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 Nose
Senior User  Location: Birmingham Registered: 23 Jun 2013 Posts: 994 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Hi guys, well got the phone call I've been waiting for, finally got hold of some Brembo's. I know this question has probably been covered 100000 times, but I can't find a guide  I know I need 288 Xantia discs, but what else is needed please boys? I do want to keep the Cyclones by the way.cheers  ________________________________________ Bianca 306 Rallye.Mondeo Titanium X. |
 Posted 20th Mar 2015 at 20:14
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,847 Status: Offline |
Post #2
big f**koff spacers, and longer brake lines.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 20th Mar 2015 at 20:26
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro
 Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #3
As welshpug said, big spacers. 20mm.This will also bring your tire into contact with the arch whilst cornering or over a big bump. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 20th Mar 2015 at 21:33
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Nose
Senior User Location: Birmingham Registered: 23 Jun 2013 Posts: 994 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Sorry to bang on boys, but do they just bolt straight on then or is there a bracket required also? ________________________________________ Bianca 306 Rallye.Mondeo Titanium X. |
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Posted 21st Mar 2015 at 10:18
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Rich E
Forum Admin Location: Hertfordshire Registered: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 7,757 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Assuming you mean 406 Brembos then they bolt straight on yes.________________________________________ Rich |
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Posted 21st Mar 2015 at 10:41
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Nose
Senior User Location: Birmingham Registered: 23 Jun 2013 Posts: 994 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Yes Rich 406 ones, excellent matey - good to know.________________________________________ Bianca 306 Rallye.Mondeo Titanium X. |
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Posted 21st Mar 2015 at 10:56
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marco gti6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Troisvierges Registered: 09 Mar 2009 Posts: 1,350 Status: Offline |
Post #7
When installing them make sure the bleed nipples face upwards. I read on the french forums that this would prevent them from squealing. Apparently it has something to do with having the big piston facing down or something like that... |
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Posted 21st Mar 2015 at 12:25
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aaron6
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Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Hmmm... I may try that.________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 21st Mar 2015 at 13:11
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,847 Status: Offline |
Post #9
never seen anyone fit them upside down, they still squeal.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 21st Mar 2015 at 13:19
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aaron6
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Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #10
Worth a try for the small amount of time it takes to fit. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 21st Mar 2015 at 13:21
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marco gti6
Seasoned Pro Location: Troisvierges Registered: 09 Mar 2009 Posts: 1,350 Status: Offline |
Post #11
I was told so by few folks on the french forum. Apparently some were fitted upside down on the 406 V6 on the production line. Also the 406 V6 calipers are still used as the gravel/dirt brake setup on the C2R2 for example.Rather this is true or not, i can not confirm, but some french members say that their setup is silent |
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Posted 21st Mar 2015 at 14:28
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Day666
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bristol Registered: 20 Apr 2013 Posts: 5,214 Status: Offline |
Post #12
welshpug! wrote: never seen anyone fit them upside down, they still squeal. 100% can confirm this  When I had mine tried that !!!!.......Mei your correct still squealed like a B-tch  Tarox drilled Discs made the most difference but still a bit of Squeal ..... |
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Posted 21st Mar 2015 at 14:32
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Mossy1985
Senior User  Location: Darlington Registered: 04 Nov 2014 Posts: 545 Status: Offline |
Post #13
When i fitted these to my 106 they squeeled like a bas**rd! I tried everything from taking the alloy plates off inside the caliper and cleaning to allow the pads to move easier, to putting disc squeel stop on the back of the pads to different disc off sets etc etc and bugger all worked |
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Posted 21st Mar 2015 at 14:38
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,847 Status: Offline |
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marco gti6 wrote: Also the 406 V6 calipers are still used as the gravel/dirt brake setup on the C2R2 for example. yes they certainly are, they still squeal like f**k possibly not as much as they use very aggressive pads that do munch away at the discs________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 21st Mar 2015 at 14:51
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Nose
Senior User Location: Birmingham Registered: 23 Jun 2013 Posts: 994 Status: Offline |
Post #15
So what actually causes the squeal then Mei? Is it pad material? ________________________________________ Bianca 306 Rallye.Mondeo Titanium X. |
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Posted 21st Mar 2015 at 21:40
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osm2121
Regular  Location: Montevideo Registered: 02 Nov 2012 Posts: 229 Status: Offline |
Post #16
It´s actually quite simple, set has wrong offset. Xantia disc, will sit aprox 1.3mm outwards from the center of the caliper, where theres only about 1.25mm gap between disc and caliper. First the disc will "file" down the caliper, and will be always totally out of place.You can read and check the pictures here: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=162232 |
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Posted 31st Mar 2015 at 18:50
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aaron6
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Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #17
So if I put the disc up in my lathe and machined 1.30mm off of the inside mating face, your saying it won't squeal? If that's the case, I'm willing to try it.________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 31st Mar 2015 at 20:49
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osm2121
Regular Location: Montevideo Registered: 02 Nov 2012 Posts: 229 Status: Offline |
Post #18
I wouldnt machine off the inside of the disc. It only has about 6mm. But you can trim down that difference on the caliper, where it sits on the hub. I´m no t sure that´ll solve the squealing, havent tried it yet, but who knows.What I mean, is that its not exactly a direct fit 406 Brembos + 288x28 discs. As soon as I try that, i´ll post the results. But anyways, that´ll surely improve, as the disc will sit where it´s supposed to. |
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Posted 2nd Apr 2015 at 01:24
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