CITROEN BX FRONT CALIPERs

[classic2cv]

are all Bx front calipers the same ?

i've seen some from a 16v (vented discs)

will they go onto my Tzd ?

[mountainmanUK]

Not 100% sure, but I think they will fit but you will need to stick a pair of 16v vented disks on as well, as they are thicker than the solid disks.

The 'gap' between pads will be greater on the 16v calipers, to allow for the thicker vented disks.

[MULLEY]

Try contacting someone on the 16v forum, i think stewart has them fitted to his beast so he would deffo know whats involved. I cant imagine its that simple, but who knows???

[Mr B]

My TZD has 16V calipers and discs, they are a straight swap.

[Jaba]

The calipers will fit, but only with vented disks - which you can fit easily and enjoy more fade free braking.

[Geoffrey Gould]

Hello all. The only difference between calipers is the actual frame part that is held on by 5 (Yes.) sided bolts. Cant remember the correct name. the sockets to undo these are readily available from motor accessory shops.
The frames are wider for the 16V etc. to allow for the extra thickness of the ventilated discs. They all use the same thickness pads. It does make a difference to the braking.
Cheers.
Geoff.

[Jaba]

Pentagonal

[mat_fenwick]

If you look on Euro Car Parts website, the 16v calipers are actually cheaper than the standard ones! (Nearside by about £20)

I fitted them about a year or so back and they are a worthwhile upgrade, espcially if your existing calipers are getting sticky. I can't be certain whether they will fit under standard wheels although I would imagine they would.

[Vanny]

i've been told that they nedd to go on behind alloys, and indedd the only cars i've seen them fitted too (non 16v's of course) have all had standard or after market alloys. Otherwise they are a straight swap.

[roscoe]

I've put them on my TZD as well - straight swap over from the 16V parts car. I used the original steel wheels for awhile with them until I got some new tyres on the 16V alloys, and then installed those on the TZD. So simple answer is they fit with no problem, are easy to install (along with the vented discs) and will fit under either steel or alloy wheels.