Ash_EP3
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Registered: 15th May 07
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For complete standard Brake set (Discs and pads) + fitting good price?
I think I have the dreaded warped discs (shakey steering wheel from braking hard at highish speeds)
And hopefully this should sort it  
Knowing my luck it won't make fook all difference 
That is all - have a nice day and enjoy the heat wave 
[Edited on 09-06-2008 by S214_UPP]
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davcohen
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not to bad although could easily be done yourself
have you upgrade to 256x24 otherwise reffered to as Mk3/Cav brakes that will make a difference
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Doug
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You wont have warped disks you will have deposits on the disks.
But thats not a bad price if you think you want to change them...
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Ash_EP3
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Well it was £54.39 for the discs and pads (I thought was pretty good  ) and my mate said he could do them in about 1hr 15 mins
He said that apparently Vauxhalls are really bad for flipping the master cylinder or something  doesn't mean much to myself but he is a good grease monkey 
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Jakey
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I payed about £20 for standard disks and pads from halfords with my trader car.
Fitted them myself.
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Pete_vxl
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i got bumper £93!! never going to that garage again
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Corsa_Sport21
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Does your mates fitting time include like 10 tea breaks??
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Doug
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Firstly I would get your tracking done and wheels balanced. Then whip the disks off and get them cleaned up with a angle grinder and a attachment like:
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Ash_EP3
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Does your mates fitting time include like 10 tea breaks??
I hope not...
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Markus
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Does your mates fitting time include like 10 tea breaks??
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Jordan C
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Registered: 3rd Dec 07
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aye if u push the piston back to fast in the caliper it can flip the seal in the master cylinder! do it ur self theres a guide on here!
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pacman001001
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Registered: 2nd Jan 08
Location: Lancashire Drives: 1.6 sport
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ive got some brand new standard disks and pads laying around for a 1.6 sport if that helps... 
i fitted some red dot 20 groove disks (£15) and some mintex pads (£20) in less than an hour with pissing around
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Joe
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quote:
Originally posted by Doug
You wont have warped disks you will have deposits on the disks.
But thats not a bad price if you think you want to change them...
Why won't the discs be warped? What kind of deposits are likely to be on the discs?
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Doug
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http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_warped_brakedisk.shtml#
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Joe
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I know what warped discs are, I just don't see how you know they won't be warped.
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Doug
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If a 1.6 corsa can get the brakes up to the right temp to warp cast iron etc then I would be suprised 
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Jakey
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quote:
Originally posted by pacman001001
ive got some brand new standard disks and pads laying around for a 1.6 sport if that helps...
i fitted some red dot 20 groove disks (£15) and some mintex pads (£20) in less than an hour with pissing around
Where did you get grooved disks for £15?
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Joe
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quote:
Originally posted by Doug
If a 1.6 corsa can get the brakes up to the right temp to warp cast iron etc then I would be suprised
I warped my 2.0 setup in a 1.2 with some heavy prolonged braking.
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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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I don't get how the engine size dictates whether you can warp the brakes or not
You can get to 100+ in a 1.6 the same as you can in something bigger, you can also brake regularly and heat the brakes up the same as in something bigger.
The brakes will also be smaller than in something bigger, thinner metal etc.
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Ash_EP3
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Well I have had them done ! When taking my left tyre off I sort of noticed that umm it was smooth all the way around on the inner part of the tyre!!! me thinks I'm gonna have to put my other alloys back on!
I have also been told (not by the mechanic) that, that could be a sign of wheel bearings going 
[Edited on 11-06-2008 by S214_UPP]
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LeeM
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quote:
Originally posted by S214_UPP
Well I have had them done ! When taking my left tyre off I sort of noticed that umm it was smooth all the way around on the inner part of the tyre!!! me thinks I'm gonna have to put my other alloys back on!
I have also been told (not by the mechanic) that, that could be a sign of wheel bearings going
[Edited on 11-06-2008 by S214_UPP]
trackings out, which is probbly causing your wobble
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