Old standard Rear Disc
17 January 2007, 07:59 PM
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looking good Si, Doesn't look like my mate is going to be able to do the handbrake shoes after all, so we'll have to look into getting them done in that place in Cardiff.
What is the distance between the 2 faces on your bracket? to get the caliper to line up with the centre of the disc. Did you make it the same as mine? Just wonder if mine will line up properly as i haven't tried them since the alterations.
18 January 2007, 09:49 AM
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It looks to be around 4mm, your best bet is to dry fit on this hub and match each bracket to a caliper I feel. We took the figures from yours but then worked a little more with them, doing it like this you need to customise a little as you go.
It may pay to try and find another pair of shoe's, I've got some on this hub here.... it may be easier to get them all done at the same time to save running down to Cardiff a few times. I'll ask Andy if he has anything around.
It may pay to try and find another pair of shoe's, I've got some on this hub here.... it may be easier to get them all done at the same time to save running down to Cardiff a few times. I'll ask Andy if he has anything around.
18 January 2007, 10:28 PM
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Great job Simon.
I've just bought Brembo 2 pots so deciding to go down the same route as you and Dean. You don't have a spare set of brackets made up by any chance?.
I've just bought Brembo 2 pots so deciding to go down the same route as you and Dean. You don't have a spare set of brackets made up by any chance?.
18 January 2007, 10:28 PM
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When applying the middle peddle you need confidence Gazz 
I'm pleased to say we are getting closer now.... just the oversized shoes to arrange and then I can sort a fitting date out with Andy, early/middle Feb I think still.... we shall see. Deans not far off as well and Ian will be having his fronts fitted first with the rears following I believe.
I'm pleased to say we are getting closer now.... just the oversized shoes to arrange and then I can sort a fitting date out with Andy, early/middle Feb I think still.... we shall see. Deans not far off as well and Ian will be having his fronts fitted first with the rears following I believe.
18 January 2007, 10:34 PM
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Andy has found this idea very interesting so he may well be offering this mod very soon himself... I'm calling in too see him tomorrow afternoon and I'll let you know what he say's.
Not going for the same as you have on the front then John ? I did spot the question
18 January 2007, 11:07 PM
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When applying the middle peddle you need confidence Gazz
I'm pleased to say we are getting closer now.... just the oversized shoes to arrange and then I can sort a fitting date out with Andy, early/middle Feb I think still.... we shall see. Deans not far off as well and Ian will be having his fronts fitted first with the rears following I believe.
I'm pleased to say we are getting closer now.... just the oversized shoes to arrange and then I can sort a fitting date out with Andy, early/middle Feb I think still.... we shall see. Deans not far off as well and Ian will be having his fronts fitted first with the rears following I believe.
hopefully i will have my fronts fitted soon after i pick the set up on saturday, while id like to have them all done in one go my fronts need replacing out of necessity so they will go on and the rears will become a bit of a project. have spoken to Andy and as soon as he has seen how Si's goes together we are gonna see how much for a fitting"kit" will cost
19 January 2007, 10:06 AM
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hopefully i will have my fronts fitted soon after i pick the set up on saturday, while id like to have them all done in one go my fronts need replacing out of necessity so they will go on and the rears will become a bit of a project. have spoken to Andy and as soon as he has seen how Si's goes together we are gonna see how much for a fitting"kit" will cost
You'll notice a massive difference when you put them on. I had to relearn all of my braking points. As I kept coming up a good 100 yards short at roundabouts!!!!!
Also becareful in heavy rain, I have to dab mine a little to clear the water off when it's raining really hard. I think it's down to removing the dust guard.
Quite worrying the first time
Did you get them off Greg? Same place me, Si and Gazz got ours?
Also remember to get the bolts when you collect as they are a funny size or you'll be running around everywhere trying to find some
19 January 2007, 10:24 AM
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This must be something to do with have no dust guards, i fitted the bigger STI dust guards on mine and have had no problems like this.
19 January 2007, 06:50 PM
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Ian,
You'll notice a massive difference when you put them on. I had to relearn all of my braking points. As I kept coming up a good 100 yards short at roundabouts!!!!!
Also becareful in heavy rain, I have to dab mine a little to clear the water off when it's raining really hard. I think it's down to removing the dust guard.
Quite worrying the first time
Did you get them off Greg? Same place me, Si and Gazz got ours?
Also remember to get the bolts when you collect as they are a funny size or you'll be running around everywhere trying to find some
You'll notice a massive difference when you put them on. I had to relearn all of my braking points. As I kept coming up a good 100 yards short at roundabouts!!!!!
Also becareful in heavy rain, I have to dab mine a little to clear the water off when it's raining really hard. I think it's down to removing the dust guard.
Quite worrying the first time
Did you get them off Greg? Same place me, Si and Gazz got ours?
Also remember to get the bolts when you collect as they are a funny size or you'll be running around everywhere trying to find some
29 January 2007, 03:11 PM
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Modified brake shoes will be ready on Thursday
so we should be in a position to be able to fit these very soon on Si's car.
Still waiting for a couple of bits for mine (need to order my EDFC), but really need to get my new clutch fitted first
so may be a slight delay on mine.
so we should be in a position to be able to fit these very soon on Si's car.Still waiting for a couple of bits for mine (need to order my EDFC), but really need to get my new clutch fitted first
so may be a slight delay on mine.
01 February 2007, 06:00 PM
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Fantastic 
I'll give Andy a call tomorrow and see where he is and then see what we can organise. I'll have to get the cash to you at some point Dean, if we don't meet up soon I'll have to arrange something to get it to you.
I may get up to see Andy before fitting so I'll keep you posted.
Not long now
I'll give Andy a call tomorrow and see where he is and then see what we can organise. I'll have to get the cash to you at some point Dean, if we don't meet up soon I'll have to arrange something to get it to you.
I may get up to see Andy before fitting so I'll keep you posted.
Not long now
01 February 2007, 06:26 PM
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I gotta pop up there and get my disc's hopefully they have been drilled this week, had bugger all luck getting my braided hoses tho
will have to try again tomorrow
Cheers
Ian
will have to try again tomorrow
Cheers
Ian
01 February 2007, 07:14 PM
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Fantastic
I'll give Andy a call tomorrow and see where he is and then see what we can organise. I'll have to get the cash to you at some point Dean, if we don't meet up soon I'll have to arrange something to get it to you.
I may get up to see Andy before fitting so I'll keep you posted.
Not long now
I'll give Andy a call tomorrow and see where he is and then see what we can organise. I'll have to get the cash to you at some point Dean, if we don't meet up soon I'll have to arrange something to get it to you.
I may get up to see Andy before fitting so I'll keep you posted.
Not long now
Let me know how things are going Andys end, haven't had time to pop in and see him today.Hopefully i'll be off when your's are being fitted so i can o have a look.
01 April 2007, 12:49 PM
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Right we are getting somewhere now, my fronts are fitted as the lad buying my 4 pots could wait no longer...
Loads of room
Hopefully now the rears will be done just after easter which will mean Andy will then be able to get things moving for everyone.
He has had a busy month but after easter he will be back to full speed and able to catch up with everything outstanding.
Si 
Loads of room
Hopefully now the rears will be done just after easter which will mean Andy will then be able to get things moving for everyone.
He has had a busy month but after easter he will be back to full speed and able to catch up with everything outstanding.
Si
01 April 2007, 04:14 PM
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Thanks guys
Not in anger yet Danny... I'm running them in after all they are brandspanky I hope to get the rears fitted the week after easter then the hoses and fluid get replaced, I'll then be applying the peddle to really see what they can do.....before that I'll be emptying the boot 
Not in anger yet Danny... I'm running them in after all they are brandspanky
I hope to get the rears fitted the week after easter then the hoses and fluid get replaced, I'll then be applying the peddle to really see what they can do.....before that I'll be emptying the boot
05 April 2007, 01:59 PM
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Looking alot better now Si, see you should never fit bigger wheels, your always want bigger brakes after!!....they also help you stop better aswell
....they also help you stop better aswell
