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We have a good stock of Opel parts, ranging from mild to wild. We basically upgrade the rotors and calipers depending on the HP we are putting into the vehicle. There are a multitude of options if you want to upgrade and sometimes upgrading will be less costly than a stock rebuild. As an example, a single stock caliper at OGTS is $99 with core. Upgrading your front brakes to a '86 chevette system will cost you $130 for both wheels including pads. And the end result is a better system than the stock unit with a larger pad area. There are also many options for the rear which you can explore as well. I use a 20mm cylinder at the rear with a set of good semi metalic pads which have served me well over the years. As an example, I have S-10 brakes in front, Honda brakes in the rear and a Ford manual master cylinder. This combination stops my car extremely well and I can replace the complete brake system for less than $180.
There are lots of options and it all depends on tools, time, money and most of all, knowledge. Might want to try rockauto.com or your local junk yard for research material. An Opel is a learning experience and you will gain some knowledge if you explore the available possibilities. And by all means, try to give some support to OGTS since they are the only reliable stock parts source in the US.
I have plenty of good used rotors and calipers so send me a message if you need them.
jb
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