Brake upgrade!

[reno9]

Hey,
I'm looking for information about fitting Megan's 280mm front brakes for 19 16V. I have all the stuff; wheel bearing carriers things, 280mm discs, brake calipers - all the stuff from 2000 Megans 1,6 16V. Only thing whats different is shock mounting thickness what is 4mm thiker than 19's. Clio 172 use the same brakes in front.
Next thing is to remove Bendix ABS system- its not working for a while, but then I want to fit there Meg's servo unit too. Only bad thing about it all is to seem that never fit 14" wheels anymore?

Any information is welcome.
Rein

 

[Peter T]

meg's shock's need macthing up with the megane hub's. TBH, you be better off going the 285mm Renault 21 setup.

 

[reno9]

I want to use 19's standard shocks, I adjust Meg's hubs to fit 19'S shocks there. I think megs brakes are better than 21's its so muchs newer.

 

[Chet T16]

If you've decided to get the megane hubs machined what exactly are you asking?

 

[reno9]

I ask that if anybody done it before? My standard brakes have no pedal feeling at all.

 

[Chet T16]

I don't know of anyone thats done it.

You can remove the bendix and keep the 16v discs and calipers

 

[reno9]

You can remove the bendix and keep the 16v discs and calipers

Does it changes pedal feeling. I hope bigger discs are better.

 

[Chet T16]

Yes, without the bendix it is a much better feel

 

[The T.I.B.]

Yes, without the bendix it is a much better feel

Much much better

 

[bidderman1969]

much better?

 

[James]

yup is much better than with with out the bendix and with me bigger front brakes tis even better

 

[reno9]

But what brake servo unit to use then: I have one R19's and one Megan's what is lots bigger (does it fit to 19). I heard that someone have used Kangoo servo - what is diameter of that?

 

[mojomoh]

Definitely much better - Bendix had little or now feel. Ditched the ABS and the brakes are a huge improvement

 

[Chet T16]

But what brake servo unit to use then: I have one R19's and one Megan's what is lots bigger (does it fit to 19). I heard that someone have used Kangoo servo - what is diameter of that?

I used the servvo from a 1.4 19 in my 16v

 

[James]

same here. i think the servos in the 19 are all the same but not 100% sure

 

[Chris H]

the 16V is different to the 1.4's. The 1.4's is deeper and smaller dia, the 16v's is a larger dia and thinnner, its just for clearence though I think.

Both do the same thing and both fit.

 

[reno9]

But does Meg's servo fit too. Its lot bigger than 19 not 16V one. Does I can use standard brake pipes if I remove ABS or I need to replace these. My steeringwheel is in left side.

 

[Chris H]

new pipes are easiest and the servo is the same size over here.

 

[reno9]

Now the ABS is gone and meg's hubs and brakes are fitted, new front brake pipes too. Brake servo is too from Meg's - it fits very tight but it fits. Now the broblem is rear brake bleeding -no bleed screws they are welded. Can I still bleed those rear brakes?
Pedal feel is much better now.

 

[Chet T16]

New calipers or try bleeding from the brake lines