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Break Kits - Tonsor - 16:th-Mar-2017
Hi all, I'm looking at getting some new breaks, pads and calipers. Mainly because I've got to get new discs and pads anyhow and I might as well go the whole hog. Also because I've just gotten the car 7 weeks back and will get a few year out of it, so the sooner I do it the more use ill have out of it. anyway...
I want to know if anyone can recommend a particular website which will give me the best value for money.
Also if anyone has any recommendations of what i should buy. Its an 59 Astra J (obviously) 1.6 N/A and 19 inch wheels.
A point in the right direction would be a great help. Thank you
Cheers
Nathan
Break Kits - Rusty2009 - 16:th-Mar-2017
Why change callipers unless there is something wrong.
You only have a 1.6N/A which isn't a real rocket ship.
Disc and pad wise I would say EBC dimpled and groved with yellow or red stuff pads.
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RE: Break Kits - Tonsor - 16:th-Mar-2017
(16:th-Mar-2017, 21:56:43)Rusty2009 Wrote: Why change callipers unless there is something wrong.
You only have a 1.6N/A which isn't a real rocket ship.
Disc and pad wise I would say EBC dimpled and groved with yellow or red stuff pads.
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Only thinking calipers as my discs are tiny....19 inch wheels and they really do look small, so i presumed if i was getting bigger discs I would need the calipers to match?
RE: Break Kits - Rusty2009 - 17:th-Mar-2017
Yes you would but TBH I don't see the point of adding bigger discs and calipers there will most likely be other parts that would need changing etc.
RE: Break Kits - Tonsor - 17:th-Mar-2017
Like the break lines etc?
Break Kits - Tonsor - 17:th-Mar-2017
Here they are...I just at think they look too small for the car. I understand it's not exactly quick. Just want something that looks better...
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RE: Break Kits - Tonsor - 17:th-Mar-2017
Just roughly measured them and the rear is about 240mm and front 270mm...is this standard?
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RE: Break Kits - J1ODYA - 17:th-Mar-2017
It's BRAKES
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RE: Break Kits - Tonsor - 17:th-Mar-2017
Sorry I know it's basic questions just trying to get to grips with it all. Its my first half decent car and trying to look after it
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Break Kits - Rusty2009 - 17:th-Mar-2017
You may find hubs might need changing.
There is a thread in the mechanical section that has the sizes but it sounds about right.
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RE: Break Kits - Tonsor - 17:th-Mar-2017
Thank-you Rusty
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