M16 calipers

[mark.anson]

Ive seen M16 calipers refered to a few times on here and I am assuming this is the type of caliper commonly fitted to cortinas etc.

I have some cortina calipers from my donor at the moment but as will have about 210bhp im considering going for some Bremsport alloy calipers. Do I ask for M16 replacements?

Apart from the weight are they any better than the standard ones. If not can anyone recommend a decent brake upgrade for around the 350- 400 pound mark.

[Leon B]

I think your right with the M16, its cortina fitment.  For 350-400 I'd recommend getting down to Cat Motorsport, they sell some lovely 4 pots.  Hi-Spec appear to be good value but some members of the club have had problems with their customer service I recall.

[Blatman]

CAT or Outlaw calipers would be my choice. I think Outlaw calipers canbe found on the Stuart Taylor web site.........

The M16's will stop a 210bhp Westfield just fine though, so it's not a "must do" upgrade. Bear in mind that if you fit 4 pots you *may* need a different master cylinder. The increased swept volume of the 4 pots might leave you with a long, soft pedal if you use the standard master cylinder. Also, IMHO, the bigger master cylinder improves the feel of the brakes when 4 pots are used.

[mark.anson]

Thanks chaps, ill do some more research I think.Theres a speed series meet at Three sisters in April so Ill try to get there and speak to a few people, and look at some installations.