Author	Subject: 406 Brembo max. Disc thickness?
hatemgti Newbie Location: Cairo Registered: 10 Feb 2009 Posts: 24 Status: Offline	Post #1 What is the max. disc thickness the 406 Brembos can accept? Is it OK with 30mm thickness using new pads?
Posted 28th Oct 2010 at 02:56 Profile

owain Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline	Post #2 Wouldn't have thought so, they're a pretty snug fit with 28mm discs and new pads. ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project.
Posted 29th Oct 2010 at 18:15 Profile

hatemgti Newbie Location: Cairo Registered: 10 Feb 2009 Posts: 24 Status: Offline	Post #3 Is the OEM pad thickness 15mm?
Posted 31st Oct 2010 at 20:25 Profile

hatemgti Newbie Location: Cairo Registered: 10 Feb 2009 Posts: 24 Status: Offline	Post #4 Is there any possiblity with modification to the pads or the calipers to have 30mm thickness brake discs? May be if i take 1mm from each pad from its back it may work? Kindly if anyone could help?
Posted 28th Dec 2010 at 00:12 Profile

zxturbo400 Regular Location: rugeley Registered: 21 Dec 2010 Posts: 104 Status: Offline	Post #5 yea but its taking 1mm from the pad how you would do it, easier to fit 28mm tbh
Posted 28th Dec 2010 at 03:19 Profile

hatemgti Newbie Location: Cairo Registered: 10 Feb 2009 Posts: 24 Status: Offline	Post #6 I mean to take 1 mm from the side of the pistons of the calipers. my concern is the U part in the caliper could accept the 30mm disc or would need machining?
Posted 28th Dec 2010 at 03:25 Profile

hatemgti Newbie Location: Cairo Registered: 10 Feb 2009 Posts: 24 Status: Offline	Post #7 I tried today the 30mm brake disc on the caliper,it is ok but with very small clearance.I hope to make the bracket soon.The disc is 326x30mm.
Posted 30th Dec 2010 at 03:12 Profile

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