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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 08:28 AM
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Default Fitting ST170 Disks

Ive managed to hold of some st170 disks and calapers and im wanting information how to fit them i.e. what size do i drill my hubs out to and do i use st170 bake hoses etc... etc...

Help on this would be very much appricated see my restro thread
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Drill your hubs out to the size of the bolts on the st calipers..

Fit the st disc!

Now fit the caliper using the big bolts.

I used normal MK5 rs2000 goodridge lines. still on there now and work fine!
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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Drill your hubs out to the size of the bolts on the st calipers..

Fit the st disc!

Now fit the caliper using the big bolts.

I used normal MK5 rs2000 goodridge lines. still on there now and work fine!
Cheers Daz How much did u pay for ur goodridge lines?
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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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Ebay dude! about Ł30 for front and back!
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:08 AM
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Is there any problems using the std rs2k hoses till i can get some goodridge ones mate?
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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Not 100% they fit or you have to space them out cant remember now.
Your be able to see once you have them off the car.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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all done and on thanks for ur help daz top man.

it stops 100x better top conversion.
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 01:37 AM
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They are very good.
Slap some good pads on tho
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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Here are the pics of my conversion

Before:


Size difference:


After:


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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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Top Work...
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