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Old 15 June 2011, 06:37 PM
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Hi i am about to change my disc and pads do the calipers need to be wound back or just a big old screwdriver in between the old pads to push them open first job i am doing on the scoob before the rest of the pieces!!!

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Old 15 June 2011, 07:29 PM
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Pistons push back, remember to take the cap off the reservoir.
Old 15 June 2011, 08:01 PM
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That's great thank you that's fathers day sorted lol
Old 15 June 2011, 08:17 PM
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Which discs and pads have you gone for, Mate.
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I went for the godspeed offer that's in the trader announcement section so groved disc and kevlar pads as I don't hammer the car that often.
Old 15 June 2011, 08:31 PM
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Not heard a bad word said about that setup, I have it on my rears.g
Old 15 June 2011, 08:52 PM
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Yeah I did look around a bit first and value its brilliant. And money saved bought a Sti top mount from bagz off here so another Sunday job for me lol
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cheers ;-)
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Yeah I did look around a bit first and value its brilliant.
I have them too, fantastic value. I've even tracked mine with excellent results
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Thanks BLU did you also fit braided hoses I should have bought some but didnt possibly next payday i will?
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