Everything about brakes for Classic Vespa - at SIP Scootershop
Whoever brakes wins! Not only those who drive a lot have to brake a lot! Even infrequent riders must always pay attention to good brakes. Worn-in or corroded drums, just like glassy or even oily pads, pose an extremely high safety risk. It was a big surprise when Piaggio equipped the Vespa PX with a disc brake at the end of the 90s, because until then, almost all classic Vespas had a drum brake. But no matter which brake you use on your old lady, here you'll find everything from brake pads to brake hoses and brake drums to brake cylinders that will slow down your Vespa when it counts. We explain how to find exactly the right parts for your model, what we have in our range for this scooter and which manufacturers produce the best parts for it.
How do I find the right parts for the brake on my classic Vespa?
Here you are in the large section for brakes for the classic Vespa. To narrow down the selection of products even further, you can now select the exact type of vehicle for which you are looking for brake parts. For example, if you are interested in everything related to "Vespa 160 GS/180 SS", then make this selection and the display will be much more specific and tailored to you. Using the filters in the left-hand navigation, you can sort by "brands", "use" and other criteria. If you remove the filter for the vehicle type, e.g. "Vespa 160 GS/180 SS", the entire range for the vehicle category Classic Vespa is displayed. This is always helpful if you are not sure which vehicle type the scooter you are travelling with is in.
The different models at Klassik Vespa
Basically, we differentiate here according to the size of the frame.
The range of brakes for classic Vespa at SIP Scootershop
Brake pads & brake shoes
The disc brakes on a classic Vespa require brake pads, while the drum brakes require brake shoes.
Brake hoses & replacement parts
If you equip your classic Vespa with a disc brake, you will also need brake hoses.
Brake discs & adaptors
Brake discs are essential if your classic Vespa has a disc brake.
Disc brakes, radial conversions and everything that goes with them can be found in the conversion kits - brake section.
Brake drums
From original brake drums for classic Vespa, to tuning brake drums with higher cooling capacity, everything is represented here. Drum brake seatings, which we also call wheel hubs, also allow the use of wider tyres on vintage Vespas. They are required for ZIP conversion forks or are a chassis tuning for modern Vespas due to lighter weight and precise manufacturing.
Brake callipers & seating
A disc brake for classic Vespa can also be upgraded with better brake callipers. High end are the radial brake callipers and the corresponding adaptors.
Brake master cylinder & adaptors
Everything about the original brake cylinders and their frame parts. A GRIMECA disc brake is semi-hydraulic, but top of the class is ultimately the conversion to a fully hydraulic brake. For this purpose, there are some brake master cylinders with optically clever solutions.
The Top Brands of Brakes for Classic Vespa
SIP PERFORMANCEunder this label we offer special brake drums for 8 inch Vespas with better cooling performance. Special seating for brake drums allows the use of wide tyres on wideframes. Through our custom scooters we also know disc brakes with rear brake master cylinder.
SIP LEGAL: Here you will find our brake callipers with higher efficiency, tested by the Technical Service and homologated by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority. They can be used directly on the road, which makes them unique.
CRIMAZ: Cristian Mazelli loves the Vespa! With high-end disc brakes for Smallframe and Rally/Sprint as well as clever brake master cylinders, he brings every classic Vespa safely to a halt.
OTTOPUNTOUNOthe CNC specialist from Italy produces beautiful radial brake callipers and custom brake master cylinders. If you want to convert your classic Vespa to a SIP fork, you can't do without OTTOPUNTOUNO.
FA ITALIAwithout the good spare parts from this manufacturer, many Vespas would have been standing still for a long time. The brake drums are suitable for perfect repairs,
GRIMECA: Together with SIP Scootershop, the disc brakes for PX steering columns have been relaunched and further developed. Must-have for every Vespa that is moved more than five kilometres. In addition to the original drum in mesh look, there is the very original looking version in classic look. Or the sporty Black Edition, thanks to which even classic cars can enjoy the disc brake.
SPIEGLER: The brake hoses from the German manufacturer are ready-pressed and come with tüv approval. Thanks to the clever screw system, they can be pulled perfectly through the steering column.
DISCACCIATI: Small but fine manufacturer of very high quality brake components from the mother country of the Vespa.
Customers ask - SIP answers
"How can I convert to 10 inch?"
To convert the rear of the vehicle to 10", we offer conversion rims. For oldie riders, we recommend converting to a PX engine straight away. Alternatively, we offer a conversion rim or a drum brake conversion kit. Don't forget the front rim, tyres, brake system, speedometer cable and shock absorber! In addition, a different bracket for the upper shock absorber seating is required to compensate for the 4 mm offset.
More information about brakes
Video: How to change the brake pads
Video: Installation of the SIP brake calliper on a Vespa