DS3 1.6HDI Easy Brake Upgrade!

[MrMenChris]

Hi guys,

So the other week I ordered EBC discs and green stuff pads for my 1.6 HDi, however I accidentally ordered the wrong size and it turns out they were for the 1.6thp sport 155bhp. So instead of sending them back and pay £40 for postage and restocking fee, I decided to buy some sport calipers to rebuild, paint and install so I could use the bigger brakes. I thought this made sense as I have remapped and lowered the car already and have more plans in the future such as, FMIC, custom exhaust with sports cat and Forge recirc valve.

Cost just under £100 to buy, rebuild and paint the calipers, which is pretty decent.

This is how they looked when I got them...

[MrMenChris]

How they looked after a much needed sand blast

[MrMenChris]

Painted and rebuilt

[MrMenChris]

I didn't get a picture of the pad size difference but it was a massive difference as well. Finally fitted and I'm really pleased with the result