Bit of metal bolts to offside strut turret and stops the brake master cylinder moving when you are standing on the brake pedal.



Apparently it improves pedal feel. £40 from Japspeed

 

No they won't, they can be cleaned off. Its the rubber that makes the seal on the caliper and if the plating has corroded on the pistons then the seal won't do its job properly.

 

It depends on the vains inside the disc as to whether they are on the wrong way round, the groves on the outside can go either way though

 

I thought that generally the internal vanes are straight (particularly on oe or generic discs and therefore not directional) but the external grooves are directional

 

Discs look the right way round to me - the problem would appear to be that the discs look like they've been parked up for months without use and are extremely rusted.
We can all speculate all we like but unfortunately without seeing the discs and pads we're unable to provide a proper and definite diagnosis

 

Going to go with a set of Godspeed disks and kevlar pads front and rear. The car had been sat since February but i've done about 500 miles since purchase and the calipers seem to be working ok, theres just little initial bite or heavy stopping power, even if standing on the pedal.

Going to check the servo for movement on the bulkhead to see if it warrants a stopper too.

 

I've got the Godspeed kevlar pads and grooved discs (rotating the right way LOL) and they are excellent for a normal road car. Felt a bit odd first 300 miles till bedded in but now the fading problem I used to have is gone.

Still think you should check your calipers. Mine had 2 pistons per caliper stuck and I was still able to fade the brakes on heavy braking. Biggest clue is whip out the existing pads and have a look. If they have worn relatively flat then you are probably ok. Wedge shaped then you defo have a problem. Whilst the pads are out lever the pistons back in. A good set should easily slide back in (possibly even pushing opposite piston out-watch out for this) Then put the pads back in and have someone gently press the brake pedal whilst you watch the pistons. If one of them refuses to move without really heaving on the pedal then you have a problem.

Good luck






Godspeed do a good overhaul service using stainless pistons to prevent recurrance, highly recommended.