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edd1.0
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5th Apr 10 at 15:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
hello

ive just done some research into a brake upgrade on my 1.0 as its due pads and discs anyways

the 1.0 discs are 236mm solid , but it looks like the 2.0 discs and 1.6 are both 256mm and vented

can anyone shine a light on why the 2.0 ones are alot better ?

thanks
bally2010
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5th Apr 10 at 15:21   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
2.0 are normally grooved and drilled my mate has just upgraded from 1.6 to 2.0 ones and ther minters
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Calibra turbo calipers with meriva discs & pads best combo.

Just had them fitted to mine.
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The 2 litre discs are thicker, so better cooling. Also the piston in the caliper on the 2 litre setup is bigger, so they stop better.

The diameter of the disc and if its grooved and drilled doesnt make any difference to how well they stop, there are just marginal cooling differences.

[Edited on 05-04-2010 by Adam_B]
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okk cheers thats cleared it right up thanks

 
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