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Identify these brakes .....

Postby simonbuk » Sat 30.03.2024, 13:31

Anybody identify what these calipers are ?

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Re: Identify these brakes .....

Postby Fredjohn » Sat 30.03.2024, 15:08

Can't really tell. More pics needed. Presume they are front?
What makes you think they are not the std brakes?
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Re: Identify these brakes .....

Postby simonbuk » Sat 30.03.2024, 15:46

Described as 'uprated' - could still be standard calipers with different pads in maybe. Fronts yes.
No more pics currently.
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Re: Identify these brakes .....

Postby chrism » Sat 30.03.2024, 17:05

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simonbuk here's a pic of my front standard caliper. It looks very much like yours even tho yours have been painted red...

Yes uprated could mean 'whizzier' pads.

Btw m100 front discs + pads in UK can be very cheap - from a Corsa-ish Vauxhall I think. (Rears are a nightmare tho' :( :()

I got a EurocarParts seasonal deal for Pagid front discs and pads for around £25 so I bought another set 'for the shelf'. (I've found M100 owners tend 'collect' spares by necessity if they find good v-f-m; also motor factors seldom have our stuff to hand on the shelf.)
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Re: Identify these brakes .....

Postby simonbuk » Sat 30.03.2024, 17:29

Yes, looks very standard doesn't it ? Thanks for the photo.

I see you are in West Sussex - not a competent DIY mechanic who fancies a challenge by any chance ?! :wink: :-D
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Re: Identify these brakes .....

Postby chrism » Sat 30.03.2024, 17:59

I've done a few of my own challenges by necessity (tho not a cam belt yet) brakes, fluids, shocks, mountain chip, 1499 + O2 sensor, silencer, battery, t rod ends, heater hose + valve, light pod etc. - all things that seem easier 2nd time around...not really competent but 'enthusiastic'. Like others on LEC I'm happy to help; we are a little thin on the ground, especially for meet-ups, aren't we?

If you're local to me and desperate for parts you're welcome to use mine and replace for off-the-shelf convenience. It might save some days 'jacked up' (or save being ripped off) if we all had the cameraderie to offer this facility, I reckon...

Loadsa luck with your project :)
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Re: Identify these brakes .....

Postby simonbuk » Sat 30.03.2024, 18:35

How about pulling an engine out though ?! :lol:
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Re: Identify these brakes .....

Postby chrism » Sat 30.03.2024, 18:48

No experience there but I'll be up for 'holding your hand...
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Re: Identify these brakes .....

Postby simonbuk » Sat 30.03.2024, 18:53

chrism wrote:No experience there but I'll be up for 'holding your hand...


:clap: :smt023

I have various plans formulating so not sure which way it's going to go right now. I'll keep you posted if I need any assistance.
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