I can't get my calipers on!

I've got Bravo 1.8HLX calipers, pads and discs to go on my Cinq but it's not happening.

The discs are definately right, I've measured them and they're 20mm thick. They fit, no problems.

The problem is, with the brake pads in the calipers the distance between them is 18mm

I've got a horrible feeling my calipers are not 1.8 hlx ones, they came from my local scrappy (i've since had them painted and refurbed so no refunds...) who are a bunch of muppets tbh.

I've got some pics of one of the calipers, plus I've measured them up so was just wondering if anyone could confirm what brakes I actually have, they look just like other pics I've seen of GT/Bravo calipers....






BTW they are much redder in real life

Just to add, the discs and pads are RED DOT fast road stuff. The pads are 18mm thick.

they look like the ones i had but its really down to measurements

the piston should go back in more than in the photo

dave said:

the piston should go back in more than in the photo

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Excellent, I've been thinking that.

I sent them off to a company called Bigg Red to be refurbed and they came back like that. Think they need pushing in back more? How do I do that?? The piston sticks out 13mm from the caliper (told you I had measurements!).

it should push in with a piece of wood or the likes.should move with a little force as its all new

Should just push back shouldn't it? Maybe take the bung off the nipple thing to let air escape.

If you don't mind me asking, you got details and prices for the refurb? I'd need to do the same when I get mine

Have left a pointer over in Bravo/a section to this thread, see if anyone from there can advise

col7104 said:

Should just push back shouldn't it? Maybe take the bung off the nipple thing to let air escape.

If you don't mind me asking, you got details and prices for the refurb? I'd need to do the same when I get mine

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www.biggred.co.uk

I can't remember how much, give them a call if your interested caus they were quite friendly. Aaron recomended them to me.

Ta very much

Looks like the piston just needs pushing back -- block of wood and a G cramp.

They look right. If they still won't fit, I suspect that the calipers for the non-vented disks are different.

Thanks for the advie ppl, I'll have a go at pushing it in tomorrow.

My car will soon be ready to go back on the road once these and the new radiator are on. I've been driving a Metro for the last 3 months and it's not fun

They are ATE ones and look the same as mine (except mine are siver )

you do need to get the piston right back to get the pads in

Also I presume you have the springs?

Are the bravo calipers a bolt for bolt swap? And will they improve braking much?

Cheers

Ginner

some wood to not damage piston or caliper and a G clamp to wind it back in

Col - i still havnt got to scrappy for you yet but i will get there once my cinqs back on the road for you

ginner said:

Are the bravo calipers a bolt for bolt swap? And will they improve braking much?

Cheers

Ginner

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you need the bigger disks to go with them. but they all just bolt on, you need 14" wheels to clear them as well

And will they improve braking much?

Oh, yes!

To the point where you really need to run decent tyres (Contis or Uniroyals) or you'll be locking up (learn to use the pedal gently and be prepared to come off it quickly).

With the right tyres you'll be able to outbrake just about anything, wet or dry.:yum:

check the faq's \/

Tried pushing the pistons in a bit, but nothing happened. Even used a G Clamp, but nothing....

It's not looking good

remove bung in pipe hole?