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Kris TD |
posted on 25th Feb 03 at 16:58 |
astra gsi ones fit under 14's too, u can get em for the same price as corsa gsi ones but are better cos the discs are wider and the calipers are bigger, dont bother with corsa gsi ones. astra ones are much better for the same money. | |
Daimo B |
posted on 25th Feb 03 at 16:52 |
Cos those kinda coversions are over £600 here. | |
wow |
posted on 25th Feb 03 at 13:42 |
instead of changing everything go and change your discs to grooved brembos for example (ate power discs i do not recommend) together with ferodo pads (do not forget to use the pedal gently on the very first 300 kms) - in not a very powerful car this should be more than enough. in my 1.4 i did that and i feel that i am braking mostly with the front - more than before at least.. | |
Matty Hall |
posted on 25th Feb 03 at 13:28 |
I thoght corsa gsi dics and calipers were the same as astra gsi calipers and discs. The order codes for the pads and the discs are the same. | |
Nath |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 20:47 |
Thing is alloys are a long way off at the minute so this seems like a good idea for now. I know what u mean though Benn. | |
Bennn |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 20:46 |
i've had two sets :lol: | |
Bennn |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 20:46 |
if you are thinking about eventually upgrading to Ate callipers there is no point in buying GSi ones, getting them fitted then buying bigger ones later. Get the Ates! ;) | |
Nath |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 20:43 |
I'll see what happens about the GSi ones first. I might then upgrade from them when i get some bigger wheels. | |
and-m |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 20:37 |
I dont think theyll come with calipers for that money but you never know. Ive got mine here but Ive yet to fit them (need to get new pads & sliders) | |
Nath |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 20:35 |
My dad is pretty knowledgeable. Its just that i've seen a pair of GSi discs and pads for sale for £50. They r red dot grooved and vented i think. Only done 200 miles. If they come with callipers i might go for it. | |
and-m |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 20:32 |
quote: You can do it yourself if you are pretty competent. Renew the pads when you buy the disks/calipers. They are under £15 (gen Vaux) from autovaux.co.uk [Edited on 24-02-2003 by and-m] | |
daz145bhp |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 20:30 |
IM running group N discs ( Plain not grooved or drilled ) with genuine Gm pads | |
Nath |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 20:29 |
Is it a job for a garage to fit? | |
and-m |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 20:27 |
Get the Astra 16v brakes, shouldnt cost you more than £60. Make sure you get new pads. Your brakes can never be too good IMHO! | |
Nath |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 20:21 |
My car isnt really that powerful so is it worth it? Would the GSi brakes make much of a difference then my current ones. Currently i have red dot 6 groove discs and fast road pads. They seem pretty decent. | |
stuyw |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 20:18 |
yeah get astra gte discs n calipers as they are 256x24mm where as the gsi ones are 256x20mm | |
daz145bhp |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 20:17 |
Its aliright mate i got them on my 1400 sport & theres no problems fitting my standard wheels | |
Nath |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 20:11 |
Cheers daz. | |
daz145bhp |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 20:10 |
Gsi brakes are 256mm they will fit under 14" wheels no problem. | |
Nath |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 20:04 |
GSi brakes arent really that much bigger then. Is it worth it?? | |
stuyw |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 19:59 |
1.4 brakes are 236mm i think | |
Nath |
posted on 24th Feb 03 at 19:51 |
Will the calipers from a GSi fit staright on and will the discs fit under 14" rims?? Is it a job for a garage or can i do it myself? Also what size are normal corsa brake discs? I've got a 1998 S reg 1.4 Sport. |