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Old 3rd January 2007, 08:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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pads and discs arrived this morning so i decided to get on with it heres a few pics (also if anyone would like to make an article using the pics feel free)

standard 238mm discs
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old caliper

wheel removed

caliper removed still connected

disc removed

disc comparison

grooved and vented discs and green stuff pads

19 16v calipers painted

disc and caliper installed

caliper with green stuff pads

new disc caliper and pads

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entire job cost
calipers £45
discs £50
pads £28
other £15

job done this is really worth doing braking has improved by 100%
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Old 3rd January 2007, 09:42 PM   #2 (permalink)
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good stuff.

satisfaction of a job well done, nice shiny parts and the knowledge that your brakes are going to stop you sharpish!
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Old 3rd January 2007, 10:49 PM   #3 (permalink)
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theres already a guide on this subject.

Green interestign choice, but quite nice I reckon.
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Green interestign choice, but quite nice I reckon.
is what i said


like chet says Vrs ish
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Old 10th January 2007, 10:40 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I have those discs too, not bad pieces of hit, it certinaly stops well when you stab the brake pedal!
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Old 10th January 2007, 10:58 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Old 11th January 2007, 06:43 PM   #8 (permalink)
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car braking is sweet now mate it dont help when theres a foot deep puddle and its pissing it down.
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Old 15th January 2007, 08:20 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Well they work well for me,

However saying that when they are cold they are bad, you can push the brake as hard as you can and you will come to a leisurely stop, once they are warm then they bite very well.
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