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Old 20 January 2004, 07:15 PM
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Thinking about changing the Discs& Calipers on the above, Have seen the prices for new brake upgrades

Do not feel that i need 6 pot stopping power( Do not go on track)Is there a 4 pot caliper system availiable with say 335mm Disks to help fill up my new 18'' Wheels?

Really be grudge paying £1500/1600...


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Old 20 January 2004, 08:16 PM
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Godspeed 335mm kit uses the Subaru calipers, but spaces them out to use a bigger and thicker disc, I have them and so do loads of others, they do the trick! the kit is about £600, plus fitting, a good alternative to the big cost of the others!
http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/
Old 20 January 2004, 08:36 PM
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Ron

Thankyou for the very interesting reply, The main reason for the change is the OE Subaru calipers, They look really naf, They seemed to loose thier colour after about 3 months, Went a very dull grey / green

Have seen on the Godspeed site a nice Red brembo kit with 335 Discs

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The original calipers can be painted so they don't go 'off', but if you were to get the Brembo calipers you could sell the standard ones, they're always in demand!
Old 21 January 2004, 07:11 PM
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Ron
Oh yes have tried painting them And trying to pick out the Subaru lettering, Think that i will go the Godspeed way 335mm Discs, Brembo calipers, And as you suggested sell the OE calipers.

Perhaps you could offer me some advice with the discs, I have the option of either having them Grooved only, Drilled only, Or Drilled and grooved? Very confused these options are also at no Extra cost

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Old 21 January 2004, 07:58 PM
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If you are going to do track days then get grooved only. The heat generated will crack any disc but the drillings act as stress raisers where a crack can form and propogate quickly. If it's just for road use, go for which look you want

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I'll second what steve said, I have had discs that are drilled crack! I now have just grooved!!
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