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Chimera front brakes refurbished by BIGG Red and they have been sat in their box until now. I've got 260mm discs and loosly put them on the hubs and realised that they don't fit. The carriers look to be too far away from the disc any idea where I have gone wrong please?
Chimera front brakes refurbished by BIGG Red and they have been sat in their box until now. I've got 260mm discs and loosly put them on the hubs and realised that they don't fit. The carriers look to be too far away from the disc any idea where I have gone wrong please?
Don't know much about the 260mm discs and the available variants.
The 278/283mm discs come in various heights and bolt patterns. It might be the 260mm ones are the same.
I understood that the 260mm Chim / Griff set up bolted straight on or only needed the mounting holes enlarge to M12 from M10. So it could simply be the wrong model of disc.
The 278/283mm discs come in various heights and bolt patterns. It might be the 260mm ones are the same.
I understood that the 260mm Chim / Griff set up bolted straight on or only needed the mounting holes enlarge to M12 from M10. So it could simply be the wrong model of disc.
There are two types of 260mm disc setup. The early mk1 Sierra setup used on the XR4i 3dr, and then the later ABS-spec mk2 Sierra setup which was more commonly used on most Chimaera/Griffiths. Disc diameter is almost identical (within 1 or 2mm), but the offset of the disc is different.
Kitchski said:
There are two types of 260mm disc setup. The early mk1 Sierra setup used on the XR4i 3dr, and then the later ABS-spec mk2 Sierra setup which was more commonly used on most Chimaera/Griffiths. Disc diameter is almost identical (within 1 or 2mm), but the offset of the disc is different.
Discs swapped and now looking a lot better with the 58mm offset many thanks What it your intended driving?
Upgraded pads have their compromises as the energy has to 'go' somewhere. EBC, Mintex, Ferrodo etc.... all do performance pads which work both on road and hang on better on track. Downsides? More dust, prone to squealing potentially poor on very cold [UK] days.
The squealing seems to effect all types of pads. EBC do a stick on pad (that you stick on to the back of the brake pad) that cures it when copperslip of ceratech doesn't. Costs a few quid on evilbay.
Extra dust? Well clean the wheels more often.
Don't forget a good quality DOT 4 or 5.1 brake fluid to resist boiling too.
Upgraded pads have their compromises as the energy has to 'go' somewhere. EBC, Mintex, Ferrodo etc.... all do performance pads which work both on road and hang on better on track. Downsides? More dust, prone to squealing potentially poor on very cold [UK] days.
The squealing seems to effect all types of pads. EBC do a stick on pad (that you stick on to the back of the brake pad) that cures it when copperslip of ceratech doesn't. Costs a few quid on evilbay.
Extra dust? Well clean the wheels more often.
Don't forget a good quality DOT 4 or 5.1 brake fluid to resist boiling too.
Unless you are doing track days you'll find the standard Mintex pads perfectly OK for road use. Why not change the brake lines to stainless while you're at it? You'll find this little mod makes a big difference combined with the 260mm discs.
Edited by v8s4me on Tuesday 25th October 23:53
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