*CorsaCal*
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Registered: 3rd Oct 10
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Hi i have a 1996 corsa sport 1.4 16v and am looking at upgrading my brakes.
I was wondering what was involved in fitting bigger brakes to my car, do the calipers simply bolt on or do you need to replace the hub assembly or is it a case of getting a bracket made up? Does anyone know of a thread showing this?
Also i was wondering what the difference between the V6 and 2ltr brakes are if any and which would you recommend if they are different?
Cheers in advance.
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Danny W
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Hi Cal, I've used both 2.0 & V6 in the past both much better than standard but I preferred the 2.0's if I'm honest with a decent set of disks & pads.
They both bolt straight on to replace the corsa calipers & disks, I found the v6 brakes to have a spongey feel on the footbrake due to the corsa master cylinder mot coping aswell.
[Edit] a good tutorial for brake conversions can be found here : http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=219303
[Edited on 19-03-2012 by Danny W]
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*CorsaCal*
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Ok thanks i think i will have a look on ebay etc for some 2ltr brakes. Ive seen the thread on this  but the pics seem to be corrupted do you know of one showing pics.
Cheers.
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corsadonk
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The brake swap is pretty easy, just bolt it, then fit the new brakes. Once it's infront of you you'll be able to see.
I would change the fluid for nice fresh stuff, along with a set of new braided hoses. I only thing that can be a pain is, the bleed nipples on the rear cylinders tend to snap, because most of them haven't had the fluid changed.
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*CorsaCal*
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Ok thank you corsadonk i will do that.
Cheers.
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Tony M84
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If running big power and want big brakes at a budget price then the Calibra/Cavalier turbo brakes are best.
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Dean_W
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quote:
Originally posted by Danny W
I found the v6 brakes to have a spongey feel on the footbrake due to the corsa master cylinder mot coping aswell.
Agree with the 2.0 brakes being a better choice.
But......I didn't find the V6's spongy, they just seemed to have more pedal travel before they bit.
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