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paulszat
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3rd Oct 04 at 18:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Anybody got any opinions on the best big brake kits out there? Vauxhall V6, Hi-Spec, Brembo?? Or any others?
Adam_B
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3rd Oct 04 at 18:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
hi-spec, quality and value for money
paulszat
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I have been told that hi-spec calipers are of questionable quality????
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i was told they are re-designed AP calipers, better seals and stuff
Robin
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3rd Oct 04 at 19:12   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
reyland
300mm discs, modified AP 4 pots

luverly

http://www.reyland.co.uk/index2.asp

[Edited on 03-10-2004 by robmarriott]
Joff
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HiSpec are lovely.
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Reyland are better, you cant leave bits out of the calipers
Joff
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quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
Reyland are better, you cant leave bits out of the calipers


Leave bits?
Robin
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yeah, pins that hold pads in
matt did that on yours, remember?

oh, btw, your link doesnt work
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No, he didn't leave the pins out - and they should be on ALL brake calipers, not just 4-pots!

The R-clip snapped after a bit of bending, so the pin slid out.
I was still out braking 5-series' on Round Spinney though, so they can't be THAT important for healthy brakes...
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i could outbrake a 5 series from 50 on a push bike with cantilever brakes though, or in a drum braked 850 mini
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i have a set of bremsport 4 pots for sale, 315mm discs, etc



http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=174059
paulszat
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how much you want for them?

 
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