Solid Drilled Discs For 205 Xs

[tdr_1976 41 1 Cars]

I was wondering if anyone knows where I might be able to get hold of a pair of solid drilled discs for my 205 XS?

 

I've been looking but cant seem to find any, I want to keep the car on 13" wheels and don't want to upgrade to GTi calipers.

 

Any help would be great, thanks!

[swordfish210 20]

Tarox ones pop up on ebay from time to time.

[Batfink 201]

drilled discs are just about looking nice. Pad compounds have evolved so all you will end up doing is spending more money on something that will last half the time.

[tdr_1976 41 1 Cars]

I'm looking to cool the brakes a bit quicker, looks are irrelevant!

 

Cheers for the replies, I'll keep looking for some!

[pugdamo 111 2 Cars]

I cant imagine drillled discs would be much of an improvement,the best way to cool the brakes quicker is to fit vented discs,i had an XS and i know what you mean,it doesnt take alot to overheat the brakes.

[Rippthrough 98]

Far better off with some air ducts.

[shalmaneser 26]

why not fit 1.6 calipers? exactly the same just vented?

[tdr_1976 41 1 Cars]

Would I still be able to run the car on 13" wheels with them fitted?

 

The air ducts idea sounds good, how many have done it? And where can I get the ducting materials?

Edited January 7, 2010 by tdr_1976

[EdCherry 34 1 Cars]

What 13" wheels are you using?

[welshpug 1,645]

that's what I'd suggest too, 1.6 calipers and a set of 1.9 discs and some decent pads.

 

I'm not 100% if that will fit without a spacer is the only issue, the Euro 205 Rallye used 1.6 front brake and hub setup under 13" steel wheels (5.5" wide, and ET20 I think)

[tdr_1976 41 1 Cars]

What 13" wheels are you using?

 

I'm going to be using two different set's of wheels mate;

 

These will be used as my Road Rally Wheels

 

And these as my daily driver set

 

I've already invested in a new set of Green Stuff pads, callipers and master cylinder, I just want to cool them down a bit more efficiently not increase the braking force, as it's good enough as it is, when they are at the right temp.

[calvinhorse 870]

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/CRN-PERFORMANCE__W0QQ_armrsZ1

 

trust me! this guy is your man! he can drill and groove anything, its all he does!

[swordfish210 20]

The 1.6 calipers will fit under the 2nd set of wheels but definetly not the first. If you want to cool the standard brakes then just fit some brake vents.

[tdr_1976 41 1 Cars]

Cheers Guy's!

 

Plenty of info to get my teeth into.

 

[enduro 0]

xs and 1.6 gti are the same caliper, just the carrier is different on the gti to accomodate the vented discs, so i cant see what issues you would have with your 13" wheels, you can still use your new pads and if your calipers are new then bolt them to gti carriers