4 pots Metro calipers

[Chris59]

Hello guys, could you please tell me what do I need to convert my Mk2 to 4 pots Metro brake calipers with vented discs ?

[Stuart]

You need these parts

There used to be special caliper retaining bolts with a 3/8 thread and larger metric section to sit snugly in the slightly larger metric hole in the calipers, but I used standard Mini bolts with no issue. One thing to bare in mind is that they increase the track by about 6 mm per side (I think)

This kit, which is minus the uprights and CV joints which you should be able to reuse if in serviceable condition.

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possible 2nd hand source http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/to ... ded-hoses/

[Chris59]

Hello Stuart, many thanks for your help.


I should have told that I already have a set of Metro halfshafts, complete with uprights, calipers, discs, etc, but they need to be rebuilt (new seals, Stainless steel pistons, etc...)

[Chris59]

So, if my understanding is correct, all I need are the special brake hoses, and, eventually, special caliper bolts ?

[Stuart]

So, if my understanding is correct, all I need are the special brake hoses, and, eventually, special caliper bolts ?

Yes just the hoses and bolts, although standard Mini bolts are fine really. From that I take it you won't be using the Metro uprights? which is a wise choice as Metro uprights change the suspension geometry quite a bit.

I'm also assuming your car is already on disc brakes.

[Chris59]

So, if my understanding is correct, all I need are the special brake hoses, and, eventually, special caliper bolts ?

Yes just the hoses and bolts, although standard Mini bolts ones are fine really. Okay, I understand.




From that I take it you won't be using the Metro uprights? which is a wise choice as Metro uprights change the suspension geometry quite a bit. I didn't know untill now it's doable, but no, Mini uprights will do the job

I'm also assuming your car is already on disc brakes. Yes, you are right !

[Stuart]

Nice one Chris. This is another option drilling and tapping out the bleed nipple to make a link pipe and then use a hose with a single banjo fitting.

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[Chris59]

Interestin idea, but, as I need to buy a complete set of braided brake hoses (the front ones on my Mk2 were more than old, and the rear braided hoses were twisted !), I don't feel enough confident to take the risk to drill my calipers incorrectly.

[Geoff Butcher]

When I put Metro calipers on my Mk2 I retained the solid discs. Always worked pretty well.

[Chris59]

Geoff, vented disc (that's what I have, if it was plain, I would use plain !) don't work better than plain disc, but you can expect less fading due to a bettter heat dissipation.