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Big-mike
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15th Dec 14 at 20:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'm looking to upgrade the front brakes on my 1.4 rally car.
I want to keep it on 14" wheels so was looking at mk2 astra 16v but after a bit of research I've noticed 1.6 corsa brakes are as big.
Could anyone tell me if there's any difference between the two or any other ideas ???
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Mike
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15th Dec 14 at 20:24   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
16v brakes are 256mm x 24mm, Corsa ones are thinner.

[Edited on 15-12-2014 by Robin]
Big-mike
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That's what I thought but on the Europarts website it lists 1.6 corsa front discs as 256 ??
Big-mike
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I see ! So the thicker disc is the better option
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Calipers are bigger on the astra too so there's more surface area on the piston and the discs would take longer to overheat
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Sounds good to me ! I can get recipes calipers and discs no problem but seem to be struggling with caliper carriers
alan-g-w
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V6s will fit under 15s, well worth it imo. I went from 2.0s to the LMF kit and the difference was huge.
Jambo
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15th Dec 14 at 23:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
V6 brakes weigh a tonne though.
alan-g-w
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No noticeable difference in handling when I fitted mine and, as said, braking improved hugely. You had to try hard to bake them whereas the 2.0s used to fade after just a bit of a pounding.
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16th Dec 14 at 18:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by alan-g-w
V6s will fit under 15s, well worth it imo. I went from 2.0s to the LMF kit and the difference was huge.


He wants them under 14s though.......
alan-g-w
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16th Dec 14 at 19:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yup, just thought he should know how good the v6s are though so he's not limiting himself too much
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Which v6 do you mean the 288 or 308 ? Wonder if the 288 ones would go under a 14 doubt it though
taylorboosh
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16th Dec 14 at 19:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I want some brakes for mine - thinking 200bhp so maybe v6 be fine?
taylorboosh
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16th Dec 14 at 19:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Ohhh and 16s
Big-mike
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I know 256 are the biggest to go under 14" It's a rally car so want to keep on 14" for better acceleration
taylorboosh
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I heard v6 have shit pedal feel too
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If you run braided flexis , some decent fluid like a dot 5.1 shouldn't have any problems, fit a new master cylinder too just incase yours is a bit tired chances are it's been on since new, iirc corsa servo/master cylinder set up is different to other vauxhall models so I don't think you can just lob a bigger one on I may be wrong though iv always done as I said in first part of the post never had issues even on track etc no fade or anything
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Cavalier Turbo calipers are better than V6 calipers. Smaller piston so just bolt right on with good pedal feel, not as much travel as the v6 calipers.
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I never seem to be able to find a straight answer on them - have you seen meriva master cylinders? Resivoir is seperate so could go upright but unsure if its that simple - ie will it fit corsa servo ect
monkeytwizzel
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There`s a non abs 22mm cavalier one that will apparently fit on and the fluid reservoir holes are same,just need some different brakes lines for some reason.I`ve tried getting one from an autofactors but they are no longer kept.
taylorboosh
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17th Dec 14 at 22:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
How much are v6 brakes worth

 
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