JaffaTB
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won some 288mm v6 brakes off ebay but they are 5 stud so instead of getting them drilled i was wondering whether i can buy some new 4 stud grooved disks and if so which ones would i need to get, cheers
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bracey123
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i wouldve thought any 4 stud discs would work as long as theyre not too small as its not the caliper u r changin just the disc, i would go for standard gm pads and any decent branded grooved discs what about 2.0 16v discs?? not sure on the size of these though
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Anthony
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Look on lmf, i think they do 4 stud 288mm's.
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JaffaTB
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cheers, will check it out
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craig8
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you get 280mm 4 stud disks from the meriva
E36 328
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JaffaTB
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would they be ok to use with the v6 calipers though?
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Limecat
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288's are off the Fiat Coupe Turbo. They are a 98 PCD rather than 100 but I got them on without opening up the bolt holes.
The ones I used I had to countersink the retention hole (otherwise the head will sit proud and cause wheel wobble) but you can run without it, it's just an arse when changing wheels.
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markx14xe
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quote: Originally posted by craig8
you get 280mm 4 stud disks from the meriva
this
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Limecat
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That's a smaller diameter disc, so the outer part of thevpad won't be doing anything! Not ideal IMO, especially as the discs and pads start to wear down.
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craig8
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yeah should be fine, theres a few people on here using them
E36 328
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Jake
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quote: Originally posted by craig8
yeah should be fine, theres a few people on here using them
what about when the pads get low and the edges of the pads start pushing against eachother and not the disc?
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Limecat
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quote: Originally posted by jake
quote: Originally posted by craig8
yeah should be fine, theres a few people on here using them
what about when the pads get low and the edges of the pads start pushing against eachother and not the disc?
This.
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Corsa_Sport21
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Used the Pre96 Fiat Coupe discs on a few occassions with no problems.Few mates have used them too and rated them.
Mines have also bolted right on.
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craig8
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dont allow them to get that low?
E36 328
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tom_simes
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quote: Originally posted by LETGSI16V
quote: Originally posted by jake
quote: Originally posted by craig8
yeah should be fine, theres a few people on here using them
what about when the pads get low and the edges of the pads start pushing against eachother and not the disc?
This.
I also use those discs and have had no problems for the last two years.
Seeing as the discs are 25mm thick, are you really telling me that you can get 12.5mm off each pad before they wear out anyway?!
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Limecat
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Are you telling me only pads wear and not discs?
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IvIarkgraham
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im using meriva discs
just need to remember to change them and the pads before its too late!
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JaffaTB
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would these ones fit:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/290351211151
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IvIarkgraham
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yes
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JaffaTB
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