280mm rear disc conversion.

Replied by GOLDIE on topic Re: 280mm rear disc conversion.

Posted 12 years 2 months ago #70638

cjj wrote:

GOLDIE wrote: :-? Wouldnt a bigger disc, disperse the heat more, and would a vented disc be better?


Apparently not. The vented discs disperse heat better, but also resist warping due to the nature of their construction.

the heat then must be generated from what type of pads are fitted?
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Replied by cjj on topic Re: 280mm rear disc conversion.

Posted 12 years 2 months ago #70671
Greenstuff, as shown in the post.
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Replied by Diesel Destroyer on topic Re: 280mm rear disc conversion.

Posted 12 years 2 months ago #70692
Im planning to fitt 280mm vented rear discs with 2 pot callipers..

Wont be cheap though and I will need 2 spot callipers for the handbrake..

Im looking to fit VW Corrado front discs as rears.. they are 280mm by 22mm

HiSpec make spot callipers in any width up to 34mm wide

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Replied by Edunit on topic Re: 280mm rear disc conversion.

Posted 12 years 2 months ago #70856
I agree mate - must be something really massive happening with the caliper - pushing one side only?
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