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by **Tom SX** on Fri Dec 28, 2001 1:18 pm

ok, i have a 1.3 sx. I think it has the same setup as all the 1's and 1.1's its a 'K' reg with no vented discs and standard pads.

One of my drums is shot and the front pads are dead so i'm having it all replaced, just wondering if i can put greenstuff pads on my front current discs? [ERRR] anything better than standard would suit me! If not what front brakes should i upgrade to? RS turbo vented discs mean new calipers 2 i'm thinking. :rolleyes:

by **fiesta boy** on Fri Dec 28, 2001 2:22 pm

vented anyday make a diffrence trust me

by **chumkila** on Fri Dec 28, 2001 2:29 pm

yep RST vented discs and unfortunately you WILL have to change to RST calipers to run them.

by **Excursion** on Fri Dec 28, 2001 2:43 pm

The RST discs are good fun on the standard car! Even better get some Zetec-S discs and calipers.

Avoid the greenstuf pads its a much more fun drive on standard stuff

by **KEVFRST** on Fri Dec 28, 2001 4:35 pm

Get yourself 2 a scrap yard for the full Xr2i set up for the front and rear. :wink:

by **MarkFRST** on Fri Dec 28, 2001 6:36 pm

Do zetec-s disks and calipers fit easy on the FRST ? are they 260 mm ? standard frst disks are 239mm, any mods needed to fit them? they would look better behind my 15" wheels, and the disks on the zetec-s don't corrode around the edges where the pads don't touch as they are coated with something that stops corrosion..
Mark :grin:

by **Phil Si** on Fri Dec 28, 2001 6:48 pm

..ride me like a pony

by **Excursion** on Fri Dec 28, 2001 9:29 pm

mark stop bombarding me with questions you schlaaag!!

phil shut up - all irrelevant next time i see you im going to spank you!!

MARK - YES YES AND YES!! THE SILVER CRAP HAS COME IN IN THE LAST YEAR, AUDI USED IT ON CALIPERS ON THE TT - ITS JUST PAINT.

by **Excursion** on Fri Dec 28, 2001 9:31 pm

mate if you want to stop corrosion just spray the edges of the discs with hammeite like i did

by **Tom SX** on Sat Dec 29, 2001 7:25 am

OI!

stop jacking me post!

i have TRUELY standard brakes, how much are zetec s discs and pads gonna cost me and do they just slip on, i think i'll just go standard for the rears for now and maybe rs2000 next time (or not at all as COME ON its only a 1.3!)

by **Excursion** on Sat Dec 29, 2001 7:46 am

Tom you little minx Im pulling no part of you!!

Yes go down to the scrapyard and get some

by **fiesta_fras** on Sat Dec 29, 2001 7:59 am

cant u get them zinc plated like EBC discs come?

by **chumkila** on Sat Dec 29, 2001 8:24 am

whats the biggest size of discs and calipers you can fit on -

1. 14's
2. 15's
3. 16's
4. 17's

????????????

thanx. :smile:

by **Project** on Sat Dec 29, 2001 11:39 am

Even EBC disks rot round the edges.

I wouldn't trust myself not to contaminate the braking surface with paint :sad:

I might try painting some of my caliper enamel-based paint on some though and see what happens - wish me luck :oooh:

Prit - it tends to vary between wheel shapes but Ade will know a bit more detail :smile:

by **chumkila** on Sat Dec 29, 2001 11:40 am

kool thanx Al. lets hope Ade replies to this hey! :wink:

by **xrsi** on Sat Dec 29, 2001 4:32 pm

Tom,

Here is what to do

1.
get a pair of Xr2i front calipers from a scrap yard.

2.
Get on to GT tuning!! (i know they r R5 people - but they will help!!) And order a set of THEIR vented grooved disks for an xr2i

3.
go and get a set of greenstuff pads and braided hoses and replace the fluid with castrol super dot4 (better than 5.1 somehow!!)

then u stop on the spot!! bites great!!

HTH

James

by **Tom SX** on Sun Dec 30, 2001 4:55 pm

how much are new xr/rs calipers gonna cost? :???:

by **snake** on Sun Dec 30, 2001 5:27 pm

double post

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by **snake** on Sun Dec 30, 2001 5:27 pm

I have calipers+all fittings, discs, no pads as they were cracked, no flexi hoses.. Make me an offer!!!
:smile:

by **Tom SX** on Sun Dec 30, 2001 5:31 pm

you got mail snake :rolleyes:

by **snake** on Sun Dec 30, 2001 5:49 pm

Could yer send it again, that address doesn`t work :rolleyes:

, updated now :smile:

by **Tom SX** on Mon Dec 31, 2001 7:54 am

done it, just wanted to know how much!

by **Quantum** on Wed Jan 02, 2002 9:36 am

Why does everyone rate the EBC pads so highly? I had a pair of Red Stuff (cossie) pads on my car and I was able to over heat them on the road :eek:

I've now changed to paigd pads as when I have the standard FRST brakes these were fitted and worked a dream. Therefore I have FRST callipers (sprayed with red enamal), discs and Pagid pads sitting in my garage. Offers???

Regards,
Stephen

by **Joris** on Wed Jan 02, 2002 9:46 am

I think under 15" wheels you can go to 300mm brakes.
I have 285mm under my 15's and still have some room left.
But those are compomotives.
Some wheels don't have as much caliper clearance, tough.

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