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Old 17-10-2008, 05:57 PM
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Question cant afford big brakes . . .

hi,i cant afford to go big on the brakes for my sapphire so i thought i would just replace whats on,drilled and grooved front and rear and i want red stuff pads.looked on ebc site £400 i found the same setup at GG for about £270 ,anyone else got any suggestions or a link to someone who can do me a package.not trying to be funny but i dont want any forty quiders from that online auction place.any input much appreciated,thanks.
Old 17-10-2008, 05:58 PM
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Old 17-10-2008, 06:02 PM
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have you tried looking at compbrake.there prices are realy good.or even ebay seen kits for £625 for 330mm

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i bought some on ebay for £75 delivered for front discs they were grooved standard disks but they were spot on.
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pm paul at north yorks c if he or any other trader has a used set big brakes
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what about the focus RS conversion? i'm sure someone does discs with caliper spacers... instant 330mm brake kit!
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im sure hi spec do a big disc conversion for the fronts at about 200 quid

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dont know if any good
https://passionford.com/forum/ford-rs-cosworth-parts-for-sale/264509-4x4-grooved-front-disks-with-pics.html
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thanks everyone,i have looked on all thats been suggested but i haven't pmd Paul at north yorks because i am not sure who that is.As for the focus conversion are they five pin ?.i need to get it sorted this week as i want to use it for blackpool next sunday.
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