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Post by BikeTuna on Jan 5, 2018 10:07:41 GMT
I need to replace my brake calipers as the NS is dragging. The disc and pads on the ns are shot because of it, and I have a set of 1.8 (non sport) discs and pads in my shed from the last car.
What do I need to buy for the swap? Calipers, carriers, anything else?
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Post by FFS Corders on Jan 5, 2018 10:09:36 GMT
Same as swapping to mk1 1.8 brakes so calipers and carriers as you say:)
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Post by Dweenimus on Jan 5, 2018 17:42:53 GMT
I swapped mine out for 1.8 mk1 brakes. I think they are the same as mk2?
All I needed was the carriers if I remember correctly. And something to bend the dust shields thing back so it doesn't rub on the discs
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Post by khare on Jan 5, 2018 19:44:28 GMT
Just carriers needed. Calipers are the same.
What you’ll have to do is install the carriers upside down, so nearside carrier on the off side, and off side carrier in nearside.
Remember you’ll need 1.8 brake pads (not just the 1.8 discs).
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Post by BikeTuna on Jan 9, 2018 17:42:41 GMT
My Mk2 1.8 calipers and carriers arrived today, and I'm just giving them a clean up before they go on the car, hopefully Saturday.
Are people still painting them red or are the fashion police on top of that? Black seems a little boring, but red feels a little dated? A bit max-power?
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Post by Dweenimus on Jan 9, 2018 18:58:10 GMT
My calipers are yellow to match the car (previous owner) and my carriers are red 😁
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Post by atlex on Jan 9, 2018 20:41:52 GMT
I actually like black because it shows rust/damage better than other shades, at least, to my eyes.
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Post by FFS Corders on Jan 9, 2018 21:03:50 GMT
I wanna do Vauxhall Nepal yellow to match my swage line
Red is still great. Adds many bhps
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Post by dadbif on Jan 9, 2018 21:46:19 GMT
Far more bhp with yellow calipers, read it on Migweb so it must be true.
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Post by BikeTuna on Jan 10, 2018 9:07:50 GMT
Corders, you need to match your swage lines, that would look awesome
I'm thinking that I'll go for black calipers with red carriers, see if I can start a trend
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le sigh