Brake caliper upgrade

Saltlick · Mar 4, 2015

Having done a search on D1 caliper upgrades I've read various threads on whacking 110 or 130 calipers on.

One question that I saw James Martin raise was about the legality of doing the mod - presumably it's more of an insurance issue than anything else though?

Other than that, what would be better - 110 or 130 calipers, and they'll be going onto the solid D1 discs that I currently have if I decide to go down this route.
My D1 is ABS (not currently working) with the single hose connection to the caliper.

I would rebuild the calipers, but they're shagged and so corroded that I don't feel 100% happy with them.
I know that standard (new) D1 calipers will be good, but if I'm going to the expense of buying new, then a couple of quid more for an upgrade is always worth it in my book - the car carries my wife and kids around every day after all...

Cheers

jamesmartin · Mar 4, 2015

110 and 130 calipers are the same as are 90 after ma or 300 tdi on,they will fit straight on ,same bolts and have larger pistons ie you get less movement with pedal travel but greater force, it may well be an insurance issue as your modifying braking system , i used to have to send a letter to insurance companies for them to agree such modifications, so worth asking first

haigy · Mar 4, 2015

Surely you could say you didnt know they were 110 brakes.

Saltlick · Mar 4, 2015

I'd have thought so haigy, but then again it's not worth it when it all goes tits up, and as I'm with NFU they're very good about modifications and haven't increased my premium with an oil conversion, 265/75 insa T Tracks or the 2" lift kit.

James, so are you saying that the 130, 110 and 90 calipers are all the same after MA/300 ? So it doesn't matter which I chose?
Thanks..

Saltlick · Mar 4, 2015

Sorry I forgot to ask if 300tdi on means td5 & tdci defender calipers too?

jamesmartin · Mar 4, 2015

youd want if its solid your after seb500440 and seb500450

Saltlick · Mar 4, 2015

Thanks JM, I was seeing those part numbers coming up in a few searches just now. Top man

StuRox · Mar 5, 2015

I went the whole hog when I did my brakes and switched them over to 130 calipers with vented discs - I too have ABS and all works great, much better than the standard setup, but I was due an over hall on my brakes anyways so it could just have been the old stuff was just old and knackered.....

ArticFox · Mar 5, 2015

StuRox - is it literally just a case of bolting on the vented discs and calipers, or do you need different caliper carriers as well? Just wondering as I'm considering a brake overhaul later in the spring...

TIA

StuRox · Mar 5, 2015

You need the 130 calipers if going down the route of the vented discs...just found my old thread with the parts I put on mine - may be out of date a bit with the prices, but doubt by much...

got my stuff from Island 4x4 (Kent) Ltd - 01622 693884 - were really helpful in sorting out everything I needed, and this is what I got..

1 x Front Brake Pads 110/130 86- - Part No STC2952 - £12.49
1 x Front Brake Discs (2) Drilled & Grooved 110/130 1994 on - Part No DA4602 - £44.16
1 x Front Brake Pad Fitting Kit (Vented Discs) - Part No STC8575 - £2.49
1 x Caliper Front LH 110/130 94- (Vented) - Part No SEB500470 - £49.99
1 x Caliper Front RH 110/130 94- (Vented) - Part No SEB500460 - £49.99
5 x Front Brake Caliper Bolt Metric (Double Hex) - Part No FTC3375 - £2.15

ArticFox · Mar 5, 2015

Wow, great info, many thanks! :tea:

StuRox · Mar 5, 2015

No worries - let us know how you get on

ArticFox · Mar 5, 2015

Will do bud, thanks again

auf_wiedersehen_pet · Mar 5, 2015

StuRox said:
You need the 130 calipers if going down the route of the vented discs...just found my old thread with the parts I put on mine - may be out of date a bit with the prices, but doubt by much...

got my stuff from Island 4x4 (Kent) Ltd - 01622 693884 - were really helpful in sorting out everything I needed, and this is what I got..

1 x Front Brake Pads 110/130 86- - Part No STC2952 - £12.49
1 x Front Brake Discs (2) Drilled & Grooved 110/130 1994 on - Part No DA4602 - £44.16
1 x Front Brake Pad Fitting Kit (Vented Discs) - Part No STC8575 - £2.49
1 x Caliper Front LH 110/130 94- (Vented) - Part No SEB500470 - £49.99
1 x Caliper Front RH 110/130 94- (Vented) - Part No SEB500460 - £49.99
5 x Front Brake Caliper Bolt Metric (Double Hex) - Part No FTC3375 - £2.15

You can't leave us drooling and not phost any photos! :laugh::laugh:

jamesmartin · Mar 5, 2015

they are std 110 ,90, vented calipers not just 130

StuRox · Mar 5, 2015

auf_wiedersehen_pet said:
You can't leave us drooling and not phost any photos! :laugh::laugh:

Might treat you to some next time the wheels are off

godzilla84 · Mar 7, 2015

Stu, am I correct in thinking those part numbers are for non-ABS?

StuRox · Mar 7, 2015

Nope, I have ABS

rathomas · Mar 22, 2015

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the info. Something i would like to do and have checked out various websites.

Only one thing though, arent those BRITPART calipers supplied by Island 4x4?

Any issues there guys?

Not sure i want to trust my brake to the old blue box!

Do you guys have good results with their calipers?

Cheers.

StuRox · Mar 22, 2015

Island 4x4 have always been top notch for me.

Plus, have had my brakes on for 3 years plus with no issues whatsoever. Very pleased with the results

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