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scottmmw
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4th Oct 06 at 15:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

hi, im goin to fit new 256mm to my 1.4 corsa b. Iv been told that i will need bigger calipers and caliper carriers??am i correct? if so, what vaux could i get the parts of so they will fit my car? thanks alot
Dean_W
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4th Oct 06 at 15:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Cav or Calibra 2 litre.

Vectra V6 brakes fit, but you need the discs re-drilled.

You can't just change the discs, you need to change the discs, pads, hangers and calipers.
scottmmw
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4th Oct 06 at 15:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

thanks alot, i thought thts what id need them off but was unsure, forgot to mention i had new pads aswell and i persume hangers are carriers? ye
Dean_W
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4th Oct 06 at 15:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Yep. Hangers are carriers.

 
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