WTB: Light good brakes for cortina uprights
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WTB: Light good brakes for cortina uprights
Front, to replace the decent but HEAVY princess 4 pots on at the moment. Happy to buy new, just keen on suggestions or seeing if anyone had a set of suitable things lying about. Must fit under 13" wheels.
Cheers- N
Cheers- N
Re: WTB: Light good brakes for cortina uprights
Hi Neil,
See Les hunter re the Outlaw ones - straight bolt on
See Les hunter re the Outlaw ones - straight bolt on
Re: WTB: Light good brakes for cortina uprights
Well, they do look ideal don't they... I have flicked Les an email...
Thanks for the pointer...
Cheers -N
Thanks for the pointer...
Cheers -N
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Re: WTB: Light good brakes for cortina uprights
I got outlaws from Les, seem to be really good so far with no issues, much lighter than the old ones, and the vented disc was only a few grams heavier than the old solids
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Re: WTB: Light good brakes for cortina uprights
Thanks for the confirmation. Not sure I'll even bother getting the vented discs - might just stick with current solid rotors. Not sure I'll even get enough heat into them to justify it.
I have heard that on a really light car it's possible to have issues with the brakes not being able to get warm enough. I have tried to get in touch with Les but no luck so far. Pretty sure I'll go the Outlaw way.
Cheers - N
I have heard that on a really light car it's possible to have issues with the brakes not being able to get warm enough. I have tried to get in touch with Les but no luck so far. Pretty sure I'll go the Outlaw way.
Cheers - N
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Never had a problem getting heat into my vented disc set up, pads work ok cold, but really come on after about 2 applications. Good thing about the outlaws is there is plenty of pads available (common wilwood size) and you can split them to take a spacer in the future for vented if needed.
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Re: WTB: Light good brakes for cortina uprights
I'm trying to source a set now but Les is busy and hard to get hold of... Hopefully I can talk to him this week. The Outlaws do sound like the way to go. I wouldn't be opposed to new vented discs if I had to but I'd prefer to stay with the current rotors since they are the lightest option.
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Re: WTB: Light good brakes for cortina uprights
Here is the weight comparisons
Caliper + Pads
New = 2.3kg
Old = 4.4kg
Disc's
Old (Solid) = 3.83kg
New (vented) = 3.87kg
Caliper + Pads
New = 2.3kg
Old = 4.4kg
Disc's
Old (Solid) = 3.83kg
New (vented) = 3.87kg
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Re: WTB: Light good brakes for cortina uprights
How did you go about the brake upgrade did you end up going the outlaw option ?
I’m looking into options
I’m looking into options
Re: WTB: Light good brakes for cortina uprights
Les reported that he can't buy the outlaws anymore - The company is too hard to deal with for him. I haven't found a bolt on option yet. The B16s from Palmside might work but I'm unsure if they can be modified to fit the half inch solid discs.
Cheers - N
Cheers - N