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Savinforcorsaproject
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23rd Sep 03 at 19:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If i was to get a V6 Brake set up at the front.
Its a kit converting it from 1.4 -> V6, Is it just chaging the the discs pads callipers that it?

and i have dumbs on the back of me nova.

To change it to a 2.0 16v Brake set up, wud i need a hsop to do that?
But cud i do the front.
PaulW
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23rd Sep 03 at 20:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
V6 Calipers
284mm Discs
Pads
little-washer thing for between the discs & the hub

thats it!
PaulW
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PVD V6 kit on my corsa, behind a set of 15's
the_legend_of_yrag
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23rd Sep 03 at 20:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
How much are they paul? Im in need of bigger brakes behind me 16's!!
Big Col
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23rd Sep 03 at 20:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
The v tuning kit is £200. Braided hoses are also recommened.

http://www.v-tuning.com/GM%20284%20V6%20Brakes.htm

I have fitted this kit. Fitted no probs... all parts top quality

[Edited on 23-09-2003 by Big Col]
PaulW
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23rd Sep 03 at 20:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
one I got was £399, came with V6 Calipers, BlackDiamond Drilled & Grooved Discs, Braided Hoses (for front AND rear), EBC GreenStuff pads
Savinforcorsaproject
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23rd Sep 03 at 20:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ok hoses?????


Hmmm ok cheers how long did it take u ?

Thsi will be 2st time doing any brake change e.t.c.

What tisp do u recomend
PaulW
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well if you do it urself, u'll need a 7mm allen key!

took me just over an hour to remove the old ones & fit the new setup including the braided lines, bleed the system & top it up
Savinforcorsaproject
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23rd Sep 03 at 20:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
hmm ok m8
Savinforcorsaproject
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23rd Sep 03 at 21:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
So shell i go for it cannot buy till jan.
but shell i ? do it my self i thought wireing up sound was the hard's thing but its piss.
Big Col
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23rd Sep 03 at 21:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
it took us about 3 hours

You'll also need a 10mm allen key to swap the carriers.

http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=92446
PaulW
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24th Sep 03 at 11:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
never needed to on mine, just a case of bolting the calipers on that was it!
Neshol
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24th Sep 03 at 11:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
What is the advantage of having braided hoses?
Daimo B
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Stonger lines. Replaces the standard rubber hoses, makes the pedal feel stronger, less risk of bursting, need the extra tightness of the braided lines as the V6 caliper is larger and a lot more fluid get moved along the lines!

My V6 front end with 16"s
PaulW
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24th Sep 03 at 12:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
not that much more space between the wheel & the caliper on your 16's compared to my 15's
Neshol
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Cheers Daimo.

 
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