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Kedlestone · 29 Aug 2009, 04:44 PM

In the more distant future what sort of money am I looking at for a caliper upgrade? Brembo's ideally, although I realize there may be an issue of wheel change to accommodate the larger disc's and calipers.

Cheers

Ps was looking for pad advice but just had a read of another thread, hence the ''pad advice''

Tidgy · 01 Sep 2009, 11:44 AM

ferodo ds2500, or give twr pads a try, seem very good on mine, but that is with 6 pots.

nobby248 · 01 Sep 2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tidgy

ferodo ds2500, or give twr pads a try, seem very good on mine, but that is with 6 pots.

As above

Ds 2500 have good reports

jd · 01 Sep 2009, 04:34 PM

i use ds2500 in my K-Sports.

Kedlestone · 01 Sep 2009, 04:51 PM

thanks fella's, will they be ok in my standard 2 pot calipers?

stiimpreza1984 · 01 Sep 2009, 05:12 PM

Use the ds2500 also v good

nobby248 · 01 Sep 2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kedlestone

thanks fella's, will they be ok in my standard 2 pot calipers?

Yes no problems

Link to Camskill

Subaru Impreza Turbo Parts, Tuning, Spares & Accessories :: 2.0i Turbo GC8/GF8 94 TO 00 UK - Braking - Brake Pads ::

What year and month is your car?

Kedlestone · 01 Sep 2009, 05:23 PM

Its a 54 plate chap, thanks for the link!

stiimpreza1984 · 01 Sep 2009, 05:40 PM

Motorsport World - Performance Car Parts got mine from them delivered to here in just 2days

Kedlestone · 01 Sep 2009, 05:46 PM

Good news, I'll give them a shout tomorrow. Dose anyone reckon its worth changing the disc's as well? There're not overly worn, slight lip on the edge. If so are grooved or drilled replacements worth a look with standard calipers? Or should I just save the dolla for a caliper and disc upgrade?

stiimpreza1984 · 01 Sep 2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kedlestone

Good news, I'll give them a shout tomorrow. Dose anyone reckon its worth changing the disc's as well? There're not overly worn, slight lip on the edge. If so are grooved or drilled replacements worth a look with standard calipers? Or should I just save the dolla for a caliper and disc upgrade?

All down to funds really did the disc pass the service limit if so if having the money I would upgrade to new calipers and discs

Kedlestone · 01 Sep 2009, 05:54 PM

They passed the service, just the pads needed attention really. Do have the cash for a caliper and disc upgrade, will I need to upgrade the wheels to allow for the larger disc's and calipers?

nobby248 · 01 Sep 2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kedlestone

They passed the service, just the pads needed attention really. Do have the cash for a caliper and disc upgrade, will I need to upgrade the wheels to allow for the larger disc's and calipers?

No you dont have to change rim size

Follow this link

Godspeed brake specialists...

4 Pot Conversions

Ask for DS2500 pads instead of Mintex 1144 BUT The mintex are very good also

Kedlestone · 01 Sep 2009, 06:53 PM

cheers nobby very helpful!

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