jrdn7
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Just wondering which are better? What I mean is, which have:
- Which has a better pedal
- Stopping power
- Which are easier to get
- Which are easier to get performance discs for
1.2 8V brakes couldn't stop a bicycle never mind a 120bhp Corsa!
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Mikey_j
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For any engine smaller than a 2.0 IMO 2.0 all day long. Far better pedal and cheaper discs etc
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jrdn7
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Would the brakes out of a Cav SRi redtop do?
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corsadonk
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256mm are more than up to the job.
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jrdn7
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How much would I be looking at paying for a decent set? Saw that Euro Car Parts want £86 for one calliper.
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davieslim
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the cavalier you had in your post should have the same 256mm brakes as the 2.0 sri/gsi etc id check its brakes before buying anything
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jrdn7
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The cavalier in the project thread? I must check tomorrow actually. Discs are shot tho, so must get new ones.
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davieslim
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yeah,
pre92 - 236x13mm solid discs (same as corsa 1.2)
post92 - 256x20mm vented discs(same as corsa sri 1.4 8v)
post 94 - 256x24mm vented discs (same as sri/gsi)
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jrdn7
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Thanks lads. Where can I go about getting a set of drilled/grooved discs? I don't want to go the ebay route & my local garage want £175!
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davieslim
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i managed to get a set on my local halfords store, red dot ones for £25 but it just depends when they put all there old stock crap out
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fazza
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quote: Originally posted by davieslim
i managed to get a set on my local halfords store, red dot ones for £25 but it just depends when they put all there old stock crap out
i got some of them 
was a couple years ago now 
eurocarparts are cheap for discs/pads mate
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davieslim
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fazza i went a bit mad and got 1x256 and 2x236 sets lol still got the 236s
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