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Mikorsa16v
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Registered: 2nd Sep 02
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19th Sep 04 at 15:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

whats better, what would you choose and why?
SportBoy
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19th Sep 04 at 15:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

grooved .. drilled discs often crack if you hammer your brakes alot
Big Col
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Registered: 8th Sep 99
Location: Ayrshire, Scotland Drives: '00 Astra 2.0 SRi
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19th Sep 04 at 15:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by SportyBoy
grooved .. drilled discs often crack if you hammer your brakes alot


true but grooved discs are very noisy in my experience.

If you want to improve braking performance then fit bigger calipers and discs.
JJ
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19th Sep 04 at 16:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Wouldnt go for the drilled cos mine cracked... grooved may be the way to go...
corsa_jim
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groved are the better mate like the lads say drilled discs will crack

Jim
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19th Sep 04 at 18:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Big Col
quote:
Originally posted by SportyBoy
grooved .. drilled discs often crack if you hammer your brakes alot


true but grooved discs are very noisy in my experience.

If you want to improve braking performance then fit bigger calipers and discs.


ive got grooved on mine and can honestly say i have never heard any noises that are louder than standard discs however the breaking is alot better with them so im gonna say grooved!

 
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