Brake upgrade on mk1 clio 1.4

[m1ck_t]

So i have done a bit of reading up and from what i make all i need is the following to upgrade my current 1996 mk1 clio (LUCAS) callipers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230762211...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1981wt_952

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300395998...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2181wt_952

And obviously the pads, any chance of someone in the know to confirm this?

The other thing i wanted to ask was that, i have seen a few mk1's with rear disc conversions but cant find any info on how to go about it and what model the rear axle etc i need to look for?

And well off topic here but , where the hell (other than main dealer) can i get rear window seals?
Thanks guys.

 

[Neal R19]

Yes those calipers and discs will do the job.

Rear discs are easiest with a complete clio 16V or williams rear axle but you can use just the carrier bits off the ends of the axle. Bit of a bitch to get them off though.

 

[m1ck_t]

Thanks mate , will be ordering a few bits up now.

Do the rear brake lines fit straight on to the callipers or will they need replacing for hoses?

Thanks again

 

[Neal R19]

I think the existing lines are probably long enough that you could make them reach to the calipers but you'd need to reshape them and they'd probably collapse in the process.

 

[m1ck_t]

Thought it was too simple to be true, will probably get some appropriate brake lines if i can't find a reasonably priced set of braided lines.

Thanks again Neal , legend.

 

[m1ck_t]

Got round to it earlier today , easy and simple upgrade .

got a few pics whilst i was at it.





I know the wheels have had better days , will get around to it one day :|.

 

[mike]

The RSi also had rear discs, and I know of someone who put a 5 turbo beam on his Clio to gain rear discs

 

[m1ck_t]

i did manage to source a complete rsi setup , just need to pick it up wich is a slight problem given long working hours and it being 140 miles away.