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I recently managed to get a set of F40 Calipers, Brackets and 2 piece disks for a bargain price but I have a few questions about them & they seem more commonly used in Australia than the UK :)

I need a pair of pad retainer clips, any ideas on locating a set? are they the same as any other Brembos?

My kit came with 330MM disks, I have read that the F40 kit goes up to the 365mm disks? is it a case of just buying the bigger disks or does it need different bracketry? 

What brake lines do you use with the kit? Would OEM work or do I need custom lines?

 

Thanks :)

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Hi Ian,

A quick google came up with these pins
https://www.lpiracing.com/store/pc/Brembo-Guide-Pin-F40-F50-Caliper-Sold-Each-takes-2-per-caliper-p85055.htm

I have found there's a few different retaining clips for the brembo's similar to this or with a r clip

If you upgrade the disk size it will require new brackets to space the caliper out further.

For brake lines measure the thread in the brembo brake fitting and check against what you currently have. Can generally get a local brake shop to make custom lines or see if HEL do a set
https://auto.helperformance.com/

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thanks for that :)

 

The issue I have with the brake lines is that I don't currently have any! I bought the car as a rolling shell and it came without brakes so I have nothing to compare with.

I'll probably just buy a couple of fittings and see which ones fit but was hoping someone may know to save me some time :)

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Well, FWIW , it will be the same length and car end fitting as any R34 brake line. At the caliper end it will either be a banjo that seals on the caliper face with a copper washer, or a flared fitting that seals on a matching flare surface inside the caliper. If you can't tell which it is just put up a good pic and we can try and check.

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For anyone wondering :)

Stock lines work, using my GKTech ABS delete kit lines and they fit.

The only place that advertises they sell the pins and retainers are LPI above & they don't ship outside of the US. All other Brembo suppliers I reached out to either ignored me or couldn't get them. Found a set on Ali Express (Don't judge!) so will try them and see

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On 05/03/2024 at 2:17 AM, ianp said:

Further update.

Ali Express parts didn't fit, retainer clip was too short.

Spoke to local Ferrari dealer, They sourced them within a couple of days for me & perfect fit :) Cheaper than LPI too!

 

Genuinely amazed by this haha. nice one

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