Where can I buy the complete 256mm brake kit?

[ereeiz]

Does anyone know where I could buy a 256mm brake kit? I haven't got time to piss about in scrapyards and finding bits here, there and everywhere. I can't remember part numbers etc. Basically I'm after a kit I can buy and fit. I don't mind sourcing them from different places, as long as someone can provide links/ phone no's. I don't mind second hand parts either, I'm happy to service calipers, etc. I just don't want to waste time (working A LOT recently) I haven't got at the mo looking for stuff that I'm not sure about, lol. I need new disks and pads as it is so thought I may as well upgrade at the same time.

I'm running 14" wheels so can't go mad. I was looking at the TSR kit, is that any good or not?

http://www.tsr-performancestore.com/tsr-big-brake-kit-for-mk1-golf-18-p.asp

Any other kits? I'll spend up to about £300 ish and don't mind collecting within a reasonable distance of Worcester.


I realise this is basically a wanted ad, but I haven't really found any info on here (there's references here, there and everywhere- but nothing substantial) and think it would be good to put into the FAQ once there's a bit of info built up!

[PeteG40]

4 choices

TSR for their 270mm spacer kit
Rallye Design for a wilwood 4 pot kit
Vauxhall 256 brakes (scrappy or ebay)
256mm brakes from a rare late 80s audi or scirocco 16v (which are also rare) - either second hand or maybe new for the carriers.

[cheys03]

Just for information, 256mm VW carriers are no longer available from VW unfortunately.

[Jezza-7]

Would the wilwood kit fit under 14's ok?

Are they these ones?

http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=45&products_id=4012

[hayesey]

yes, although you might have to use spacers with some wheels.  I do with my 14" Ronal wheels.  It's the size of the calipers that is the problem, they are huge and can foul the inner hub of the wheel.