16" and 14" brakes
Posted: 28 Nov 2005, 20:04
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16" and 14" brakes
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Posted: 28 Nov 2005, 21:37
Quick, someone tell Andy...
Posted: 28 Nov 2005, 22:04
Hi
New to all this ; Are we saying that 14' synrco has different brakes to a standard T25?
New to all this ; Are we saying that 14' synrco has different brakes to a standard T25?
Posted: 28 Nov 2005, 22:09
The calipers and pads are the same but as the syncro has drive going to the front wheels, it uses a hub and the disc sits over the top, rather than having the disc/hub as one unit as on the 2WD.
MG
MG
Posted: 29 Nov 2005, 07:58
Told him before it was even posted up here........Quick, someone tell Andy...
Posted: 29 Nov 2005, 12:49
i can't get on the site from work, no macromedia and IT are tossers 
has anyone any experience of these, have had cheap discs on my last GTi and warped them straight away
has anyone any experience of these, have had cheap discs on my last GTi and warped them straight away
Posted: 29 Nov 2005, 13:06
Given the relative rarity where ever you get these disks from I'd imagine they are from the same source!
Posted: 29 Nov 2005, 14:51
drive within the vans limits and you wont warp them......
the brake bits stocked are
!!!
andy, stop being so 'kin paranoid
the brake bits stocked are
!!!
Bremtech Brake Discs
Bremtech discs are manufactured in Europe from castings conforming to DIN1619 and GH190. Near zero tolerances are achieved with the aid of the latest ultra- precision CNC machines. This guarantees that Bremtech brake discs deliver enhanced braking performance, combined with increased durability. Bremtech discs are balanced and sold in matched pairs.
* Performance consistent with OE.
* Enhanced braking performance.
* Increased durability.
* Precision diamond finish.
andy, stop being so 'kin paranoid
Posted: 29 Nov 2005, 15:02
* Precision diamond finish
See even Thomas had a helping hand in making them...
Posted: 29 Nov 2005, 17:13
what's paranoid about my question?
Anyway, for any other paranoid souls out there,
they list 2 sizes for 16"
277x16 (which is shown as 92-)
and
280x15 (shown as 85-92)
ETKA reckons 277x16 is the right size, quick phone call to brakeparts, yes, 277x16 is the right one but 280x15 are shown as an option by their 'source'
I've gone for the 277's £50.97 all in, next day delivery. Musn't grumble
andy, stop being so 'kin paranoid
Anyway, for any other paranoid souls out there,
they list 2 sizes for 16"
277x16 (which is shown as 92-)
and
280x15 (shown as 85-92)
ETKA reckons 277x16 is the right size, quick phone call to brakeparts, yes, 277x16 is the right one but 280x15 are shown as an option by their 'source'
I've gone for the 277's £50.97 all in, next day delivery. Musn't grumble
Posted: 29 Nov 2005, 17:58
Just a term of endearment Andy, I'm sure...
You know those spell checkers that have 'Accept, Ignore, Add to Dictionary, Cancel' ? well, when Thomas replies, we all just select certain words and hit 'Add to Dictionary' so that they don't stick in your craw next time around... easy eh?
So now add Matt to your list
But you're right, a few are duffers, but as much as anything, here's a tip:-
When stopping after a long high speed or downhill braking session, waiting at say a set of lights, unless you need it, give em a minute to stop glowing with foot well off brake pedal, and for sake of drums, try not to whack handbrake on immediately, unless abs necessary - ditto effect.
Best is to finsish all your heavy braking early (start early) and come to rest with little pressure on pedal, so they've had a few revs and bit of wind to cool them down... Dunno, but might sometimes be the cause, the Syncro discs are thicker (16mm ?) than a lot of equiv. weight vehicles (Talbot Express
12mm) so should not warp easily..
From their website (which doesn't permit copying text, Ha ha!)
GSF were doing them for £15 or £12 with c80-90 discount until I had the last pair a year or so ago - they're on my Doka now, and so far so good. All discs that just slip over the studs and aren't an integral part of the bearing housing should be about this price, unless you want a cast iron guarantee - OK, My coats on, ready to run
Good one Matt, maybe the last chance saloon to stock up, ordering now (for Tyger, you never know, I might need them some day
)
Have you sorted Goldilocks then
Ready for the winter trials Running on all 3, oops I meant 2 
You know those spell checkers that have 'Accept, Ignore, Add to Dictionary, Cancel' ? well, when Thomas replies, we all just select certain words and hit 'Add to Dictionary' so that they don't stick in your craw next time around... easy eh?
So now add Matt to your list
But you're right, a few are duffers, but as much as anything, here's a tip:-
When stopping after a long high speed or downhill braking session, waiting at say a set of lights, unless you need it, give em a minute to stop glowing with foot well off brake pedal, and for sake of drums, try not to whack handbrake on immediately, unless abs necessary - ditto effect.
Best is to finsish all your heavy braking early (start early) and come to rest with little pressure on pedal, so they've had a few revs and bit of wind to cool them down... Dunno, but might sometimes be the cause, the Syncro discs are thicker (16mm ?) than a lot of equiv. weight vehicles (Talbot Express
12mm) so should not warp easily..From their website (which doesn't permit copying text, Ha ha!)
.Brake discs are paramount to braking performance which is why Brakes International stock and recommend Bremtech discs.
Bremtech discs are manufactured in Europe from castings conforming to DIN1619 and GH190. They offer specifications consistent with original equipment and provide enhanced braking performance
GSF were doing them for £15 or £12 with c80-90 discount until I had the last pair a year or so ago - they're on my Doka now, and so far so good. All discs that just slip over the studs and aren't an integral part of the bearing housing should be about this price, unless you want a cast iron guarantee - OK, My coats on, ready to run
Good one Matt, maybe the last chance saloon to stock up, ordering now (for Tyger, you never know, I might need them some day
)Have you sorted Goldilocks then
Ready for the winter trials Running on all 3, oops I meant 2 Posted: 29 Nov 2005, 18:20
Clive it's a bus, not a high performance sports car and the brakes are a *little* over-engineered, dammit I'll bet you could drive around on them.
More to the point what are you on (about)?
More to the point what are you on (about)?
Posted: 29 Nov 2005, 18:27
What are you on (about)?
Blandford Fly - it's a nice pint Thomas...
Posted: 29 Nov 2005, 18:35
have had cheap discs on my last GTi and warped them straight away
thats what's paraniod, just cos they aint stupid vw moneym doesnt mean there are "pooh" products, the website is so up to date that your firm has blocked it,
if they were selling crap, do you think they'd bother with a fast website ?
thats what's paraniod, just cos they aint stupid vw moneym doesnt mean there are "pooh" products, the website is so up to date that your firm has blocked it,
if they were selling crap, do you think they'd bother with a fast website ?
Posted: 29 Nov 2005, 18:42
nope. . .have read all my messages . . can't see one saying these discs are pooh