Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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I needed to change the discs and pads on my calibra a couple of months ago and when i got a price from VX i fell off my chair, so decided to get some motor factor discs and pads to bridge the gap untill i could find an upgrade later.
Got some from autovaux with free pads. Fitted em and away we go....
1month in and a get a strange clicking sound when braking and the brakes are squelly as fuck.
So got my vx mechanic to strip it all down files the pads check the sliders and piston etc etc etc
Sliders were fine, piston was questionable and most likely cause of the clicking sound as i fear it may be sticking.
So bolted it all back together again and 6weeks later clicking ensues and squealing re-appears only quieter.
So im going to junk the lot and wish id never bothered.
I want to get a set of these:
But at roughly £1k for a set i cant afford them 
So alternative is not obviously as impressive but seems worth it:
LMF 308mm
BUT i have the older style turbo calipers with the slightly smaller discs the add mentions that you need the later turbo calipers.
I have heard a rumour that the veccy gsi calipers i used to have on the corsa are the same?!
Anyone know if thats true? I need new brakes!! (looked at monaro HSV brakes but they would require new hubs, porka brakes possible but mucchos hassle and added expense)
Any other suggestions are welcome id ideally like to stick to the sub £500 bracket
[Edited on 25-02-2007 by Jambo]
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Rob H
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Registered: 28th Oct 00
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Presume their just Astra Turbo disks and pads, with a spacer braket that LMF are selling  ?
Maybe you could just upgrade to those? How about Astra VXR brakes? Because of the VXRracing upgrade, there seems to be a few sets about last time i checked
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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ill have a quick look on ebay rob
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Jambo
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no joy as yet 
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Mattb
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how much are you looking to spend jambo?
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John
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
id ideally like to stick to the sub £500 bracket
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Marc
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: York
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Isn't there 4 pots upgrades out there for around £700?
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Mattb
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Registered: 2nd Feb 03
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Considered a set of fiat coupe turbo brembos and 300mm discs??
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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Vectra GSI calipers will fit, yes.
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Dave A
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Registered: 10th Dec 03
Location: County Durham
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save for a while and get the reylands, you will not be dissapointed and will see where the extra £500 has gone
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Dan A
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Registered: 16th Dec 05
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
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Have a look on mig was a set of reyalnds for sale on there last week.
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Novaneil
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Registered: 26th Oct 06
Location: Leamington Spa
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I have the REYLANDs on my Calibra. There  also picked them up second hand for £400 Bargain
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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neil yours 4 or 5stud?
Gunna check mig now 
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Jambo
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DanA i cant find the add, you got a link? I went back to 14th feb
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