[rovermax]

Just picked up a 3dr 214 and the brakes are in need of attention, was wondering if there are any easy upgrades such as bigger fronts from a more powerful or more recent car (Rover 25/45 & MG derivatives, 220 etc.) to give it some decent stopping power. As the rears are drums, I'm guessing these are limited to what linings are used but any advice would be welcome.

[E_T_V]

If it has solid discs then you can convert to venteds. These should satisfy most people. There are a couple of futher upgrades though such as fitting the ZR160/ZS180 setup.

[whiskeyonesix]

I`m assuming you`d need to change the calipers aswell? If I was to try and source a set from the scrappy or whoever, what model should I be looking for?
Or could I just get the complete setup "off the shelf"?

Sorry for hijacking the thread btw

[MG Mal]

I would assume the following have them.

216 GTI / SLI /GSI (+deisels??)

All 220 models.

25 VI + mid spec upwards.

45 most.(if not all)

ZR / ZS (all)

Pretty sure some one will be along soon to confirm.

mal.

[mo]

Sorry, but I am also going to hi-jack this thread.

I am thinking of uprating the brakes on my 218 diesel (as I may need new calipers before long anyway).

I have not really tried messing with brakes to muchy in the past would I be able to do a straight swap for maybe the MG calipers/brakes? Or would it require suspension work, wheel spacers etc?

Currently it has standard suspension and SEi alloys.

Mo

[E_T_V]

what brakes do you currently have?

[davieboy]

Hi guys, regarding 214 brake upgrade you are in luck. I have just carried it out on my 214 sei 2 door hatch. The original brakes were 232 mil solid discs. I wanted to upgrade to the 262 mil vented which are fitted om 1.8 diesels, 2.0 litres and turbo,s etc.
Firstl i got some calipers and hangers from the breakers for £35, I thn bought 262 vented discs, these were also drilled and grooved. They cost £45 on ebay with mintex pads. I thought that would do the job, but when i tried one on the car it wouldnt fit. I also had to change the suspension swivel joint that carries the hub. £30 from the breakers. Changed the bearings while I was at it. Lastly changed the break hoses to stainless steel goodridge lines. Massive difference in breaking.

[illegalbeast]

correct me if i am wrong but on the later 214 SEi did they not come with 262mm front discs? Earlier SEi had 238mm front discs ? I think it depends on your VIN

[davieboy]

The two sizes available are 232 mil solid and 262 vented and solid. Never seen any 238 mil. none listed on part sites i have been on nor the haynes manual. My 214sei is m reg and a later one and it came with 232 solid and no abs, thinks abs and larger discs was an optional extra.

[mo]

I had a nose through Rimmer brothers catalogue, and my diesel has the 262mm vented disks and pads. The only improvement I can find are disks and pads of the ZR 160 xpower. Are these actually a marked improvement over the ones I have?

If not I will just stick with the ones I own .

Also rimmer brothers list the 238mm in their catalogue, stating models "up to BD234417/908975".