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Break Kits
#1
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
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#2
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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#3
(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?
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#4
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.
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Retrofitted AFL, TPMS, Navi950, BT, DAB, Rear Camera, Infinity sound system, Towbar, Flexfloor & more.
I can do programming and retrofits using genuine GM MDI and Dealer software.
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#5
Like the break lines etc?
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#6
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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#7
Just roughly measured them and the rear is about 240mm and front 270mm...is this standard?

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#8
It's BRAKES

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#9
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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#10
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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Retrofitted AFL, TPMS, Navi950, BT, DAB, Rear Camera, Infinity sound system, Towbar, Flexfloor & more.
I can do programming and retrofits using genuine GM MDI and Dealer software.
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#11
Thank-you Rusty

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