270mm Brake Discs

Suspension; Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshafts; Brakes; Steering; Throttle and clutch cable issues
Forum rules
Hints, tips and guides for repair and modification - the FAQ section on the main website is worth checking first for information relating to common faults and technical help. Useful posts and guides will be added to the FAQ http://www.sciroccoregister.co.uk/scirocco-faq
Post Reply
User avatar
scalainj
Posts: 129
Joined: Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:00 am
fill in the right answer: 10
Location: R T WELLS

270mm Brake Discs

Post by scalainj »

Morning

My car has the TSR 270mm brake conversion and had done for 10+ years but now i need new front discs and am unable to source them from TSR or Black Diamond who were the original suppliers.

Can anyone advise another potential source. Cut down 280 G60 discs perhaps?

I'm only running 14" and will not go to 15" as it kills the handling

Is there another car that has 4 * 100 270mm with the corrct hub offset?

Thanks

Andy


91 Scala
05 Alfa 156 Ti
06 Alfa GT
User avatar
filmidget
Posts: 258
Joined: Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:16 pm
fill in the right answer: 10
Location: Nottingham

Re: 270mm Brake Discs

Post by filmidget »

Weren't they rumoured to be machined Rover 600 or 800 discs?


'82 GTI 'CagedRoc' - MG Midget - Volvo 850 T5 - Citroen C2 GT - Lilac Trailer Custodian
Current owned:roadworthy factor = 75% (personal record)
User avatar
Mr Funk
Posts: 2133
Joined: Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:39 pm

Re: 270mm Brake Discs

Post by Mr Funk »

scalainj wrote:
I'm only running 14" and will not go to 15" as it kills the handling


Andy
?
What about a 15" wheel with a smaller profile? Personal preference I know but it really doesn't effect the handling. It's amazing what a strut brace can do


Head of Complaints - Big Pie Cartel
If it sounds like it's naughty, it probably is.
User avatar
The Autoad
Posts: 732
Joined: Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:57 pm
fill in the right answer: 10
Location: Nottingham
Contact:

Re: 270mm Brake Discs

Post by The Autoad »

you can still get them from TSR: http://www.tsr-performancestore.com/tsr ... f-18-p.asp

you may be able to call them and possibly get just the discs? They must get repeat business for new discs rather than resell the complete kit again :?:


Your friendly neighbourhood Scirocco restorer for hire
User avatar
scalainj
Posts: 129
Joined: Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:00 am
fill in the right answer: 10
Location: R T WELLS

Re: 270mm Brake Discs

Post by scalainj »

filmidget wrote:Weren't they rumoured to be machined Rover 600 or 800 discs?
They were but all i can find is 285 and 262 for them?
Mr Funk wrote:
scalainj wrote:
I'm only running 14" and will not go to 15" as it kills the handling


Andy
?
What about a 15" wheel with a smaller profile? Personal preference I know but it really doesn't effect the handling. It's amazing what a strut brace can do
I had 15" on for 6 months or so a while back with 195/50/15 and the lack of progressive breakaway i found quite annoying. Its grip grip grip, no grip as opposed to grip, grip, gentle 4 wheel drift. I'm braced top n bottom at the front. Personal preference i susppose
The Autoad wrote:you can still get them from TSR: http://www.tsr-performancestore.com/tsr ... f-18-p.asp

you may be able to call them and possibly get just the discs? They must get repeat business for new discs rather than resell the complete kit again :?:
You sir are a star - i must have had my eyes closed as i couldn't find them on the site at all. Shall call tomorrow

Cheers

Andy


91 Scala
05 Alfa 156 Ti
06 Alfa GT
User avatar
Mr Funk
Posts: 2133
Joined: Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:39 pm

Re: 270mm Brake Discs

Post by Mr Funk »

scalainj wrote:
Mr Funk wrote:
scalainj wrote:
I'm only running 14" and will not go to 15" as it kills the handling


Andy
?
What about a 15" wheel with a smaller profile? Personal preference I know but it really doesn't effect the handling. It's amazing what a strut brace can do
I had 15" on for 6 months or so a while back with 195/50/15 and the lack of progressive breakaway i found quite annoying. Its grip grip grip, no grip as opposed to grip, grip, gentle 4 wheel drift. I'm braced top n bottom at the front. Personal preference i susppose
Ah, this explains why I don't get it. I drive like a chuffing girl! :lol: It tends to be grip, grip, grip, lovely sound of tyre on arch, slow down a bit.


Head of Complaints - Big Pie Cartel
If it sounds like it's naughty, it probably is.
User avatar
scalainj
Posts: 129
Joined: Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:00 am
fill in the right answer: 10
Location: R T WELLS

Re: 270mm Brake Discs

Post by scalainj »

Mr Funk wrote:Ah, this explains why I don't get it. I drive like a chuffing girl! :lol: It tends to be grip, grip, grip, lovely sound of tyre on arch, slow down a bit.
Something tells me that 'I drive like a chuffing girl!' is not 100% true :hugegrin: On the inner arch or the outer lip

Thanks for your help Autoad - Got a set for £140 unfortunately with grooves on but they no longer do plain

Andy
Last edited by scalainj on Wed May 13, 2009 3:40 pm, edited 1 time in total.


91 Scala
05 Alfa 156 Ti
06 Alfa GT
User avatar
Mr Funk
Posts: 2133
Joined: Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:39 pm

Re: 270mm Brake Discs

Post by Mr Funk »

Image
Just on the lip. Needs taking back a bit but as it's all just been resprayed I'm a little loathe to do it


Head of Complaints - Big Pie Cartel
If it sounds like it's naughty, it probably is.
User avatar
scalainj
Posts: 129
Joined: Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:00 am
fill in the right answer: 10
Location: R T WELLS

Re: 270mm Brake Discs

Post by scalainj »

Coilovers? Dropped as far as possible?

Looks really nice

When i put the coilovers on mine i raised to the point that the wheels would clear the outer lip but they would snag on full lock on the inner liners so i modified them with a hammer

Even on 14"s i get inner rub on extreme lock on nonsmooth surfaces - so roundabouts really but otherwise no touching at all anywhere. Not much travel though


91 Scala
05 Alfa 156 Ti
06 Alfa GT
User avatar
Mr Funk
Posts: 2133
Joined: Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:39 pm

Re: 270mm Brake Discs

Post by Mr Funk »

Weitecs, dropped about 80/90mm. Too much if I'm honest and it'll go up 10mm this weekend when everything comes off again so I can put the poly goodies on. Poo shields are already gone.


Head of Complaints - Big Pie Cartel
If it sounds like it's naughty, it probably is.
User avatar
scalainj
Posts: 129
Joined: Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:00 am
fill in the right answer: 10
Location: R T WELLS

Re: 270mm Brake Discs

Post by scalainj »

If its any help (on 14s) my wheel arches (at top centre) are is 560mm from the floor. What the drop is i know not
Last edited by scalainj on Thu May 14, 2009 6:07 pm, edited 1 time in total.


91 Scala
05 Alfa 156 Ti
06 Alfa GT
User avatar
The Autoad
Posts: 732
Joined: Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:57 pm
fill in the right answer: 10
Location: Nottingham
Contact:

Re: 270mm Brake Discs

Post by The Autoad »

scalainj wrote:Thanks for your help Autoad - Got a set for £140 unfortunately with grooves on but they no longer do plain
pleasure chap.

Funk -car looks ace.


Your friendly neighbourhood Scirocco restorer for hire
Post Reply