Changing front discs/calipers on Ro to VXR parts help

[snowwolf]

I have just bought a front set of discs and calipers off ebay, if other guys have done this mod, is it a straight forward job to do, any pointers would be gratefully appreciated.

Will the skinny spare still fit?

Is it best to fit braided hoses if you do this mod?

[monkfish1]

snowwolf said:

I have just bought a front set of discs and calipers off ebay, if other guys have done this mod, is it a straight forward job to do, any pointers would be gratefully appreciated.

Will the skinny spare still fit?

Is it best to fit braided hoses if you do this mod?

What type?

[007 VXR]

i can recommend the braided line , as the fish did mine

[snowwolf]

monkfish1 said:

snowwolf said:

I have just bought a front set of discs and calipers off ebay, if other guys have done this mod, is it a straight forward job to do, any pointers would be gratefully appreciated.

Will the skinny spare still fit?

Is it best to fit braided hoses if you do this mod?

What type?

This is the link

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

[H15 UTE]

Straight swap, no need to change hubs though.

[monkfish1]

H15 UTE said:

Straight swap, no need to change hubs though.

Unless he has an 05CV8! different size bolts.

[snowwolf]

monkfish1 said:

H15 UTE said:

Straight swap, no need to change hubs though.

Unless he has an 05CV8! different size bolts.

I have the small boot CV8 will it be a straight swap?

[neiljohnson]

Looks as if you have the hubs if you need them

[snowwolf]

neiljohnson said:

Looks as if you have the hubs if you need them

Yes Neil I thought they were a bargain all that lot for £250 out of a car that had done 11k

[007 VXR]

snowwolf said:

neiljohnson said:

Looks as if you have the hubs if you need them

Yes Neil I thought they were a bargain all that lot for £250 out of a car that had done 11k

good fined

[neiljohnson]

Just make sure you use brake fluid not gearox oil when fitting them

If you need/ want a hand them you know where to find me

[007 VXR]

neiljohnson said:

Just make sure you use brake fluid not gearox oil when fitting them

this is snowy your talking about not me

[snowwolf]

neiljohnson said:

Just make sure you use brake fluid not gearox oil when fitting them

If you need/ want a hand them you know where to find me

OK cheers Neil

[snowwolf]

007 VXR said:

neiljohnson said:

Just make sure you use brake fluid not gearox oil when fitting them

this is snowy your talking about not me

LOL your not going to let me forget that one

[monkfish1]

snowwolf said:

monkfish1 said:

H15 UTE said:

Straight swap, no need to change hubs though.

Unless he has an 05CV8! different size bolts.

I have the small boot CV8 will it be a straight swap?

No, you will need to drill out the holes in the caliper brackets from 12-14mm (or 14-16, i cant remember). You know that these discs are the same size as you already have. And the calipers are all but identical?

[snowwolf]

mmmmmmmmmm thats not good to hear but thanks for the info Roger, might be worth having them just for spares? drilling the bracket would not be a problem.