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24th April 2007, 18:53
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need better braking!
hi all,im thinking about upgrading my brakes but unsure which ones to go for and whats needed! To use the gti 180 brakes or the gti-6 do i need the carriers and the callipers (and obviously discs+pads). Iv read about grinding that needs to be done to the gti brakes but that isnt an issue!
which ones are better? will they fir under 15" wheels? rep given for usefull info 
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24th April 2007, 18:58
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Williamsvts does 266mm discs, pads and calipers. i have ordered some and have heard nothing but good things about them. PM him..
They will fit under 14's so they will fit under 15's obviously too.
They come ready to fit from him too. 
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24th April 2007, 19:01
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well the thing is i live just down the road from a french salvage yard and im a bit of a tight git and im a mechanic so i will prob be able to save a bit lol  thanks any way mate
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24th April 2007, 19:03
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ok.
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24th April 2007, 19:27
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306 S16 or 306 xsi or picasso are all 266m setup's that will fit under 14" alloys iirc
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24th April 2007, 19:35
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yep, spot on mate!
He is on a budget tho so these may not be an option..
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24th April 2007, 19:35
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the main thing i really need to know is what is needed, do i need just the calipers or do i need the carriers as well? thanks
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24th April 2007, 19:37
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just calipers and discs etc..
i dont need new carriers with my new ones..
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24th April 2007, 19:39
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so cit picasso disc's, capilers will fit under standard vtr wheels.
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24th April 2007, 19:40
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yep.
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24th April 2007, 19:42
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well this is where im getting confused how come i am increasing the size of the disc but not needing to change the carrier! how does the disc not hit the carrier? 
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24th April 2007, 19:42
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noice... off to the scrappy morrow.
wat else will i need to make them fit?
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24th April 2007, 19:43
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i have no idea tbh..
but i dont have to change mine apparently..
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24th April 2007, 20:34
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any one else?
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24th April 2007, 22:33
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its impossible to use the calipers without the correct carries.
please read my sticky as a lot of you seem to be thinking a carrier is something that it snt, it is part of the caliper, the part teh pad goes in. read that and you will save a lot of confusion.
james - you get new carriers as they are part of the caliper.
EVERYONE PLEASE READ THE STICKY ON THIS SUBJECT AS A LOT OF MISLEADING INFORMATION IS BEAING POSTED.
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24th April 2007, 22:41
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well thats what i thought mate i just couldnt get my head round it lol
thanks williamsvts exactly what i needed to know. thanks alot
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24th April 2007, 22:42
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yeah, if your going to the breakers just chop the brake hose and undo the 2 bots holding it to the hub., then you will have everything you need as you can use the saxo hoses.
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24th April 2007, 22:44
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thanks buddy
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