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macc nova
16-09-07, 10:32 PM
Right its my birthday in a couple of weeks and me mums getting me some new disks, ive chosen 256mm drilled disks, i was just wondering if they will fit on with my normal 1.2 litre calipers until i can get either 16v or wilwoods? Or should i wait until i have the new calipers aswell?
chris gsi
16-09-07, 10:41 PM
you will need the calipers to match the 256 discs form a 2ltr cav or similar
macc nova
16-09-07, 10:42 PM
/\ cheers
Welsh Dan
17-09-07, 12:01 AM
Be weary choosing drilled discs, there are horror stories of them splitting. The best 'drilled' ones actually have the hole and countersink cast into them, which makes them more expensive.

Also, what type of wheels do you intend to fit them under?
Lee
17-09-07, 07:53 AM
Have to agree here, id go for grooved discs rather than drilled, theyre much more effective.
Timmy
17-09-07, 09:03 AM
is discs are vented anyway why have them drilled, if you run grovved they take the layer of galzed pad off giving you better braking,.you will need 15" wheel are old style astra 14" to run the 256 brakes. new clapers and hangers for the bakes, when you fit them you will need to either bend back or remove the disk ggrude from the hub.
craig green
17-09-07, 09:40 AM
I'd have std GM discs with some really good pads myself.... Ferodo, Mintex or Pagid etc.
macc nova
17-09-07, 12:24 PM
Be weary choosing drilled discs, there are horror stories of them splitting. The best 'drilled' ones actually have the hole and countersink cast into them, which makes them more expensive.

Also, what type of wheels do you intend to fit them under?

There going under my 15'' wheels. Right then so the best option is grooved disks!
Also where is a good place to get them from? On rallydesign they only do 'drilled' or 'drilled and grooved'?
Nick
17-09-07, 12:37 PM
Just buy standard GM disks, and get some super pads.

I'd reccomend the Mintex M1144's for general road use.
Adam
17-09-07, 12:59 PM
Dont be tempted to get "uprated" discs for your 1.2 brakes.
macc nova
17-09-07, 01:45 PM
/\ im not im picking up some 16v calipers now from the local scrap yard on friday
Welsh Dan
17-09-07, 02:02 PM
There going under my 15'' wheels. Right then so the best option is grooved disks!
Also where is a good place to get them from? On rallydesign they only do 'drilled' or 'drilled and grooved'?

Give http://www.tuning.co.uk/ a ring and ask if they've still got some 256x24mm ATE powerdiscs left. Stuart from there was very helpful when I bought bits from them.
macc nova
17-09-07, 02:26 PM
/\ cheers