estorils on the front

[dhf]

thanks Mark,what does resealing mean ? if you were to put a percentage on the difference in performance between to two what would it be ? do you mind me asking what the tvr brakes cost ? are you selling the willwoods by the way ?

[Ballistic Banana]

tvrbob said:

Markh said:

think this what you want (see below) I upgraded to Willwoods first, but then changed to TVR AP race units, much better

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/695241.htm

I'd agree with that...and it's less bother with the insurance declaration because it was offered as a factory upgrade.

You will need 16" rims as a minimum though and it's a very tight fit even then

Brought a set from Hans a couple of years back.....Bloody excellent Mod from a top guy.....The difference in stopping power is fantastic and the balance isnt upset either..

Need the 16's though to fit them in.

BB

[HRG]

Think mine must be uber stoppers... I definitely need more than the 273 at the rear now.

[Uncle Fester]

Anyone here tried Hi Spec?

http://www.hispecbrake.co.uk/

[TVR_owner]

You get what you pay for with Willwood - dont expect too much.

[Mark_G]

Uncle Fester said:

Anyone here tried Hi Spec?

http://www.hispecbrake.co.uk/

Just had a complete upgrade for my Griff using the Hi Spec kit (billet 4 front and rear)- had it installed by Leven over in Basildon. Still bedding in, however impressions so far are that the brakes have a good progressive feel and great stopping power. As I've had anthracite SP12's fitted by Silverstone Performance, there was (so Simon told me) some adaptation of the rear brakes to make the correct fit. Overall, really pleased with the look and feel of the new kit

[Markh]

HRG said:

Think mine must be uber stoppers... I definitely need more than the 273 at the rear now.

or maybe a brake bias control of some discription

[HRG]

Markh said:

HRG said:

Think mine must be uber stoppers... I definitely need more than the 273 at the rear now.

or maybe a brake bias control of some discription

I'm fitting one of those as well. No point wasting all that braking energy, it's good, but I want more