Brakes!!!!!

[Scoobyboy1]

Hi Guys and Gals,

I could do with changing my brakes on my 71 Danbury, as pads look a little low and discs could do with a change plus my right side caliper occasionally sticks so in need of a change, now do I go all out for a Willwood big brake kit or is there a cheaper alternative, or should I just get a standard caliper and upgrade discs and pads, any opinions or info that could help improve the brakes on my van.

 

[creationblue]

Cant you just give everything a clean and a paint, change the discs and pads, I would have thought if the calliper was sticking it would be the flexi that's fault maybe? Depends on the state of everything once cleaned and inspected. '71 use the smaller callers I believe, maybe see if you can utilise the later larger unit?

Bigger callipers usually require bigger discs and then you'll need bigger wheels........ Hopefully someone will follow up with their set-up

 

[Scoobyboy1]

once cleaned and inspected. '71 use the smaller callers I believe, maybe see if you can utilise the later larger unit?

Bigger callipers usually require bigger discs and then you'll need bigger wheels........ Hopefully someone will follow up with their set-up

I have 15"inch alloy wheels fitted if that helps, I ordered some discs and pads last year but time I got round to fit them, they didn't fit and was too late to send back, not sure if they where right ones for my van or if my van has upgraded calipers/discs/pads from a later model as my van seems like everything has been changed over the years and I end up buying the wrong stuff or it dont fit.

Anyone got any links to some decent discs/pads

 

[K@rlos]

In full working and serviceable order 71 onwards disc brakes are very capable!! Unless you’re running a really big motor then just fix what you have

Speak to EBC brakes and see if they have anything for stock vw front discs. I run their red stuff pads & vented discs in the Porsche / brembo setup on my bus and they are phenomenal! I put the green stuff pads in my missus polo and they are good upgrade too for not alot of money.

 

[Scoobyboy1]

In full working and serviceable order 71 onwards disc brakes are very capable!! Unless you’re running a really big motor then just fix what you have

Speak to EBC brakes and see if they have anything for stock vw front discs. I run their red stuff pads & vented discs in the Porsche / brembo setup on my bus and they are phenomenal! I put the green stuff pads in my missus polo and they are good upgrade too for not alot of money.

Porsche/Brembo set up?? have you any photos as that's captured my curiosity!! Thanks for the reply.

 

[K@rlos]

Porsche/Brembo set up?? have you any photos as that's captured my curiosity!! Thanks for the reply.

I sure do

 

[Scoobyboy1]

I sure do

They look lovely, if you don't mind how much we looking to do something like this??



p.s im telling my missus the idea come from you and we going to be eating beans on toast all month to pay for them.

 

[K@rlos]

They look lovely, if you don't mind how much we looking to do something like this??



p.s im telling my missus the idea come from you and we going to be eating beans on toast all month to pay for them.

Wouldn’t get much change out of a 2k these days I’d have thought. Not a bolt on affair either, I had to make caliper mounts and machine bearing spacers, I only went this route because I run a serious motor and drag race my bus. Go through the brakes on yours and you’ll be more than happy with the braking performance.