320mm brakes for 850

[claymore]

Just read this on VS, looks simple enough.

http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic...-bbk-by-volvo/

Modified bracket:

[dalhousie2008]

only concern is the welding aspect, i've made my bbk and been looking into making a plate in essence similar that bolts up rather than weld.

[claymore]

only concern is the welding aspect, i've made my bbk and been looking into making a plate in essence similar that bolts up rather than weld.

When I looked at the bracket, I couldn't see why it needs to be welded one hole used the original mount, and a bolt could be used for the other one.

[oblark]

As long as the weld has penetrated both parts then it should be as strong enough to take the forces when braking hard.

[Tim Williams]

There can be problems with differing expansion rates of the cast carrier and bracket cracking the welds.

[claymore]

There can be problems with differing expansion rates of the cast carrier and bracket cracking the welds.

Tim, do you think tha plate would need to be welded on?

[dalhousie2008]

TBH not to mention the impacts and vibrations the hubs take. I think i'd take my chances with the unwelded plates or maybe bolt up then safety weld may be a compromise

[dalhousie2008]

i was using the original 280mm t5 calipers and moving further out.

[dalhousie2008]

what calipers is this chap using i assume v50 calipers?

[dalhousie2008]

i used 336mm xc90 discs with 4 pots brembos, and think they will fit under comets.

[graemewelch]

I rekon i could improve that bracket by making it bolt on. Bracket would be drawn on cad then laser profiled then machined so it can be bolted on. Me personly i wouldnt weld two different materials togrther with out any spec. For all we know it could crack after welding. Beleve me it happens a lot

[Tim Williams]

Looking at it just in the pic it does look like it could be just bolted.

[p fandango]

I rekon i could improve that bracket by making it bolt on. Bracket would be drawn on cad then laser profiled then machined so it can be bolted on

you can put me down for a set then please sir

[graemewelch]

you can put me down for a set then please sir

If i can get a hub caliper and disc then no problem. Main problem is i dont have time to go hunting around scrap yards. Or the funds at minute. am sure the hub and disc are easy to get mits on.

[graemewelch]

have emailed a volvo breaker for a price of calipers and discs. i think the way forward here is to see how many people would be intrested in the brackets.

[graemewelch]

Ive now got some new disc £50 volvo oe and a hub. Just need calipers to make this happen

[martybelfastt5]

mmm at last my car needs decent brakes soo bad

[T5RPete]

i used 336mm xc90 discs with 4 pots brembos, and think they will fit under comets.

How are / did you get on with that?

Seems as though there a few people who are now looking to do brake upgrades?

[claymore]

have emailed a volvo breaker for a price of calipers and discs. i think the way forward here is to see how many people would be intrested in the brackets.

I would certainly be up for a pair of plates.

[martybelfastt5]

me too need brakes bad