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snoop
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10th Dec 13 at 15:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hello all what brake setup would be recommended for a 1.6 on throttle bodies running 164bhp? I have the option of 14" and 16" wheels. But would rather keep the 14" ones.
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The big block 256mm front brakes are pretty good, on a XE. So with a decent set of disc and pads with braided lines should be more than up to the job, and not break the bank. They will still fit inside 14'' wheels.
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10th Dec 13 at 21:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
cheers for reply will look into it
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What is the difference between the calibra calipers?
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14th Dec 13 at 19:03   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
The 1.6xe Corsa runs 256mm disc which is same size as calibra, but calibra disc's are
thicker and have a larger caliper
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Cheers. What are you running on your gsi daine? I have one in the same colour
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16th Dec 13 at 17:36   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I have Vectra calipers on front with 284mm fiat coupe drilled and grooved disc's and stud conversion,Back
Calibra calipers, grooved disc's red stuff pads all round and a Nissan Primera GTIR master cylinder to
help stop it

[Edited on 16-12-2013 by daine]
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Bet they work well. I think im going to try and retain the original gsi wheels though so 2 ltrs for me
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Ye, you do right mate, there plenty good enough for road use! mine only goes on road to
get MOT, goes to track on a trailer or dolly

 
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