Brake upgrade R19 1.8 16v chamade phase2

[93oem+]

would any of you be able to inform me of any newer renaults that would offer larger diameter discs and better caliper set up for my k-reg 16v chamade.

I want to improve the chassis performance using renault parts where possible without having to lose the abs set up

I have seen this done on other makes of vehicle, but im under the understanding that renault models share similar hub set ups etc, so hope this offers me a good chance of upgrading without need to change to overpriced aftermarket offerings.

If any one has done a similar upgrade or knows if this is a possibility any help would be grately appreciated!?!

 

[Neal R19]

Renault 21 Turbo calipers (54mm pistons) and 21Txi discs go on (285mm)

but you need a custom machined adapter anyway so you might as well choose the brakes you want and get an adapter made.

 

[Chris H]

or the better way is the way I go, new models 285 conversion.

involves using different struts and hubs though but easy to get.

 

[Larry]

does yours have the ABS right now? The practice with 19's is to get the ABS out of there before it tries to kill you, One of my 19s is outside right now with abs failure and it is quite common on the 19, hence the name 'the widowmaker'

 

[Neal R19]

k reg could be Bosch ABS, best kept if so.

 

[Chris H]

yeah I thought bosch to. might be bendix but doubt it.

 

[Larry]

Prob worth having a look on the brake fluid bottle see what name is there, my J reg one has the dreaded ABS failure, oddly my other J reg is identical except it's got no ABS

 

[Goreff]

Now trying to make a copy of the brake kit from K-tecracing K-Tec Racing - Renault Tuning & Styling Specialists ... brake disc R21TXi 285, shorter brackets brake calipers for the chilled blade 238 and adapter of its own production. Electro-hydraulic system Bendix ABS I have dismantled 2 years ago and mounted a vacuum system without ABS. Now car brakes much better.

complete ABS: http://goreff.rajce.idnes.cz/brzdy/images/P4260154.JPG http://goreff.rajce.idnes.cz/brzdy/images/P4190170.JPG
...and brakes:http://goreff.rajce.idnes.cz/brzdy/images/Obraz047.jpg http://goreff.rajce.idnes.cz/brzdy/images/FILE0572.JPG http://goreff.rajce.idnes.cz/brzdy/images/Obraz045.jpg

 

[93oem+]

This looks like a very nice install!
so you also reckomend getting rid of the abs, i must personaly say im a little hesitant on removing this system but begining to believe this may be the way forward! Was it a complex way of doing things or pretty straight forward?

Thanks for the pics and response!

 

[Chris H]

ABS only really needs to come out if its BENDIX setup

 

[lewis77]

would any of you be able to inform me of any newer renaults that would offer larger diameter discs and better caliper set up for my k-reg 16v chamade.

I want to improve the chassis performance using renault parts where possible without having to lose the abs set up

I have seen this done on other makes of vehicle, but im under the understanding that renault models share similar hub set ups etc, so hope this offers me a good chance of upgrading without need to change to overpriced aftermarket offerings.

If any one has done a similar upgrade or knows if this is a possibility any help would be grately appreciated!?!

Hi Spec Motorsport??

 

[bbracer16valver]

change the brake lines if doing the 21T calipers or it will go pop and you will faceplant a tree like me

310mm not standard 270mm

 

[Goreff]

This looks like a very nice install!
so you also reckomend getting rid of the abs, i must personaly say im a little hesitant on removing this system but begining to believe this may be the way forward! Was it a complex way of doing things or pretty straight forward?

Thanks for the pics and response!

Dismantling took me about 4 hours, pull the wiring is simple, it is worse with a hydraulic system ... I do not know how difficult it is dismantling the car on the RH steering. I have the steering wheel to the left

 

[bbracer16valver]

i would also say if i could have ABS aswell as my big breaks i would

locking up wheels at 70mph behind cars is NOT fun!!

 

[93oem+]

just to inform you my car is running what seems to be a Bendix setup as this is writen on resivoir and what i believe to by the abs control unit!

 

[Chris H]

if its working just now it should be ok but be prepared to pull it out.