Our Top Recommended Big Brake Upgrade Kits For Your Fiat Bravo
Cameron pulled the Tarox Bravo catalogue to build this page and the first thing he flagged was that the prices do not run in disc-size order. The 310mm Sport kit costs more than the 318mm kit despite being 8mm smaller, and the entry-level 284mm Sport Compact costs more than the 305mm HGT. We will explain both as they come up, because they change which kit is the better buy depending on your wheels.
The other thing to know before you start: Tarox split the Bravo range into standard and HGT designations. The 2.0 HGT ran a different front hub, so the bracket geometry changed. Cameron confirms which listing fits your car before anything goes to build. HiSpec Motorsport do not currently list a front brake kit for the Bravo, so everything on this page is Tarox. The full Bravo range is on the site if you want to browse it raw.
- All Tarox kits include vehicle-specific braided hoses and Corsa pads pre-installed
- Two-piece floating discs on the 305mm to 340mm kits; the 284mm Sport Compact runs a single-piece cast disc
- Tarox list the Bravo in standard and HGT designations: Cameron confirms which fits before ordering
- Price does not follow disc size on this car: the 318mm Sport costs less than the 310mm, and the 305mm HGT costs less than the 284mm
Tarox on the Bravo
HiSpec Motorsport do not currently list a big brake kit for the Fiat Bravo, so the whole range here is Tarox. That is not a problem on this car: Tarox cover the Bravo from 305mm at 16 inch up to 340mm at 18 inch, and the kits span four budget points from Sport to Super Sport.
Tarox
Made at the Tarox factory in northern Italy. Calipers are CNC machined from European billet alloy and hand assembled. Discs are heat treated, CNC faced and hand balanced to 0.05mm. Every kit arrives with vehicle-specific braided hoses and Corsa pads already installed. Tarox state full compatibility with ABS and ESP.
HiSpec Motorsport
HiSpec do not currently list a kit for the Bravo. If that changes we will update this page. For any other Fiat in the range, HiSpec kits are available on the site.
One thing the Tarox Bravo range does that most of our catalogue does not: the prices run out of order. We will call it out in each section and the compare table flags it too.
The wheel size each kit needs
Every Tarox kit needs a wheel of the right diameter to swing past the caliper. The 284mm Sport Compact does not have a minimum wheel size published on the Tarox site; Cameron can confirm it before you order. The 305mm up to 340mm are all confirmed, and the table has the numbers.
| Kit | Disc | Smallest wheel |
|---|---|---|
| Tarox 284mm Sport Compact | 284 x 21mm | Ask us |
| Tarox 305mm HGT Sport | 305 x 26mm | 16 inch |
| Tarox 310mm Sport | 310 x 26mm | 16 inch |
| Tarox 318mm Sport | 318 x 26mm | 17 inch |
| Tarox 330mm HGT Sport | 330 x 26mm | 17 inch |
| Tarox 340mm HGT Super Sport | 340 x 26mm | 18 inch |
Tarox 305mm HGT Sport: the value entry at 16 inch
This is the cheapest confirmed-spec kit in the range at £1,860.66 inc VAT, and it is the one Garreth would point an HGT owner at if the car is running 16 inch wheels and stays on the road. The B32 is Tarox’s six-piston Sport caliper, the 305mm disc is a two-piece floater, and everything arrives in the box: hoses, pads pre-installed, brackets and hardware. It is the HGT listing, so if your Bravo is a standard car with a 305mm hub this is not the right one. Cameron will check your VIN if you are not sure.
Worth flagging: the 284mm Sport Compact sits in the range below this and costs £136.50 more at £1,997.16 inc VAT, despite running a smaller single-piece disc. If someone on 15 inch wheels rings us about a Bravo, Cameron looks up the 284mm wheel clearance first. But for anyone already on 16s, the 305mm HGT is the better buy.
- £1,860.66 inc VAT
- Clears 16 inch wheels
- 305 x 26mm two-piece floating disc
- B32 6-piston caliper, five anodised colours
- Hoses and Corsa pads included and fitted
Tarox 310mm Sport: the bigger 16 inch option
The 310mm Sport is 5mm larger than the 305mm HGT and covers the same 16 inch wheel minimum. Same B32 caliper, same two-piece disc construction, same box contents. Where it differs is the listing: this is a standard-hub Bravo kit, not HGT-specific.
One wrinkle: at £2,094.00 inc VAT, the 310mm Sport actually costs more than the 318mm Sport kit in the next section, which runs a bigger disc on 17 inch wheels. If you are about to move to 17s anyway, the 318mm is a better buy by £74. We are not going to talk you out of the 310mm if 16 inch wheels are what you have, but the pricing on this car is worth knowing.
- £2,094.00 inc VAT
- Clears 16 inch wheels
- 310 x 26mm two-piece floating disc
- B32 6-piston caliper, five anodised colours
- Hoses and Corsa pads included and fitted
Tarox 318mm Sport: the 17 inch sweet spot
The 318mm Sport is the kit Garreth calls the sweet spot on this car. It costs £2,019.99 inc VAT, which is £74 less than the 310mm in the section above, despite being 8mm larger. Both run the B32 6-piston caliper and both are two-piece floating discs. The only difference that costs you anything is the wheel: you need 17 inch for the 318mm.
On a car that is already on 17s, or on a car where a wheel change was coming anyway, the 318mm is the obvious pick. More disc, the same caliper, a better price. This listing covers the standard Bravo, so non-HGT cars are fine here.
- £2,019.99 inc VAT
- Clears 17 inch wheels
- 318 x 26mm two-piece floating disc
- B32 6-piston caliper, five anodised colours
- Hoses and Corsa pads included and fitted
- Costs less than the smaller 310mm Sport above
Tarox 330mm HGT Sport: the track pick
For an HGT that sees circuit days or regular spirited use, this is where we would go. The 330mm disc sits 12mm wider than the 318mm and still clears 17 inch wheels, giving a bigger swept area and more thermal mass for repeated heavy braking. Same B32 caliper as the 318mm and 310mm Sport kits, same two-piece construction.
At £2,280.00 inc VAT it is a meaningful step over the 318mm, so the justification is the driving, not the disc diameter. For a fast road car that does not see tracks, the 318mm gives you almost the same brake and costs £260 less. For track evenings, the extra disc diameter pays back on the cool-down lap.
- £2,280.00 inc VAT
- Clears 17 inch wheels
- 330 x 26mm two-piece floating disc
- B32 6-piston caliper, five anodised colours
- HGT listing: Cameron confirms fitment before ordering
- Hoses and Corsa pads included and fitted
Tarox 340mm HGT Super Sport: the flagship
The biggest kit on the Bravo and the one with the 18 inch wheel requirement. The B34GT runs sequentially sized pistons, so the pads wear evenly across the face and the pedal feel stays consistent as the brakes get hot. That matters on track more than on the road, but it is the correct caliper for a car pushing serious power or taking regular circuit sessions.
One point on the name: the listing calls this the 10pot, which is the old B34 designation. Tarox’s current B34GT runs eight sequentially sized pistons, and that is what arrives in the box. The principle is the same as the old design; the current parts count is eight. On the HGT hub only, so tell Cameron what car you have before ordering. £2,610.00 inc VAT, complete with hoses and pads.
- £2,610.00 inc VAT
- Requires 18 inch wheels
- 340 x 26mm two-piece floating disc
- B34GT 8-piston sequential caliper
- HGT listing: Cameron confirms fitment before ordering
- Hoses and Corsa pads included and fitted
What is actually in each box
Every Tarox kit on this page is a complete front axle conversion. All six kits include: billet caliper, mounting brackets, all fitting hardware, vehicle-specific stainless steel braided hoses, and TAROX Corsa performance pads pre-installed. The discs differ in construction: the 284mm Sport Compact runs a single-piece cast disc; the 305mm to 340mm kits all run two-piece floating discs with billet steel rotors and anodised alloy bells, balanced to 0.05mm. You pick caliper colour and disc face style when you order.
| In the box | All Tarox Bravo kits |
|---|---|
| Calipers | B280/B30 (284mm), B32 (305-330mm) or B34GT (340mm), billet alloy, hand assembled in Italy |
| Discs | Single-piece cast (284mm); two-piece floating balanced to 0.05mm (305-340mm) |
| Brackets and hardware | Included |
| Braided hoses | Included |
| Pads | Corsa pads, pre-installed |
| Caliper finish | Black, red, blue, green or gold anodised |
| Disc styles | F2000, Sport Japan, C83, D95 |
Every kit on this page compared
| Kit | Disc | Caliper | Smallest wheel | Pads and hoses | Price inc VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarox 284mm Sport Compact | 284 x 21mm, 1pc | B280/B30 | Ask us | Included | £1,997.16 |
| Tarox 305mm HGT Sport | 305 x 26mm, 2pc | B32, 6 piston | 16in | Included | £1,860.66 |
| Tarox 310mm Sport | 310 x 26mm, 2pc | B32, 6 piston | 16in | Included | £2,094.00 * |
| Tarox 318mm Sport | 318 x 26mm, 2pc | B32, 6 piston | 17in | Included | £2,019.99 |
| Tarox 330mm HGT Sport | 330 x 26mm, 2pc | B32, 6 piston | 17in | Included | £2,280.00 |
| Tarox 340mm HGT Super Sport | 340 x 26mm, 2pc | B34GT, 8 piston | 18in | Included | £2,610.00 |
Prices include VAT and were correct on 18 September 2026. * The 310mm Sport at £2,094.00 costs more than the 318mm Sport at £2,019.99; both run the B32 caliper at 16in and 17in respectively. The 284mm Sport Compact at £1,997.16 costs more than the 305mm HGT at £1,860.66, despite being a smaller single-piece disc. We have flagged both in the relevant sections.
Common questions
How do I know if my Bravo is the HGT spec?
The HGT was the 2.0 16V high-output variant, produced from 1996. The standard range ran 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 engines alongside. If you are unsure which hub your car uses, ring Cameron on 0115 9893488 and he will check before the kit goes to order. Getting the HGT versus standard designation wrong means the brackets will not fit.
Why does the 310mm cost more than the 318mm?
Both run the same B32 6-piston caliper and the same two-piece floating disc construction. The price difference is Tarox's own catalogue pricing and we cannot explain the logic, but we can flag it plainly: if you are willing to run 17 inch wheels, the 318mm Sport at £2,019.99 gives you a bigger disc for less money than the 310mm Sport at £2,094.00. Your call on whether the wheel change is worth it.
Does the 340mm listing actually have 10 pistons?
No. The listing title carries the old B34 name which ran 10 pistons. Tarox's current B34GT caliper uses eight sequentially sized pistons. That is what arrives in the box, and the description confirms it. Sequentially sized means the pistons get larger from the leading edge to the trailing edge, which gives even pad contact as the disc heats and expands.
Will these kits work with ABS and modern electronics?
Tarox state full compatibility with ABS and ESP on all kits listed here. For specific fitment questions on a modified car, tell Cameron the modifications when you call and we will confirm the details with Tarox before anything is ordered.
How long before the kit arrives?
Tarox kits are built to order at the factory in Italy. Lead times vary through the year; ask when you call on 0115 9893488 and we will give you the current picture from Tarox before you commit.
What we would actually fit
On an HGT running 16 inch wheels, the 305mm HGT Sport. It is the cheapest confirmed kit, it does the job, and it costs less than every other option in the range including the smaller 284mm. On a standard Bravo already on 17s, the 318mm Sport at £2,019.99 is the obvious answer: more disc, same caliper, and it costs less than the 310mm despite being the bigger kit. Garreth would not argue with anyone who went straight to the 330mm HGT if the car sees track time, because the thermal headroom at 330mm is worth the extra money once you are doing repeated braking at speed. The 340mm Super Sport is for the HGT that has been properly modified or the owner who wants the best available regardless of cost.
If you are stuck between two of these, or if the HGT versus standard question needs an answer, ring us on 0115 9893488. Cameron handles wheel clearance and fitment confirmation, so have the make, model and offset of your wheels ready and you will get a straight answer.