Slystav

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hi guys, i have a 98 classic pre-facelift with 15" alloys. what are my options for replacing the worn out discs, pads and drum shoes? i measured my front discs at 260mm, can i take bigger without any issues and is it worth it? what would i need to upgrade my rear drums to discs? is that worth it?
thanks!

stockcar

unless its a sport/gl/etc then all the turbo cars have 277mm discs (if 2pots fitted)

depends on your wheels as with the correct clearance you can accomodate the "subaru" 4pot calipers or even something like the AP 304mm kits

alyn

Slystav

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thanks, it's a GL 2l non-turbo wagon with subaru 15" alloys. I take it these are stock items. I've measured 260 on the front discs but need to know whether to do a straight swap or if I can upgrade?

Slystav

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I've inspected the front setups and it looks like they have 1-pots on the front with 260 vented discs. The rears are drum brakes. Is there anything at all I can upgrade without having to change the standard 15" wheels?

Godspeed Brakes

iTrader: (259)

You can fit the early turbo brakes as these will fit under 15's , they have 277mm discs and 2 pot calipers

Slystav

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thanks, if I choose to do this I only have to buy new 2 pots and new 277mm discs then? any adaptors, new tubing/hoses etc required? what bolts required to go through the mounting brackets into the calipers? any idea how much each item would cost?

Godspeed Brakes

iTrader: (259)

Hi
You dont need any fitting kit of any kind as the discs and calipers will fit straight on , the bolts will be the same , the hoses will also be the same so no need to change these.

The discs and calipers should be available very cheaply as no one with the turbo wants them ,you should be able to get a full set up from about £30

Cheers Ian

mickywrx

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I've just replaced my 2pot front, 1 pot rear set up.

Would be looking for £40 ish for the lot, F+R calipers, discs and pads.

Alyn or Ian will be able to advise whats needed to do the rear disc conversion.

Slystav

iTrader: (1)

thanks guys, a 277 2 pot front upgrade sounds good to me! what about upgrading the back end to discs plus handbrake drum as per micky's message? i currently have rear drums without discs.
thanks again

Slystav

iTrader: (1)

hi micky, check your pm.
thanks

mickywrx

iTrader: (29)

Replied mate.