190 Brake upgrade

GJBridge · 2nd May 2013, 19:09

Discovered that I need to look to the discs today, so might as well do all the braking system.

I've seen references to 190 upgrade.

What is actually involved, please??

maxtherotti · 2nd May 2013, 19:12

Just need new 325mm discs and pads
Then calipers,caliper carriers and front brake flexy hoses bolt on and bleed brakes and away you go (or better yet stop!!!)

Rob

pab · 2nd May 2013, 19:17

It's a fairly easy upgrade, just remember that the larger discs and pads are considerably more to purchase than the standard setup if you want a quality item.

MrDoodles · 2nd May 2013, 19:50

Does your car have 18" wheels fitted to it?

pab · 2nd May 2013, 20:15

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Originally Posted by MrDoodles

Does your car have 18" wheels fitted to it?

Contemporary which will be fitted with 17" wheels. The OP has just purchased a set of tyres for it here

MrDoodles · 2nd May 2013, 20:16

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Originally Posted by pab

Contemporary which will be fitted with 17" wheels. The OP has just purchased a set of tyres for it here

Assuming that the OP's car is fitted with Star Spokes then?

Do these clear 190 Calipers Paul?

pab · 2nd May 2013, 20:21

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Originally Posted by MrDoodles

Do these clear 190 Calipers Paul?

Doubt it, as far as I know the 17" five spoke ZT alloys are the only wheels to clear the callipers.

I think it's been done with other 17's, but a bit touch and go.

Thomas · 2nd May 2013, 20:24

If I remember correctly one member skimmed the top and bottom edges of the callipers down so they fitted.

Moved to technical help forum also.

MrDoodles · 2nd May 2013, 20:25

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Originally Posted by pab

Doubt it, as far as I know the 17" five spoke ZT alloys are the only wheels to clear the callipers.

I think it's been done with other 17's, but a bit touch and go.

Then if the OP is going to have to buy 4 18" wheels and tyres to fit over his 190 brake conversion, it may make it a bit prohibitive on cost!

GJBridge · 2nd May 2013, 20:41

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Originally Posted by MrDoodles

Then if the OP is going to have to buy 4 18" wheels and tyres to fit over his 190 brake conversion, it may make it a bit prohibitive on cost!

I'd rather not!!!!!

If I've got to renew the brakes, I thought I'd try and upgrade

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GJBridge Gets stuck in 75 Contemp SE Tourer CDTi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ashton Keynes, Wilts Posts: 717 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	190 Brake upgrade Discovered that I need to look to the discs today, so might as well do all the braking system. I've seen references to 190 upgrade. What is actually involved, please?? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Guy

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maxtherotti Gets stuck in mg zt-t 190 se, mg zs 180 saloon Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bridport Posts: 798 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Just need new 325mm discs and pads Then calipers,caliper carriers and front brake flexy hoses bolt on and bleed brakes and away you go (or better yet stop!!!) Rob __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2004 mg ztt 190+ se one of only 19 in xpg!!! 2001 mg zs 180 saloon

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Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	If I remember correctly one member skimmed the top and bottom edges of the callipers down so they fitted. Moved to technical help forum also. __________________ MG6 1.8 TCi in Artic White 1975 Land Rover Series 3

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	It's a fairly easy upgrade, just remember that the larger discs and pads are considerably more to purchase than the standard setup if you want a quality item.

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MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	Does your car have 18" wheels fitted to it?