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Haimsey
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..i was thinking of changing my front brakes on my 1.2 16v sxi to some others.

Had the impression that people sometimes use 1.4 brakes, am i right in thinking this?

If so, how hard are they to find and fit? or is it just as easy to find some and them nip it to the garage to get them to swap them over.
If not, what other alternatives are there, bearing in mind i have standard sxi alloys
Im aware that my insurace will alter, but im hoping this wouldnt be too much.

Thanks for any help

Marc

[Edited on 15-01-2007 by Haimsey]

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They're the same I think.
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yep, they are the same...

best of using ate 16v stuff of cali's astra's and cav's
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If you want to upgrade your brakes, put atleast 1.6 one's on there, if not 2.0 one's
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put 2.0 calibra ones on got them on mine and it stops on its nose
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@ monster and andy - 2.0 brakes on a 1.2 16v? (prob cant answer this) but would this cost more on my insurance? or do companies see brakes as brakes regardless of whether they stop you slightly better or the car stops dead?


thanks for replies everyone else

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another stupid question

2.0 calibra brakes are 256mm, would this fit behind my standard sxi alloy i have no clue as to how big they are

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I dont reckon they would be able to tell the differance to be honest as they look near enough the same, Think I still have my 1.6 calipers somewhere...
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what brakes are on yours atm fro-dizzle?

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I have 2.0 ones on there behind my 15's at the mo with a very dodgy paint job They also fit behind 14" steelie (just) as i found out a few weeks ago.
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256mm brakes fit on the SXi wheels (5 spokes)

Some insurances companies may put it up as they see this as you driving faster, other will put it down as you have better brakes.
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okie dokie thanks fro and marc

i think mine will more than likely go up although i am trying to getsome money back for my insurance since they ripped me off charging me too much and making me change companies because i have moved away from home to go to uni

they never asked if i was taking the car, they just presumed since i was at an alternative address for uni that i had, cost me about £150 extra, so if i get that back im plannign on doing my brakes or lowering...........or both

[Edited on 15-01-2007 by Haimsey]

[Edited on 15-01-2007 by Haimsey]

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Pimp your motor vehicle!
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Your brakes will be the same as 1.4 brakes, the 2.0 brakes are a well worthy upgrade.
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okie, thanks people ill just have to see what happens with the insurance money



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I'm not sure i'd even bother telling them, the discs are near enough the same size just a tad wider. Would they really need to know.
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? if i put 2.0 brakes on it?

id rather tell tehmt o be on the safe side tbh

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how much roughly would this all come to for sourcing all the bits id need do you guys think?

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Calipers will be under £100.
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Haimsey, Yeh the brakes will fit - they look HUGE though Literally can't fit your little finger in the gap

I've had 2.0 brakes on my 1.2 for ages now

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cool, thanks phill, do you happen to have any random pics of what they look like, minus the wheel?

have you told insurance? did it alter any for you?

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whats the deal with fiat coupe 16v brakes?
same as 2.0

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I've erm... Told the insurance now i've renewed

They didn't seem too bothered.

I'll see if I have any pics. But If not, I'll get some soon for you!

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fiat coupe 16v discs are 288 for the v6 calipers
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