big brakes

1cosmicboy · 08-04-2009, 12:38 PM

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

azrael · 08-04-2009, 12:44 PM

Hazy is selling some in the Parts for sale section

Nords · 08-04-2009, 10:22 PM

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...

**Andyk** · 09-04-2009, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nords

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...

2nd that. If you don't go the whole hog then at least change pads, braided hose and good fluid.

sailorbaz · 09-04-2009, 09:44 AM

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

**AlexGTT** · 09-04-2009, 12:09 PM

Why do you need brakes on a car that doesn't go anywhere.

I'd go AP's or Alcons. Job done.

08-04-2009, 12:38 PM	#1
1cosmicboy S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: northumberland Posts: 289 Casino cash: $1196	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 __________________ forcat,s de la route !

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azrael S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portsmouth/Reading Posts: 1,292 Casino cash: $9290	Hazy is selling some in the Parts for sale section

08-04-2009, 10:22 PM	#3
Nords S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 527 Casino cash: $1272	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...