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Greggers
 Post subject: Is a big brake upgrade really worth it??
PostPosted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 4:30 pm 
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So I ordered another set of front discs for the Cab and received yet another set of M030 discs - which will of course not fit my car!

ECP have accepted that they've messed up on the listing hence the confusion (although I should have known I suppose that left and right discs being different is the clue here...) and have agreed to pick them up - handy cos they're really heavy and would cost a fortune to ship!

They also have the smaller correct discs in stock but .... the farkler in me says I need to 'upgrade' the brakes...!

So, is there any real-world value in keeping these discs and swapping to the bigger brakes, or should I just keep the standard calipers and treat it to new discs and pads ...??

Any thoughts welcome...

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 Post subject: Re: Is a big brake upgrade really worth it??
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Im not sure that 'just swapping' really covers it. You can buy caliper adapters to convert radially mounted calipers to your axial mountings, but they will cost £100 and you will need the calipers and new brake hoses too.

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 Post subject: Re: Is a big brake upgrade really worth it??
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Yup - I knew that there was more to it than just throwing dishplate discs on it lol... however it is relatively straightforward with a few bits and bobs ...

Anyone got any 'spare' GTS calipers kicking around??

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 Post subject: Re: Is a big brake upgrade really worth it??
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I'm using the factory non m030 flexible lines on my m030 calipers.

944 Man wrote:
you will need the calipers and new brake hoses too.

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Standard brakes in good working order are all a road going 944 ever needs.
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 Post subject: Re: Is a big brake upgrade really worth it??
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Indeed, standard brakes are OK.

If you really wish to upgrade then you will either need some M030 uprights and some proper hoses to do the job properly or the adaptors.

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