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Old 06-04-2007, 08:37 PM
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Want to upgrade my brake discs on my 4x4 saff what make should I go for?
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What size wheels have you got, and what's your budget?
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17" ford soft spokes, but looking for standard size discs as cannot afford bigger brake conversion
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330mm disks and bells and decent calipers AP's ect is the best way to go but it does depend on what power ur at
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You might want to consider a kit supplied from R&B Motorsport. Hi-spec 310mm Big disc conversion - Cosworth 4x4 for £550. Keeps the standard calipers. http://www.randbmotorsport.co.uk/sho...?ProductID=337
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Have a chat with Tony - aka RS Nuts. He has helped me with mine - cheap and good advice

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standard size swap and you need look no further than Tarox if you have that litle extra in your pocket or Black diamond.

have used both these many times over and they impress always!
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Originally Posted by KEVFRST
standard size swap and you need look no further than Tarox if you have that litle extra in your pocket or Black diamond.

have used both these many times over and they impress always!
Before I upgraded to my Tarox 6 pots, I had standard replacement Black Diamond discs with Mintex 1144 pads (If memory serves me correctly). These were really great with for what they cost.
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compbrake on a budget

www.compbrake.co.uk contact Tony (NutsRuS) on here for these

AP/Alcon if you god loadsa cash spare
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Go to Rally Design, you can not go wrong with their discs. Dont pay more for less.
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on mine


Wheels and Tyres:
White Compomotive MO's 7.5x17 ET37
Eagle F1 215/40/17 Y all round.

Front brakes:
AP Racing 4-Pot Calipers with 330mm grooved AP discs
(40 vane race version not the cheaper road version)
Ferrodo Ds2500 friction material.

Rear brakes:
305mm vented disk conversion from Mike R.
Ferrodo Ds2500 friction material.
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