stingray1987
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Registered: 18th May 09
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i have a 1.6 16v sport and i understand that the 2.0 brakes are not much bigger but i take it the pistons are a fair bit bigger? how much better are they than the standard 1.6 brakes???
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Ellis
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Registered: 11th Sep 07
Location: Aberdeenshire
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They are the same diameter, 2.0 brakes are 'fatter' IIRC
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AlexW
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Registered: 25th Oct 08
Location: Essex
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Pistons are bigger from memory, discs are 4mm thicker, disperse the heat better.
Better off just changing the discs and pads for decent ones imo.
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Gareth F
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Registered: 16th Jan 08
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I noticed an improvement when i done mine, cheap upraged.
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stingray1987
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Registered: 18th May 09
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well ive changed the discs and the pads. ive also had the rear shoes done so the only thing i can think of now is replacing the brake fluid. i was thinking if i change to 2.0 brakes at the same time as i change the fluid then it will be a noticeable improvement. even if it is mainly because of the new fulid.
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alan-g-w
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Registered: 9th Nov 07
Location: Glasgow
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V6's are the way forward for you mate.
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davieslim
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Registered: 15th Sep 08
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i noticed a big difference when i used the 256x24 with braide brake flexis but at the moment im using 288mm at the front and the brakes are amazing
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alan-g-w
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Nope Davie, the internet states that 288's make the pedal too spongy. Remove them at once and fit 2.0 stuff with upgraded discs and pads...
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