Front vented upgrade


Just like this
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These discs use a bigger pad and are vented, so the possibility of fading is reduced
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Simple this:
  • Chock the wheels, loosen the bolts, jack and remove the wheel
  • Remove the rattle clip with a screw driver
  • Prise the covers behind on rubbers off for the caliper bolts then use a 7 hex to loosen
  • Pull the caliper towards you and it should now be loose enough to take off. Dont disconnect the pipe yet
  • Using a 17mm socket and breaker bar, remove the caliper carrier
  • Use a 12mm spanner to remove the locating screws and remove the disc (hit it with a hammer if you have to)
  • Now use a 14mm brake spanner to loosen the brake hose and withdraw the caliper.

Fitting the discs is the exact reverse of removal. Bear in mind that the vented discs are 257 x 20 so dont mix up the carriers and especially the calipers or it will just not fit (paint them a different colour if you have to). The pipes and hoses are the same so theres no need to worry about that. The calipers also fit under standard wheels so theres no need to worry about that either :) Make sure you bleed the calipers thoroughly before use.

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