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Thierry - 4/12/08 at 08:11 AM

Ok, has anyone upgraded thier brakes on thier avon, i am looking to fit 285mm disc with 4 spots at the front and disc with 2 spot handbrake calipers to the rear, has anyone done that or what have people done to their cars.
Cheers Thierry
from down under


Mr Whippy - 4/12/08 at 08:33 AM

spots?

careful you don't over brake the car, especially the rear

[Edited on 4/12/08 by Mr Whippy]


speedyxjs - 4/12/08 at 08:47 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Thierry
2 spot handbrake calipers



nick205 - 4/12/08 at 10:22 AM

Wasn't that a game - how many spots have I got 2 spot...?


JacksAvon - 4/12/08 at 05:20 PM

Thiery,

Hi Spec do a very good 4 pot set for the front.
As for the rears, I would not bother with discs, drums are fine.
I raced an Avon for 3 years and had more than enough brakes with Hi Spec front green stuff pads) and Ford drum rears, and still had loads of meat left on the rear shoes.