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Auntie Mini
26-01-2006, 09:56 PM
What do you reckon the better brake discs are grooved or drilled. I am just about to order some so be quick posting please:p .
FAZ
Iceman
26-01-2006, 09:57 PM
My mini actually:D .
FAZ
STEALTH GT
26-01-2006, 10:01 PM
VENTED !
Iceman
26-01-2006, 10:05 PM
Can't get vented as i have cooper s discs and if you get vented you need a different caliper.
FAZ
STEALTH GT
26-01-2006, 10:08 PM
ALRIGHT THEN .
GROOVED AS YOU STILL RETAIN THE STRENGH.
I READ SOMEWHERE IF THEYRE NOT DRILLED PROPERLY THEY ARE PRONE TO CRACK.
Iceman
26-01-2006, 10:09 PM
Well had a think and i think i will go for grooved they seem and wiser choice. Think the drilled will have lost some of there strength maybe wrong but that is what i am doing so ner ner ner ner ner:D .
FAZ
Iceman
26-01-2006, 10:10 PM
Posted just as i posted he he and after reading that definately going for them know
FAZ
STEALTH GT
26-01-2006, 10:11 PM
GOT YOUR HAND DRILL READY THEN ? ;)
LOL
Mike
26-01-2006, 10:36 PM
grooved, but more than 4 grooves is pointless, avoid drilled as yes there are reports of strength issues.

for pads, use normal uniparts if you drive normally, or greens if you can keep them warm. Avoid reds or blacks, they are mainly for tracks etc.
Iceman
26-01-2006, 10:57 PM
Yeah i just ordered some grooved discs from minispares with green stuff pads and two oil seal for the driveshafts as i am fed up with my oil leak:p .
FAZ
RNRMF
27-01-2006, 08:02 AM
As I understand it the grooves provide a bit of cooling through extra surface area and clean the 'glaze' off the pads and drilled disc holes just do cooling, which you dont really need on a road car.
Iceman
31-01-2006, 08:14 AM
Well will put the discs on the car today along with new hubs which will hopefully sort my tracking problem out:( hopefully anyway. Will if i can as it's a bit messy (doing driveshafts as well grease :eek: ) get some photo's up and do a step by step guide.
FAZ
RNRMF
31-01-2006, 08:48 AM
Cool, photos would be ace. Will be interesting to see what difference the disks make to the stopping power.
Iceman
31-01-2006, 09:00 AM
Yeah definately would will be using green stuff this time instead of black stuff as i didn't get on with them in this setup liked them better when i had 8.4 discs. Anyway must get out there in the bloody cold now where did i put my hot water bottle:p .
FAZ
STEALTH GT
31-01-2006, 04:56 PM
I WAS OUT AND UNDER THE CAR TODAY TOO.
IVE DISCONECTED EVERYTHING, READY TO WHEEL THE ENGINE ON THE SUBFRAME AWAY FROM THE CAR. :)
LOOSEND THE HUB NUTS, DISCONECTED THE GEAR STICK, UNDONE THE HOSES TO THE HEATER, LABELED AND DISCONECTED THE WIRING, BRAKES, CLUTCH AND FUEL LINE, SEPERATED THE STEERING RACK FROM THE HUB, TAKEN SHOCK MOUNTINGS OFF.
ALL I GOT TO DO NOW IS UNDO SUBFRAME BOLTS TOP AND REAR AND OFF IT COMES !

ANYONE WANT TO BUY A 1100 ON A FRONT SUBFRAME :)
t boy
31-01-2006, 05:19 PM
me and faz looked over my car to day for mot and found all i had to do was change the rear wheel adjuster so i hope it will pass on friday
STEALTH GT
31-01-2006, 06:21 PM
GOOD LUCK ! :)
Iceman
31-01-2006, 06:54 PM
Well they are on will write up a bit of a how to thing at some point. It won't be great for most people as i have cooper discs and most have 8.4" standard ones but you'll get the idea i suppose. Here is a little piccie anyway need to get some shiny new drive flanges now as mine aren't the best.
http://www.brightonminiclub.co.uk/forum/gallery/data/504/medium/31012006_018_.jpg

FAZ
Blue_Bitch
31-01-2006, 10:06 PM
fingers crossed 4 friday steve best of luck mate;) ;)
RNRMF
01-02-2006, 07:57 AM
Is that the old one on the floor with a huge lip on the disks braking surface?
Iceman
01-02-2006, 08:22 AM
Yeah basically i needed brakes about a year ago:p .
FAZ