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Old 21 April 2013, 07:00 PM
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A before and after shot of my new brakes. Pads and disc of my old ones were down to the bare minimum.

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Old 21 April 2013, 07:09 PM
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Are they godspeed 335mm big brake conversion kit for standard 4 pots? They look good fella
Old 21 April 2013, 07:17 PM
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They are yes. This is the 2nd set i've bought and you cant fault the quality and stopping power from these discs.

Only difference from my last set was that previously i had the DS2500's which were good but creates to much dust.

Hopefully the bluestuff will work abit better.
Old 21 April 2013, 07:24 PM
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Let us know how you get on mate as very interested in a set for my 05 blob Wrx. They are quite expensive as a kit aren't they?
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Looking good there Mat that will feel a lot different when you press your foot down I bet
Old 21 April 2013, 07:33 PM
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they look ready.SJ.
Old 21 April 2013, 07:40 PM
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I dont know if the kit price alters between classic and blobeye, Ian godney would be best to advise on the price.

As i already had the bells, it does make it abit cheaper when renewing, though discs are 295 and with the pads from the aston martin db7 slightly altered for a subaru 4pot is 145.

I cant wait to try Si, got to bed them in first but they should bite abit more giving quicker stopping response though not to lock up being no ABS.
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I found the EBC Bluestuff to be excellent pads, they are not too dusty especially compared to the DS2500 which I found to be wooden and you only needed to touch the pedal for the wheels (ok they were white) to be covered in dust.

The EBC Orangestuff on the other hand are dustier than the Bluestuff, brilliant pads which are better than the Blue (not a massive difference though) and inspire late braking but you can see it all over your wheels.

I am sure you will find the Bluestuff to be a much better pad than the DS2500 and once bedded in you will be very pleased with how they work.
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Cheers Ty
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I'll hold onto the bottle of Californian Rose when you bedding them in Mat
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That's a great upgrade Matt and I'll have 2nd dibs on the rose


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Btw I'm not a fan of the DS2500's either, I have a much nicer pedal on my AP's with EBC yellows.

As said the DS's always felt wooden
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Originally Posted by matscooby
I dont know if the kit price alters between classic and blobeye, Ian godney would be best to advise on the price.

As i already had the bells, it does make it abit cheaper when renewing, though discs are 295 and with the pads from the aston martin db7 slightly altered for a subaru 4pot is 145.
Thanks mate for heads up
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Originally Posted by matscooby
A before and after shot of my new brakes. Pads and disc of my old ones were down to the bare minimum.

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Went for this kit on mine and it was fantastic value for money!

Big bonus that Ian is always very helpful!

Those bells looked like they came up well mate, bet you went through some anosol and cloths!! Hoped you saved one for your exhaust on Sat
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looking good there Matt..
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Too bell or not to bell. That question can be only answered after a bottle of wine.

Looking cool as a cucumber though Matt. !!!
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Originally Posted by GIBZY
Too bell or not to bell. That question can be only answered after a bottle of wine.

Looking cool as a cucumber though Matt. !!!
I need a bottle after changing each disc, the time it takes to remove and clean and refit is a joke.

I feel i may need new calipers though
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Ive just had to order new Kevlar pads for the fronts of mine the pads the garage put in for me have decided to disintegrate on me..
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Originally Posted by matscooby
I need a bottle after changing each disc, the time it takes to remove and clean and refit is a joke.

I feel i may need new calipers though
Ian does a good exchange on the calipers Matt
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