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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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hi all, thinkin about upgradin my standard brakes, wot wud u's recomend? new discs and pads?, 4 pots? if i went for 4 pots wud i have to do the rear aswell? also wud i have to change anythin else with 4 pots?
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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Assuming by your questions that you have an early car with 2 pots, fitting 4pots is literally a bolt on option, you need do nothing else, you need calipers, discs/pads.....
Until you've found their limit, then you can upgrade again....
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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Just to add to this thread, fitting Brembo 4 Pot Calipers + Disc's from a newage STi to a STi 6 Classic is simply a bolt-on job?
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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yep, as long as you have suitable wheels to clear the later front Brembo's are a drect fit

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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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I had a thought, it's worth noting at this stage, (and excuse me if you knew already) but when you fit the calipers, make sure the bleed nipple is at the TOP..... otherwise your pedal will never go hard..... ooooer!!
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RON
I had a thought, it's worth noting at this stage, (and excuse me if you knew already) but when you fit the calipers, make sure the bleed nipple is at the TOP..... otherwise your pedal will never go hard..... ooooer!!
2 pints of fluid later I found that out. They fit either way up
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Don't worry mate, you're not the first, or i suspect anything like the last......
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