ladywallace
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Looking to upgrade discs... what would you recomend for a like for like swap upgrade and where is best to buy them??
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Punto (Mk2/2b) break discs
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Punto (Mk2/2b) break discs
I'd forget it. For a real upgrade -- given 14" wheels -- I'd go for Punto GT3 disks and calipers (at the front). You'll find a list in the Cinq/Sei FAQ/Guide section -- it's what most of the faster Centos wear. Or you might look at HGT parts. Basically you're running bigger, vented, disks and calipers with a wider contact surface.
In all this, two things to remember are that the tyres are the limiting factor, and that the Mk2 is never going to be a great tool for serious hooning.
In good condition, the stock brakes should be perfectly adequate for street use. New disks and decent pads (OE FIAT, Dunlop, Mintex, Ferodo, etc.) should do the job.
In all this, two things to remember are that the tyres are the limiting factor, and that the Mk2 is never going to be a great tool for serious hooning.
In good condition, the stock brakes should be perfectly adequate for street use. New disks and decent pads (OE FIAT, Dunlop, Mintex, Ferodo, etc.) should do the job.
ladywallace
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Ive got 16" wheels on mine does that make any difference?
It'll only make it less suitable for hooning!
The wheel size is really only about clearance for fitting bigger disks and calipers.
ladywallace
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Ok hun thanks for your help im happy to swap like for like but hubby seems intent on an "upgrade"
what punto is it ?
1.2
1.2 8v /16v
1.8
or is it a punto oil burner ?
a few details makes a differnce here,
1.2
1.2 8v /16v
1.8
or is it a punto oil burner ?
a few details makes a differnce here,
The most logical setup/upgrade would be from an HGT punto front and rear however if you already have an HGT then you're going to have to start looking for something outside of the box
Brakes aren't like wine - they don't improve with age. Most times people upgrade brakes or shocks or bushes they report amazing improvements over the stock set up but most if not all of the improvement was due to the old stuff being knackered in the first place.
I've seen a brake fluid change produce a 10% improvement on a rolling road. The rubber hoses get soft with age, increasing the response time. Internal seals wear, caliper sliders don't slide so well and pistons get lazy. All of these are generally neglected and degradation creeps up on you slowly until the day someone driving a newer car climbs in. Fair dues to hubby, he clearly values your neck. Someone worried about your brakes is not to be taken lightly.
Ultimately whether you change the stock set up or renew the old the tyres are the ultimate decider of stopping distance on the road. The benefits of larger discs really only come into their own on the track and are more to do with heat dissipation and fade resistance when your foot is hard on the brake pedal more than half the time.
Renewing the stock set up you can rest assured that everything will fit whereas going for an upgrade can be more of an adventure as things may not fit and you end up having to get more bits than you bargained for. Bigger discs look cool as well
I've seen a brake fluid change produce a 10% improvement on a rolling road. The rubber hoses get soft with age, increasing the response time. Internal seals wear, caliper sliders don't slide so well and pistons get lazy. All of these are generally neglected and degradation creeps up on you slowly until the day someone driving a newer car climbs in. Fair dues to hubby, he clearly values your neck. Someone worried about your brakes is not to be taken lightly.
Ultimately whether you change the stock set up or renew the old the tyres are the ultimate decider of stopping distance on the road. The benefits of larger discs really only come into their own on the track and are more to do with heat dissipation and fade resistance when your foot is hard on the brake pedal more than half the time.
Renewing the stock set up you can rest assured that everything will fit whereas going for an upgrade can be more of an adventure as things may not fit and you end up having to get more bits than you bargained for. Bigger discs look cool as well
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Brakes aren't like wine - they don't improve with age. Most times people upgrade brakes or shocks or bushes they report amazing improvements over the stock set up but most if not all of the improvement was due to the old stuff being knackered in the first place.
I've seen a brake fluid change produce a 10% improvement on a rolling road. The rubber hoses get soft with age, increasing the response time. Internal seals wear, caliper sliders don't slide so well and pistons get lazy. All of these are generally neglected and degradation creeps up on you slowly until the day someone driving a newer car climbs in. Fair dues to hubby, he clearly values your neck. Someone worried about your brakes is not to be taken lightly.
Ultimately whether you change the stock set up or renew the old the tyres are the ultimate decider of stopping distance on the road. The benefits of larger discs really only come into their own on the track and are more to do with heat dissipation and fade resistance when your foot is hard on the brake pedal more than half the time.
Renewing the stock set up you can rest assured that everything will fit whereas going for an upgrade can be more of an adventure as things may not fit and you end up having to get more bits than you bargained for. Bigger discs look cool as well
what a perfect answer brendan
if you were on ebay i would give you ***** stars
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I would possibly also consider only uprating the brakes IF
you were doing something the car shouldnt
For example - always been hooked up to a loaded trailer, or the van is always UPTO it SWL
I had brake fade the other day in the punto'
Partially my fault been heavy footed
Ziggy
you were doing something the car shouldnt
For example - always been hooked up to a loaded trailer, or the van is always UPTO it SWL
I had brake fade the other day in the punto'
Partially my fault been heavy footed
Ziggy
