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Astra GTE brakes
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 2:02 pm
by scatt16v
Any1 know wat size they are? will the disc and caliper fit behind a 14\" rim? thanks.
Astra GTE brakes
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 2:04 pm
by kieran
256 mm is the disc size i think.
dunno about fitting behind 14 inch rim
Astra GTE brakes
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 2:08 pm
by scatt16v
Cheers mate, wats size are standard disc\'s on a sport?
Astra GTE brakes
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 2:12 pm
by kieran
not a clue joff mite know
Astra GTE brakes
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 2:14 pm
by scatt16v
OK, cheers, I\'ll wait 4 his post....
Astra GTE brakes
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 2:32 pm
by Joff
256x20mm IIRC.
2.0 16v spec (ATE calipers) are 256x24mm
Astra GTE brakes
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 2:36 pm
by scatt16v
IIRC? So the discs are the same size?!
Astra GTE brakes
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 2:43 pm
by Joff
Same diameter, different thickness.
Actually, what year and model is your car? 1.6 16v\'s had 256x20mm - others had 236x20mm.
Astra GTE brakes
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 2:45 pm
by scatt16v
its a 95 1.4 16v sport.
Astra GTE brakes
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 3:07 pm
by Joff
236x20mm then. Weedy
Astra GTE brakes
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 3:10 pm
by scatt16v
No wonder the streering wheel wobles everytime i brake from 120mph! Have to upgrade to astra GTE then!
Astra GTE brakes
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 3:19 pm
by Joff
That\'s nothing to do with the size of discs, that could be down to your brakes generally being f**k.
Astra GTE brakes
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 3:35 pm
by scatt16v
Na, just replaced the disc\'s and pads
Astra GTE brakes
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 4:44 pm
by Joff
That doesn\'t mean there\'s nothing wrong with them.