missed this post
thats alot but then i guess there is a few steps to get the shaft out and swap the gators
aftermarket kits are cheap enuff but there in lies the problem lets see how long it lasts
Project Freeze My Ass Off (rear Poly Bush's Astra G)
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thats alot but then i guess there is a few steps to get the shaft out and swap the gators
aftermarket kits are cheap enuff but there in lies the problem lets see how long it lasts
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I just told them I'd get it done at next MOT, and it's someone else's problem nowmissed this post
thats alot but then i guess there is a few steps to get the shaft out and swap the gators
aftermarket kits are cheap enuff but there in lies the problem lets see how long it lasts
you still have that set of pads for your vxr ?I just told them I'd get it done at next MOT, and it's someone else's problem now
Matt
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I think I threw them in the bin the other week. I'll double check when I get home in the morning.
parts clean
i did take a little of the lip away on the discs before they were shot blasted
the caliper came out real nice the duct tape held long enough to protect the bolts and seal flange
disc were not so great but hey whos going to know once there covered in black paint
i did take a little of the lip away on the discs before they were shot blasted
the caliper came out real nice the duct tape held long enough to protect the bolts and seal flange
disc were not so great but hey whos going to know once there covered in black paint
next parts
astra vxr rear hub
disc and the longer caliper plate
also got the loom as the plugs are different to the astra g abs
got a noisy rear bearing so going to try one of these hubs 1st
got a z20let ecu bracket to make the z22se one that floating around the engine bay fit
and a coupe turbo 308" set of calipers to recondition
astra vxr rear hub
disc and the longer caliper plate
also got the loom as the plugs are different to the astra g abs
got a noisy rear bearing so going to try one of these hubs 1st
got a z20let ecu bracket to make the z22se one that floating around the engine bay fit
and a coupe turbo 308" set of calipers to recondition
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Matt
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Had a look in the shed, and they aren't there, so I must have binned them when I got rid of the Astra
no worrys but thanks for looking @MattHad a look in the shed, and they aren't there, so I must have binned them when I got rid of the Astra
i have got a set of mintex for £28 off the bay (turns out there the same pads as the vec c )
pad springs,new gm bleed nipples and caps on there way from vx
2nd caliper is now painted and put back together
twins!
bottoms up
discs to
288(bottom) vs 308(right) vs 322(left)
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i will prolly get bored soon and fit the saab 350mm kit lolSome decent stopping power Carl
@Nutty look up at the previous posts ^
also heres a shameless plug
picked up a set of 308 calipers and brackets for £70 cheaper than lmf are selling the brackets
hes got quite a few on the shelf
[url]http://www.torquemotors.co.uk/suspension-brakes.html#!/~/category/id=2202123&offset=0&sort=normal[/URL]
astra mk5 vxr
also heres a shameless plug
picked up a set of 308 calipers and brackets for £70 cheaper than lmf are selling the brackets
hes got quite a few on the shelf
http://www.torquemotors.co.uk/suspension-brakes.html#!/~/category/id=2202123&offset=0&sort=normal
Yep, brought mine off there too today (the red 308 calipers - £42 delivered).
Will be taking the carriers off, shot blast them at my friends and then give them a spray with some silver paint