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08-04-2009, 11:38 AM
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big brakes
hi chaps,
got the car sorted apart from brakes .gonna look around and try and save some money by getting bits second hand .what size pistons are best for 6 pot front and 4 pot rear set up .any info would be cool thanks chaps ,michael
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08-04-2009, 11:44 AM
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Hazy is selling some in the Parts for sale section
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08-04-2009, 09:22 PM
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One place you don't want to go 'economy' is in the brakes dept. If you have a CSL, do it properly or just go with fresh fluid, braided lines and a set of decent pads...
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I've done the Fluid and the hoses but the car had new Discs and pads all round recently.
However, was thinking about changing the fronts with some PF pads only, should I change all 4 corners ( I know I should ideally) or will I get away with just the fronts? I know that some people upgrade to AP's on the fronts only from time to time so I can't imagine it being too much of an issue. Thanks in advance. Good luck with your hunt, even used stuff holds a good premium mate. Baz
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09-04-2009, 11:09 AM
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Why do you need brakes on a car that doesn't go anywhere.
   I'd go AP's or Alcons. Job done.
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09-04-2009, 12:21 PM
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piss right off ,lol .
got the chance of some second hand alcon 6 pots for the front ,really cheap ,in mint condition ,sorted some brackets out too ,want advice on disc size ,width etc plus what to put on rear ,obviously i wont be skimping on any old crap but wont justify 3 to 4 grand on making it stop when i can do it cheaper with good used stuff michael
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09-04-2009, 12:59 PM
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The size of disc will depend on the brake calliper thickness and the distance the calliper bracket holds the calliper from the hub
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09-04-2009, 01:16 PM
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thanks mark,at last a bit of sense ,bloke ses i can use disc from 355 to 380 mm .what would you think best for the rear and what about bells for the front?
cheers mate
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09-04-2009, 02:20 PM
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I use 380mm front floating from hispec Motorsport
And standard rear discs with 4pot rear |
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