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Re: 280mm rear disc conversion. 11 years 7 months ago #70638

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cjj wrote: wrote:

GOLDIE wrote: 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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Re: 280mm rear disc conversion. 11 years 6 months ago #70671

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Greenstuff, as shown in the post.

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Re: 280mm rear disc conversion. 11 years 6 months ago #70692

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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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