Big Brake Kit

[Cobraauto]

Hi all, some time back I read somewhere that Brake Modifications would not pass MOT. I fitted Brembo 4 pots on 310mm discs to the front of the trusty Rover for track days about 5 years ago but I fancy putting the car back on the road. Has anyone MOT'd a car with a big brake kit fitted lately or does anyone know anything about this ?

 

[plexo]

Haven't heard of this before ? aslong as there isn't an imbalance you should be fine as far as i know

 

[brendy]

Yup, as long as they work as intended, they'll be grand.

 

[PhilM]

Hi all, some time back I read somewhere that Brake Modifications would not pass MOT. I fitted Brembo 4 pots on 310mm discs to the front of the trusty Rover for track days about 5 years ago but I fancy putting the car back on the road. Has anyone MOT'd a car with a big brake kit fitted lately or does anyone know anything about this ?

Mot the Starlet no problem with Celica Gt4 brakes on it.

Im sure you will be grand.

Phil

 

[Cobraauto]

Thanks guys. I didn't want to buy a new cat for the MOT only to fail on the brake kit. The old cat sat on a shelf in the workshop for years, but now that I need to refit it, it is no where to be found. I'll let you all know how I get on.

 

[Sgt_Major]

I've swapped out a few brake kits for bigger/better ones. Never had any problems at MOT time.

 

[Nicky]

What year is the Rover? It probably won't even need the cat fitted for the test.

 

[weeloaney]

Can't see why upgraded brakes would ever be a problem for Mot as long as they work like they should.

@Nicky what's the deal with the cat, I have a 97 golf gti, will it need a cat?
Do they do a visual or emissions test for that age of car?

 

[Stu Beck]

My old scoob passed with 6 pots on.

 

[stevieturbo]

Can't see why upgraded brakes would ever be a problem for Mot as long as they work like they should.

@Nicky what's the deal with the cat, I have a 97 golf gti, will it need a cat?
Do they do a visual or emissions test for that age of car?

At this present time you do not need a cat for that vehicle in Northern Ireland, it's just a basic emissions test.

 

[I R HillBilly]

My old scoob passed with 6 pots on.

Couldn't stop you from hitting a Honda on the A1

 

[weeloaney]

At this present time you do not need a cat for that vehicle in Northern Ireland, it's just a basic emissions test.

Guessing it has to pass that emissions test?

 

[Stu Beck]

Couldn't stop you from hitting a Honda on the A1

Hardy fukin har!!