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Author Subject: xsi lame brakes
noaki

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Post #1
hello i have a ph2.5 xsi and have noticd that i cant stop as fast as a '6 i thort i had the same brake set up as the gti .. im probs wrong but lil help.. also was thinking about getting grooved discs and "green stuff" pads... do these actualy help what so ever! lol help would be nice : lol

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Posted 8th Apr 2010 at 08:03
jjrossi636

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Mine are standard xsi brakes, the front disks are smaller than a gti6, but they work really well. thought about uprating to gti calipers and disks but they work so well i dont think i need to, i drive like a loon quite a lot and have never had any issues as of yet, if your having problems you probably need new pads/disks or bleading, or you could uprate by replacing with gti6 set up, as for what disk/pads are best i dont know, theres so many out there. Smile
Posted 8th Apr 2010 at 12:58
noaki

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.........i've been a right doofus! my brakes are fine.. might have something todo with the tyres i got fitted last week, thinking they were the same ... turns out there not! higher compound or someting and that coupled with the warmer weather might be why i cant stop as quick and it feels like there gonna lock up Dry

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Posted 8th Apr 2010 at 22:45
iplay

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Post #4
It will take a few weeks for any new tyre to bed in and gain full grip.
Posted 8th Apr 2010 at 22:51
noaki

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Post #5
iplay wrote:
It will take a few weeks for any new tyre to bed in and gain full grip.

i dont think there that new tbh .. part worn £20 each sheer pot luck about the qulity and make etc LOL

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Posted 8th Apr 2010 at 23:04
anth

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Post #6
No f*cking wonder they are shit then !
Posted 8th Apr 2010 at 23:20
monkeyman

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Post #7
Good tyres make a big difference on the 6, search for tyre recommendations. Also stick with standard brake discs with uprated pads Ferodo/Mintex.

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Posted 9th Apr 2010 at 00:26
daveyboy

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Post #8
I've got a nice set of standard calipers ready to go, all shiny and red after the paint job as well. £80 delivered?

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Posted 9th Apr 2010 at 15:13
adam b

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Post #9
Oh dear god. If you can't tell that the tyres are the issue rather than the brakes you shouldn't be driving that fast. Muppet.

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Posted 12th Apr 2010 at 04:02
allesclar

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lmao, ragging it on remoulds. fail Smile

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Posted 12th Apr 2010 at 04:03
nashy

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Post #11
Rolling on federals Doh Cant understand buying cheap shit tyres when you can pick up toyo t1-r's at £45 a corner Roll eyes

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Posted 12th Apr 2010 at 23:32

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