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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.

AS said, go for Astra/Cav etc 16v Calipers. Calipers can be bought for £30 from a scrappy, replace the piston seales, and get urself some EBC Turbo disks and Greenstuffs.

I had this conversion and sold it to a friend b4 i fitted it (got the V6 conversion, wish i'd kept the 16v setup) and it stopped his 1600 Sport on a penny. Bloody great setup.


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.

I upgraded my calipers from a 1.4 sport so I could fit the same width discs as an astra gsi. :)


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)

A guy over on migweb has upgraded his Corsa GSi brakes to the Astra ones and he is well impressed - Id go for the Astra ones TBH.

Give them a good clean & paint and the calipers will look like new :)

[Edited on 24-02-2003 by and-m]


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:
Originally posted by CorsaNath
Is it a job for a garage to fit?


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
You can stand it on its front bumper really easy from 100-0 in a very short distance as i have out braked a lot more larger more powerful vehicles on track days


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.
But you would be better of fitting Astra Gsi discs & calipers as the pistons in the caliper are larger giving more pressure to the pads when braking


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.

Nath:P