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Old 15-02-2005, 12:50 PM
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i want bigger brakes for my 2wd saph but i can't afford ap's can you just fit bigger discs and use the standard caliper?
Old 15-02-2005, 12:56 PM
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whats the cheapest you have been priced for ap brakes
Old 15-02-2005, 01:01 PM
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i havn't checked really but i think my mate paid about £1500 for front and backs
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ive got a brand new kit here if you are interested i will pm you with a price

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ok mate let me know a price
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You could get a hi-spec 325mm kit for £500
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will they fit under 16's or will i need 17's?

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Old 15-02-2005, 04:32 PM
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you can use bigger discs with the standard calipers. i'm putting on 330mm discs and spacing the calipers out and apart. due to the different diameter, the pads don't exactly fit the discs though, but i don't see that as a problem.
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wat about a buject brand new brembo kit
£650 using brand new ford 330/28mm discs
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