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c2rsa
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11th Nov 07 at 19:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Does anyone know if there is such thing as a upgraded master cylinder for a corsa b, if not whats the best way to improve the pedal travel,

p.s. i'm running 256mm discs with calibra calipers on the front and i also have a rear disc conversion

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11th Nov 07 at 19:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

there was a post about fittin a mondeo master cylinder but i dnt no if any1 has ever actully got it done and working yet. have you got braided hoses fitted and is the fluid in good condition and bled up properly?
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11th Nov 07 at 19:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i have braided hoses , new fluid and yes they are bled properly.
i have spoke to a few people with the same set up and they have the same problem, i was just wondering if i can inprove them
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11th Nov 07 at 19:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i also have 256mm discs. i've got astra callipers, braided hoses and green stuff pads...interested to see if the master cylinder can be done, and if so, how easy/effective it is!
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11th Nov 07 at 19:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

like i say there was a post so some 1 will no, would be nice t find out tho as corsa brake pedals feel rubbish did the hoses make much difference as im fitting some next week to try to get a better feel
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11th Nov 07 at 19:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

couldnt tell ya mate!! (hoses were fitted when i bought the car!) all i know is, the brakes are a shite-load better than those on my old 1.2 merit!!!!lol!!!!

 
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