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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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my mate wants some 4 pots from a 2wd on his fourby, just wondering whats required?
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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i wouldn't bother... they're heavy, old and sieze up alot! he's best off getting some AP's or Brembos from another car
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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More hassle than it's worth m8.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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mine seem ok i know there heavy but his brakes are poo, i'll tell him to get saving for some proper anchors cheers lads
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 06:10 AM
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There's nothing wrong with the 2wd 4 pots, very good brakes especially compared to 4wd ones, yes they are heavy, but if you want to spend £1K + to save a bit of weight go for it.
I would use FRS discs with spacer brackets to suit 4 pots, cheap upgrade.
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