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    Strange question about calipers

    I need to source a brake caliper with a handbrake mechanism that will bolt onto the front hubs of a Volvo 850, any thoughts, I think the later s40 uses a handbrake but I wonder if there is any chance it will fit onto the 850?
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    there are plenty of calipers out there with handbrake leaver, but I want to keep it as simple as possible.
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    I have some brembo S type R rears at work! Any use?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nealevo View Post
    I have some brembo S type R rears at work! Any use?
    they dont have a hand brake mech but on another note are they for sale if they are no use to claymore
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    iam sure the old saab 99/900s had the handbrake on the front calipers

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    Quote Originally Posted by claymore View Post
    I need to source a brake caliper with a handbrake mechanism that will bolt onto the front hubs of a Volvo 850, any thoughts, I think the later s40 uses a handbrake but I wonder if there is any chance it will fit onto the 850?
    ive got a c5. i can check the mounting on those if you want. will get sizes and pics to see if its up to the job
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    you also need brakes that will actually stop the car too
    if your gonna be using ££££run rear calipers up front thats gonna be one ££££e setup colin...

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    Quote Originally Posted by T5RatherAmusin View Post
    you also need brakes that will actually stop the car too
    if your gonna be using ££££run rear calipers up front thats gonna be one ££££e setup colin...

    i suspect theres going to be a twin caliper set up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by T5RatherAmusin View Post
    you also need brakes that will actually stop the car too
    if your gonna be using ££££run rear calipers up front thats gonna be one ££££e setup colin...
    he's putting an engine in the boot so it will need a handbrake mech on the front/rear set.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nealevo View Post
    I have some brembo S type R rears at work! Any use?
    Need the hand brake mate, cheers for the offer

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    ive got a c5. i can check the mounting on those if you want. will get sizes and pics to see if its up to the job
    That would be great if you could mate

    Quote Originally Posted by T5RatherAmusin View Post
    you also need brakes that will actually stop the car too
    if your gonna be using ££££run rear calipers up front thats gonna be one ££££e setup colin...
    The brakes will still be on the back of the car, just attached to front hubs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nealevo View Post
    he's putting an engine in the boot so it will need a handbrake mech on the front/rear set.
    i know that but was thinking say its soley that caliper up front stopping 2 300 odd hp engines.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by T5RatherAmusin View Post
    i know that but was thinking say its soley that caliper up front stopping 2 300 odd hp engines.....
    it won't be on the front, and you don't need fantastic brakes on the back, the front has Aston Martin 4 pots.
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    im with ya now, your pretty much putting a whole 850 front end frame in the rear

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    Quote Originally Posted by T5RatherAmusin View Post
    im with ya now, your pretty much putting a whole 850 front end frame in the rear
    Yes , and I will be very very disappointed if I've only got 300bhp per engine
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    Quote Originally Posted by T5RatherAmusin View Post
    you also need brakes that will actually stop the car too
    if your gonna be using ££££run rear calipers up front thats gonna be one ££££e setup colin...
    i think you'll find citroen brakes to be some of the best as they work off that green slime suspension

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    citroen brakes may be an issue as I believe they require hydrolastic oil rather than the usual dot 4.
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