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Opel Kadett C V-Maxx Big Brake Kit 290 mm 4-piston

The big brake kit Kadett C from V-Maxx is a complete brake kit for the front axle of the Opel Kadett C, with 290 mm two-piece brake discs and 4-piston calipers made of forged aluminium. V-Maxx has put the kit together for all versions of the Kadett C built from 09-1973 to 08-1979.

If you use a Kadett C for historic racing, sprints or track days, you know that this is where the brakes are put under the most strain. This kit gives more braking power and keeps the braking stable because the aluminium parts dissipate heat quickly. V-Maxx has no TÜV approval for this version. The kit is therefore mainly intended for track use, and you check for yourself whether you are allowed to use it on public roads in your situation.

Key benefits

• More braking power from 290 mm discs and four pistons per caliper
• Directional cooling channels in the grooved discs made of high-carbon steel
• Forged aluminium for the calipers, with fast heat dissipation
• Floating aluminium bells, ultra-light and good at dissipating heat
• Consistent braking when you brake hard many times in quick succession, with much less fade
• Complete delivery with V-Maxx sport brake pads and adapters for the original brake hoses
• 2-year warranty from V-Maxx Autosport in the Netherlands

Suitable for

Opel Kadett C, 09-1973 to 08-1979

• Opel Kadett C, built from 09-1973 to 08-1979: all versions
• V-Maxx has no TÜV approval for this Kadett C application

Minimum wheel size: 15 inch. Check the fitment with extra care using the fitment template (WFC); some wheels require a wheel spacer.

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: V-Maxx Autosport (Netherlands)
• Part number: 20 OP290 07
• Brake discs: 290 mm, two-piece, grooved, high-carbon steel, floating aluminium bell
• Calipers: 4-piston, forged aluminium
• Brake pads: V-Maxx sport brake pads
• Minimum wheel size: 15 inch
• Approval: no TÜV approval
• Axle: front axle
• Included: calipers, brake discs with bells, brake pads, vehicle-specific adapters, fitting hardware and fitting instructions

Fitting and delivery

For fitting, follow the V-Maxx fitting instructions supplied and observe the tightening torques. The kit is only intended for a Kadett C with original steering knuckles. Use mild soap for cleaning; wheel cleaner attacks the aluminium. If you drive long sessions on the track, V-Maxx advises removing the dust seals from the calipers.

Options: V-Maxx Steelflex steel braided brake hoses for the front axle (460 mm, set of 2, PTFE inner hose), Ferodo brake fluid (500 ml) and a V-Maxx wear indicator set. Delivery time: 4 to 7 days.

A Kadett C from the seventies with a braking system that can handle repeated hard braking: that is what this V-Maxx kit makes possible.

Why choose this big brake kit Kadett C?

On the track, heat management determines how long the brakes stay consistent. This kit is built around that: aluminium conducts heat about 5 times better than steel, and the caliper, bracket and bell are all made of aluminium here. The discs also have directional cooling channels, so the kit cools down much faster. The big brake kit Kadett C comes complete and ready to fit, with adapters that the original rubber brake hoses fit onto.

Frequently asked questions

Can I drive on the track with the big brake kit Kadett C?

Yes, that is what the big brake kit Kadett C is mainly intended for: the kit stays consistent under repeated hard braking.

Is the Kadett C allowed on public roads with this kit?

V-Maxx has no TÜV approval for this version. You check for yourself whether you are allowed to use the Kadett C with this kit on public roads; the kit is mainly intended for track use.

Why do I hear the brake pads click?

The pads deliberately have 1 to 1.5 mm of play in the caliper so they do not seize when hot. As a result, you hear a short click when the direction of travel changes; that is normal.

Is there also a kit for the rear axle?

No. V-Maxx only supplies kits for the front axle, which provides about 90% of the braking power.

What is the delivery time?

The delivery time is 4 to 7 days.

Delivery outside the European Union: different shipping costs may apply. Don’t worry: we will email you as soon as possible after your order and agree the shipping with you. You are not committed to anything without your consent.