DYL
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What brakes do u sugest putting on a 1.4 8v? At the moment the brakes are standard 1.2 8v ones
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Dean_W
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2 litre or V6.
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abdus
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2L
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topshot_2k
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2litre
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DYL
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will they fit straight on? or wull there be any mods need doing?
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Dean_W
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For V6, you need to get re-drilled discs.
For the 2 litres it's a straight swap. You swap the discs, calipers, pads and carriers. No modification required.
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topshot_2k
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get some Goodridge hoses though
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DYL
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was thinking maybe the gsi brakes? this is my rally car so might be best going for 2l?
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topshot_2k
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yes, 2l will be better than GSi brakes.
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Dean_W
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TBH, GSI brakes are shite. Same as my standard brakes were shite. 2 litre brakes will work a treat.
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DYL
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ideal! expensive? what size are they?
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Dean_W
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I'm sure they are 256mm.
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Corsa E-Tec
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GSI are the same as 2Litre just different width.
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Dean_W
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Don't the 2.0 calipers also have a larger piston?
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