College Questionnaire Re: Brake upgrade

Front axle, springs, shock absorbers, wheels, bearings, calipers, drums...
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What upgrade would you prefer?

Just rear disk conversion
3
14%
Just front caliper conversion
4
18%
Upgrade front caliper and convert rear to disks
6
27%
Upgrade to Vented disks all round with upgraded calipers
9
41%
 
Total votes: 22
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College Questionnaire Re: Brake upgrade

Post by 340GLT »

Basically can you guys answer this for me so i can put it in my work portfolio!!!
Cheers Adam

Update: the last part of the pole should be solid rear disks!!! Dont worry bout that!!
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Post by Wiktor »

Well I put Brembo disks and oryginal brake pads and now i can feel that my brakes are really good.

BREMBO AND VOLVO PADS OK
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Post by foggyjames »

I just voted for the last option, but it's not really what i'd like....my ideal ball-park spec (in terms of performance vs cost) would be....

Bigger, vented discs up front, with larger calipers - dual piston at least.
Solid rear discs

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hmm.. i must say, i dont know which end faded when raggin down the side of an alpine mountain.. but it wasnt slowig down much :D
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I would go for big vented discs up front and non vented discs on the rear.

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Post by 340GLT »

Come on guys i need as many people on this questionnaire as possible!!!
Cheers Adam
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