Brakes - Which setup
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Hi all

This is probably a common question but just wanted to know people's thoughts.

I currently have a 96 SPI which has the standard 8.4" 2 pot calipers. I have bought a set of new seals, pistons, discs, pads and braided hoses.

So far, this has cost me £80.

I saw "Paul S" clearout and he has some metro calipers up for sale. This has got me thinking, do I change the setup for metro 4 pots or stick with the current setup?

The car will be roughly a standard metro turbo motor pushing out around 100bhp.

Speed doesn't kill, suddenly becoming stationary, now that's what'll get ya!

If I'd spent the money already I'd be using the 2 pots. Should be ok for a car with a reasonably standard motor unless it's driven very enthusiastically.

The only problem I see is that I live in Jersey so the roads are short and windy which requires a lot of brake use so I think that to go faster, you don't need a big motor but better stopping and turning...

Speed doesn't kill, suddenly becoming stationary, now that's what'll get ya!

standard 8.4, 2 pots using good pads and in top condition will be great.

I use them on mine and haven't had any scary moments (yet)

I went for these discs and pads:

http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?ty=...id=36970&title=


I assume that they will be ok for the job?

Also, I was watching Wheeler Dealers before and they had a Mini Moke on it and got some custom made springs to replace the rubber cones.

Do they make a difference and improve handling, both at speed and town?

Speed doesn't kill, suddenly becoming stationary, now that's what'll get ya!