punkymt1
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Registered: 8th Oct 05
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Hi, I am getting a vectra 1.7td engine into my corsa and may consider changing brakes since I'll be getting a bit over 100bhp. Would drilled discs be worth the upgrade along with some performance pads? Do I have to change the calipers? Or maybe consider different brakes? To be honest I do not know much about other brands but I hear brembo are very good though expensive.
Thanks.
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Dean_W
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Registered: 13th Dec 05
Location: Downham Market, Norfolk
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Go for a 2 litre or V6 set up. Change the discs, pads and calipers. It's a straight swap.
The 2 litre are from the Astra GSi, Cav SRi or Calibra 2.0 16v
The V6 set up can be bought from LMF. 
[Edited on 11-04-2006 by Dean_W]
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punkymt1
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Thanks dean .. reading your sig you have V6 brakes. Does the pedal feel spongy? I am more biased towards the 2 litre setup to be honest.
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Rileysport
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Registered: 18th Jun 04
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v6 brakes and braided hoses, you will get a little more travel due to the huuge piston in th v6 calipers, but i wouldn't say spongy
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Dean_W
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I wouldn't say spongy either.
Mine are, but that is down to shagged rear cylinders. I have braided hoses to go on as well, should sort it out.
Also, i have warped discs 
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Cossie
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brembo brakes are bit expesive from here !!! try Ebc or mintex
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punkymt1
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EBC aren't good from what I heard. Some say they crack or warp.
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Dean_W
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quote:
Originally posted by punkymt1
EBC aren't good from what I heard. Some say they crack or warp.
Had EBC on my GTi. They were very very good.
2.0 or V6 set up is the way to go
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jamesw
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Registered: 28th Jun 02
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had EBC on my corsa, and they warped after bout 6 months. Changed to v6 and some drilled / grooved ones that this guy on ebay does and never had a problem.
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X 60RSA
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Registered: 20th Aug 01
Location: Lincoln
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My EBC's warped in less than ten days, i was on the 2litre discs and callipers.
I didnt really let them bed in to be honest, forgot 
They were good for stopping, just peed off they warped after spending 130quid on them.
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Dave A
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Registered: 10th Dec 03
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ebc discs are totally shite. I had 2 sets warp, I know 3 other people that have had warped discs.
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Cossie
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Registered: 17th May 02
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to use a 2.0 just us a Daewoo Espero they are the same caliper as the astra !!!
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Jamie Walby
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I have just ordered some Hi-Spec brakes.
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