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chris_trickle
14-07-2005, 23:00
Might be a stupid question but screw it im going to ask any way!! I have got a 1.2 Sxi and just wondered what the situation was with putting bigger brake disks on the car, is it a big job and what does it involve? Does it make the brakes better or worse due to havin drums on the rear? Pics would be handy if anyone has em.
The only reason i want em is cos just fitted 17s and the current disks look lost! Cheers for any help
Chris
Yes you can, you'll need to change calipers and discs.
You can also add the SRi rear beam to the back giving a rear disc conversion. For this you'll need a complete rear beam including disc, pads and calipers. A ramp or pit to work on it and a morning of your time.
K
chris_trickle
14-07-2005, 23:40
Yes you can, you'll need to change calipers and discs.
You can also add the SRi rear beam to the back giving a rear disc conversion. For this you'll need a complete rear beam including disc, pads and calipers. A ramp or pit to work on it and a morning of your time.
K
How big would the wedge of cash need to be to complete this? Sounds like a big project to change the rear, although im sure it would look the dogs
Only one I know of cost £80 for the rear beam and the morning in a friends garage to fit it.
K
just put a set of BREMBRO discs and mintex pads on my corsa sxi discs aint any bigger but it sure does stop better ! keep away from ebc discs and pads their 2 hard for the corsa !
chris_trickle
15-07-2005, 00:20
^cool, how much did they set you back if you dont mind me asking? Might be worth just doing what you have done cos i have always thought the brakes on the Sxi were abit sloppy
they are nothing special 2 look at only 150 for parts needed ! if u want discs that look good get rotter discs they look stunning but then again dont work great on the corsa ! or get a brake conversion from astra gte or summit !
roter discs are a waste of money
ano would hav put them on the car iff they worked as good as they look !same with ebc discs and green stuff pads waste off money
deano_sxi
15-07-2005, 07:58
i got black diamond discs n pads
they look good because there drilld n groovd n they stop alot better than the VXL 1s
davy m, you're talking rubbish if you think EBC pads and discs are no good.
chris_trickle
15-07-2005, 15:30
i got black diamond discs n pads
they look good because there drilld n groovd n they stop alot better than the VXL 1s
Do i need much work if any for these to be fitted to an Sxi or do they go straight on?
chris_trickle
15-07-2005, 15:35
Lovely! Got any pics Deano?
deano_sxi
15-07-2005, 19:25
there ya go bonny lad
http://corsa-c.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15232
davy m, you're talking rubbish if you think EBC pads and discs are no good.
i dont think their crap i know their crap they are 2 hard for the corsa c they work gd on a vectra from wot i know but not a corsa
i dont think their crap i know their crap they are 2 hard for the corsa c they work gd on a vectra from wot i know but not a corsa
echo this - heard EBC are no good for road use.
personally i'd look into getting 4 pot brakes if you want to do them properly, but on a 1.2 it would be purely for show because the brakes will be far too powerful :D you'd also be about £500 out of pocket.
so you could get a Brembo conversion for £150? seems kinda cheap :dontknow:
Try about £400 if I remember my conversation with John at 2Modified. Give him a call if you want a brembo conversion.
K
£150 is replacement pads, and replacement discs. if you spend more and go for a big brake conversion, you will have to chage your caliper hangers, and maybe even your entire calipers if you want to go for oversized brake discs.
if you want to upgrade your brakes on a budget, then just go for replacement pads and discs as you will feel a difference, and will also have grooved and vented discs which look nicer :)
im dont just want to upgrade the performance, i love the look of the brembo big brakes :) so after i have paid my dad off i might have a chat with John then,
cheers for clearing that up :)
deano_sxi
16-07-2005, 07:15
hasnt painzs got a brembo conversion???
Yes, that's what I was talking to John about. He supplied them ;)
deano_sxi
16-07-2005, 09:53
are they pot calipers??? or just the disc conversion???
~TwIsTeR~
16-07-2005, 17:20
its a rear beam off a 1.8 SRI not a 1.4 SRI LOL :lol:
chris_trickle
16-07-2005, 18:39
there ya go bonny lad
http://corsa-c.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15232
Cheers m8, they look sound!!
2modified
17-07-2005, 12:08
If you want brakes then im here!!!
Black Diamond are probably the best value for money, decent looks, good stopping power and a decent price, see my group buy thread and you may be suprised just how cheap they are!!
EBC - i dont even supply them due to so many bad reports, bits of the pads flaking off and burning the inside of wheels etc etc
Rotor - these do look good yes, havent heard bad reports about their stopping power but i havent sold that many sets! Im getting some for my car as they will go with my wheels!
As for Brembos i didnt supply Painzys but im good friends with him so im sure i can supply more sets, im not 100% sure on the cost but around the £400 mark seems a good bet..
anyway, anyone that wants brakes or advice just drop me a mail or PM (if my inbox has room) and we can discuss the best individual option for your car :)
think i might be after some discs and pads in the next few months, washed my wheels before and the water was proply boiling on my discs, pads idnt look owa thick either
chris_trickle
17-07-2005, 19:05
If i buy some brakes n pads n take them wiv me when i get my car serviced, do you think vauxhall will fit them while they service it?
Service is due soon and im sure the discs n pads are getting ready so may as well kill two birds wiv one stone!
vaux will probably charge u unless u get lucky
deano_sxi
18-07-2005, 09:46
If i buy some brakes n pads n take them wiv me when i get my car serviced, do you think vauxhall will fit them while they service it?
Service is due soon and im sure the discs n pads are getting ready so may as well kill two birds wiv one stone!
do it yourself its fun n afterwards you can pop a can n admire your handy work
Jameshs_SRI
18-07-2005, 13:25
John any news on finding that price for me
~TwIsTeR~
18-07-2005, 13:29
any1 got any like...........300mm discs on?
Andy_SRi
18-07-2005, 13:42
not atm but looking at converting to astra turbo spec brakes, 308mm (its handy being a 5 studder saves arsing around)
Can't figure why people think EBC is bad.
I've a set of Greenstuff on my motor, and they certainly stop a lot better than the Lucas Woodmaster pads the car came with. They're a lot cleaner than the Lucas pads too. I bought them not expecting all that much, as I'd also heard bad things, but I always think bad news travels quicker than good news.
deano_sxi
18-07-2005, 13:48
the black diamond discs n pads iv got are alot cleaner than the VXL 1s hardly any brake dust
EBC are ****e just about every1 knows this
~TwIsTeR~
18-07-2005, 13:53
i wanted 2 liter brakes but mines 4 stud!!!
old corsa B's wa ok cos 2 litre vectra/cav n calibre brakes fitted :!:
chris_trickle
18-07-2005, 16:19
do it yourself its fun n afterwards you can pop a can n admire your handy work
Fair point, never done this before though. How long does it take? Is it a tough job?
deano_sxi
18-07-2005, 16:24
bout an hour n half to 2 hours really
not hard at all
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