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philly willy
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Registered: 13th Jun 02
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   25th May 03 at 10:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Just on my first step towards the 2.0ltr transplant.
The front breaks cost £70 which i think was ok??
Just want to know how to fit them and if they are easy to do?
Iknow how to change the front disc and pads but thats about it?
Thanks for any help
Phil
Kris TD
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25th May 03 at 10:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
its the same as changing the front discs and pads, except u just blcok off the brake line change the caliper over then bleed it all.
and-m
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Location: Liverpool. Drives. Skud vRS.
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25th May 03 at 11:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Did you use a proper hose clamp?
Kris TD
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25th May 03 at 12:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
no, i used a small clamp.
philly willy
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25th May 03 at 15:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Fantastic well sounds like i got me self a job this afternoon.

WAS £70
ok price ??

THANKS AGAIN PHIL
stuyw
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25th May 03 at 15:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i think that was dear wot u paid as i got a set with disks/calipers etc for 40 quid
and-m
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25th May 03 at 17:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Did you end up fitting em?
bobothebear
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25th May 03 at 20:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If you've not done it already, technically you need new brake Caliper to swivel hub bolts. The bond/seal is broken when they are undone thus making them weaker when done up again.
I wouldnt risk the cheap option with something as serious as your brakes and they only cost a few quid from vauxhall
philly willy
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25th May 03 at 21:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
so wudnt recomend getting second hand calapers? Why not?is it really too dodge?
Kris TD
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25th May 03 at 21:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
he doesnt meen second hand calipers. he meens the bolts, ive still got my origanal ones, and they are fine. got my second set of 2nd hand calipers in my garage, have sport ones, and got turbo ones.
rob_watti
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27th May 03 at 18:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
im a mechanic and they will be fine dont worry
moddedcorsa
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27th May 03 at 18:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeah, as std they r threadlocked on, so wen u replace the calipers just put sum threadlock on. If u dont it doesnt really matter, as long as u tighten them up well, ive never heard of them comming lose

 
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