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Chris x
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10th Oct 10 at 19:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hello

I know this should be in the Help Zone, but I need some help pretty quick as my old brakes are totally fooked!

I thought the Calibra V6, Turbo and Omega V6 disks were the same so I ordered these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110462298431&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

284mm X 24mm

I assumed I could have used either Calibra Turbo, Calibra V6 or Omega V6 calipers with the above disks.

BUT, having a quick browse on ebay, the Omega V6 disks are 296mm X 28mm?!?!:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-Omega-2-5-V6-94-2000-FRONT-EBC-BRAKE-DISCS-/200496948643?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eae8ca5a3


I idealy I want the biggest I can get and I want them drilled and grooved.

Can anyone shed some light over this, and wheither im looking at the correct bits

Thanks!
SportBoy
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10th Oct 10 at 19:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
not 100% on what you mean but the omega disks wont fit as they are a different offset irrc.
Chris x
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10th Oct 10 at 19:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Mmm, im pretty confused myself

So no type of Omega V6 disks would fit?

It would have to be either Calibra V6 disks or turbo ones? With either Calibra turbo calipers, Calibra V6's calipers?

Could I use Omega V6 calipers with the disks I have bought?

Reading thorugh that again I think it makes sense
Chris x
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10th Oct 10 at 19:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Also in the tutorial it states you can use Omega V6?

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=219303
SportBoy
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10th Oct 10 at 19:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Chris x


It would have to be either Calibra V6 disks or turbo ones? With either Calibra turbo calipers, Calibra V6's calipers?



iirc v6 and turbo cali calipiers/discs are the same. im not sure about the omgea calipers, the carriers would be different i would think.
Chris x
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10th Oct 10 at 19:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Think thats were im getting confused. When I read about the V6 brake upgrade, I assumed Omega brakes. Not calibra. I think?!
P1CK4D
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10th Oct 10 at 20:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Dont get drilled and grooved. Waste of time.
Nic Barnes
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10th Oct 10 at 20:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by SportBoy
quote:
Originally posted by Chris x


It would have to be either Calibra V6 disks or turbo ones? With either Calibra turbo calipers, Calibra V6's calipers?



iirc v6 and turbo cali calipiers/discs are the same. im not sure about the omgea calipers, the carriers would be different i would think.


turbo calipers are slightly different. have smaller piston in so dont get as much of the internet hyped spongey pedal feel. v6 used 286mm discs turbo was 288
Chris x
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10th Oct 10 at 20:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Perfect! All makes sense now
corsadonk
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10th Oct 10 at 20:39   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Some nice bloke is selling these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250708691542&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
All you need, and not done may miles
Corsa_Sport21
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10th Oct 10 at 20:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If possible,try and get turbo calipers.

The smaller piston makes a massive difference.Pedal travel dosnt exist unlike the V6 calipers.
JaffaTB
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11th Oct 10 at 07:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I have v6 brakes on mine with meriva 280mm 4 stud drilled and grooved discs
.dean.
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11th Oct 10 at 15:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
v6 vectra disks are the biggest you can use at 288mm but need redrilling the omega dont fit or u can use astra gsi mk4 calipers with 308mm disks but 16" alloys are a min!
Chris x
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11th Oct 10 at 15:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I managed to get a refund on the 284mm disks. I now have a set of 288mm which should be here shortly.

Just need to get the calipers and carriers now!

Im guessing Astra GSi calipers and disks are a little more expensive!

 
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