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Brembo rear brake calipers for 1982 Volvo 244dl

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volvo1982

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Hi all. I am wanting to change out my stock rear ate two pieces brake calipers for these Brembos. (1982 Volvo 244dl sedan). Is this all I need in addition to new rotors. what do the mounting brackets connect to? and the brake line extension, does that just couple to the end of the existing hardline and connect to the new Brembo Caliper? Or would the wildwood kit be more diy friendly? this would be for my rear calipers.

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Wilwood Rear Brake Kit 740-240-940 Dana 30 Rear End

We are now offering a Wilwood STS Brake Kits to fit all year 240 -740-940s Each kit is design for brake pad longevity, reduced weight, and thermal capacity. Perfect for endurance, and autocross racing. With these brakes you would be able to run a 15in or 16in wheel depending on your wheel...
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I just want to make sure I am not overlooking something and spend a ton and not be able to get this done at home. thanks

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Nagrom said:
Then why upgrade the rear? What's the goal?
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I decided just to replace the rear brake calipers with new R1 concepts instead. the initial idea was to go with something cooler and nicer like the brembros but I was unaware of all the modifications. thanks.
 
pinguin said:
The rear kit from BNE is for brembo 17z calipers. They are enormous. The rears are at least as big as the stock fronts.
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yeah I was told that by BNE that I would have to upgrade to 17" wheels. the willwood on the other hand will clear 15's. that's about $1200 for the kit excluding pads. that's not much more than remanufactured stock and also getting a superior quality.
 
OVERDRIVE said:
The stock 240 brakes are quite good for the car they are attached to.

I rebuilt my rear calipers for something like $30, including the seal between the halves. Save yourself $1170 and keep an appropriate front to rear brake bias.
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u are right but I am compulsive and put new calipers(r1 concepts) and new brembo rotors. for sure I needed to rebuild one of the calipers, but shipping time and cost would of been $35 for just boots and bushings, no piston or seals between halfs. the new caliper was 89 dollars and was available within a day.
 
Our 3 240's have stock calipers even the V8 Wagon. I did cross drill them though. 120 holes a rotor X 2 counter sinks, you do the math.
The V8 cars rotors are now 36 years old and are still in good shape.
 
rear stock calipers are pretty good, We run them on our 850 endurance race car (basically the same caliper) and dont have any problems and have amazing brakes. We have a big stoptech kit in the front
 
blkaplan said:
rear stock calipers are pretty good, We run them on our 850 endurance race car (basically the same caliper) and dont have any problems and have amazing brakes. We have a big stoptech kit in the front
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You don't run your own kits, applied to the 850, on your own race cars? What do you consider the real world application for "big brake upgrades" besides the bling factor? Or rather, at what point are they necessary?
 
Awaffa2003 said:
You don't run your own kits, applied to the 850, on your own race cars? What do you consider the real world application for "big brake upgrades" besides the bling factor? Or rather, at what point are they necessary?
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Bling is usually the main reason, then it’s thermal dissipation and lighter weight. Few kits are lighter than OE brakes and offer better thermal headroom.
 
Awaffa2003 said:
You don't run your own kits, applied to the 850, on your own race cars? What do you consider the real world application for "big brake upgrades" besides the bling factor? Or rather, at what point are they necessary?
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I used to sell the stopkits until they went belly up as a company. So I consider them "my" kits. At least for the p80. It's excellent stuff, there's not much that needs improving

I run medium brembo front only kit on my daily with great results.

Id consider running a 17z setup on a car that had lots of rubber and hp. My DD has neither.
 
blkaplan said:
I used to sell the stopkits until they went belly up as a company. So I consider them "my" kits. At least for the p80. It's excellent stuff, there's not much that needs improving

I run medium brembo front only kit on my daily with great results.

Id consider running a 17z setup on a car that had lots of rubber and hp. My DD has neither.
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Makes sense, I appreciate the clarification!
 
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