patmore
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What is the smallest gm wheel I can fit over 2lirte brakes ?
I quite like the look of the gsi 14's and the 3 spoke sport wheels but not sure if they will fit
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tom_simes
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Both wheels will fit over the 2.0 brakes.
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patmore
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Wicked are they abit of a squeez ?
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tom_simes
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Nope, as the diameter of the discs is exactly the same as the standard GSI and 1.6 Sport brakes - they are thicker discs though, and have better callipers
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patmore
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So the gsi discs are a 256 ? I always thought that they were a 238 or somthing like that
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tom_simes
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Nope, all the 1.4's and below use 236mm diameter, but the 1.6's use 256 x 20mm, where as the Vectra/Cavalier/Calibra etc 2.0 brakes use 256 x 24mm.
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patmore
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Wicked cheers
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swill_omnibus
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How much diff can 4mm really make? Alot obviously but still, they should have made it worth it really
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tom_simes
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The thickness of the disc helps with cooling, but the calliper is much better - IIRC, the pad area is larger with the 2.0 brakes.
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patmore
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I think I need a new master cylinder because I have loads of travel in the pedel
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