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Old 19th January 2009, 21:26   #1
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Thumbs up 283mm disks where from ??

before anyone says " dont you no what a search button is " etc, i have used the search button but havent really found what im after so im going to ask ..... basically im looking to upgrade my brakes as i have an ongoing project and would like to get a rough idea of what i need to source..... so my question is, is it the 306 which has the 283mm disks and callipers that will fit onto a saxo ??? or have i read somthink wrong lol. also what can i do about rear disks etc or is it best to leave them as they are ?

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btw the cars a mk1 vts
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Old 19th January 2009, 22:49   #2
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yes a 306 gti6 has 283mm discs and they will fit on a saxo
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also the 206 gti 180 has 283mm

rears leave as they are mate youll end up with the rears locking up all the time with bigger brakes
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Old 20th January 2009, 12:40   #4
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is the 283mm disks my best option ?? they will only fit under 15" wheels thou want they ?
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283s are the biggest diameter i would go for and they will perform very well

they will fit under 15s yes
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i have gti-6 brakes with normal discs and pads and they are awesome, sooo much better than vtr/s brakes.
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