is it worth upgrading from 1.6 brakes to 2.0 16v????? - Corsa Sport - for Vauxhall and Opel Corsa B, Corsa C and Corsa D

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stingray1987

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6th Feb 10 at 14:46

i have a 1.6 16v sport and i understand that the 2.0 brakes are not much bigger but i take it the pistons are a fair bit bigger? how much better are they than the standard 1.6 brakes???

Ellis

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6th Feb 10 at 16:31

They are the same diameter, 2.0 brakes are 'fatter' IIRC

AlexW

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7th Feb 10 at 00:17

Pistons are bigger from memory, discs are 4mm thicker, disperse the heat better.

Better off just changing the discs and pads for decent ones imo.

Gareth F

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7th Feb 10 at 10:46

I noticed an improvement when i done mine, cheap upraged.

stingray1987

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7th Feb 10 at 14:19

well ive changed the discs and the pads. ive also had the rear shoes done so the only thing i can think of now is replacing the brake fluid. i was thinking if i change to 2.0 brakes at the same time as i change the fluid then it will be a noticeable improvement. even if it is mainly because of the new fulid.

alan-g-w

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7th Feb 10 at 15:36

V6's are the way forward for you mate.

davieslim

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7th Feb 10 at 16:15

i noticed a big difference when i used the 256x24 with braide brake flexis but at the moment im using 288mm at the front and the brakes are amazing

alan-g-w

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8th Feb 10 at 17:51

Nope Davie, the internet states that 288's make the pedal too spongy. Remove them at once and fit 2.0 stuff with upgraded discs and pads...