IH8TOADS Silver Donating Members 3,618 Member For: 19y 4m 19d Gender: Male Location: OZ Posted 30/06/08 01:49 AM Author Share Posted 30/06/08 01:49 AM I just got a 17" rim last night but it's not a std one. It's a steel 17" off youngy's ute that has brembo's so not sure if it's a good comparison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will-82 Member 427 Member For: 19y 10m 11d Location: sydney Posted 04/07/08 02:07 AM Share Posted 04/07/08 02:07 AM a 16inch wheels chould fit over a 330 disc as my 215i senator had 328 discs and had a 16inch spare wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6IXT Donating Members 662 Member For: 19y 3m 5d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 11/08/08 12:51 PM Share Posted 11/08/08 12:51 PM So would you recommend this upgrade as I'm thinking of getting the same?also what brake pads did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8TOADS Silver Donating Members 3,618 Member For: 19y 4m 19d Gender: Male Location: OZ Posted 12/08/08 04:12 AM Author Share Posted 12/08/08 04:12 AM So would you recommend this upgrade as I'm thinking of getting the same?also what brake pads did you use?Yeah I would recommend it as a budget upgrade to fill out your big wheels and for stronger braking on the street. The rotors got a few rust spots on them so I took them off and repainted them with decent hi-temp / chem resistance paint yesterday. While doing that I measured the rotor and I am convinced the rotor is off the following vehicle:2000 - 2003 AU-III T-series 5.6 L V8 (grey Tickford 2 piston front caliper). 329 x 28mm This means that the DBA 5000 series rotor is available for this but it's about $700 per rotor. I used QFM LTM3000 pads initially (about 200kms) and then changed to EBC greenstuff. Will go ferrodo's or the new Bendix next time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6IXT Donating Members 662 Member For: 19y 3m 5d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 15/08/08 03:58 AM Share Posted 15/08/08 03:58 AM Do you get heaps of brake dust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 2m 22d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 15/08/08 09:36 AM Share Posted 15/08/08 09:36 AM At last an answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ_AK cj_ak Donating Members 5,077 Member For: 17y 4m 27d Gender: Male Location: Ropes Crossing Posted 15/08/08 09:47 AM Share Posted 15/08/08 09:47 AM I tried to do the same upgrade the other week.picked up the disks, was already to start the job, but I could'nt get the damn bolts undone!!they were so tight on. Anyone have any suggestions as to get them off?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventytwo Still have a turbo, it's just on a diesel. Lifetime Members 5,368 Member For: 19y 4m 20d Gender: Male Location: The 8th Dimension Posted 15/08/08 09:57 AM Share Posted 15/08/08 09:57 AM Spray some WD40 or RP7 on the bolts half an hour before hand. And dont forget the bolts are on the back of the caliper, so make sure you are turning them the right way. its an easy trap to fall into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 2m 22d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 15/08/08 10:05 AM Share Posted 15/08/08 10:05 AM (edited) Did the brakes on a Ba wagon which required to rotors to be removed..Get a socket that fits the bolt perfectly and get a braker bar... Now its time to hang off the bloody thing, Edited 15/08/08 10:06 AM by revheadrobbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ_AK cj_ak Donating Members 5,077 Member For: 17y 4m 27d Gender: Male Location: Ropes Crossing Posted 15/08/08 10:45 AM Share Posted 15/08/08 10:45 AM yeah im sure I was turning them the right way.I guess I'll need a longer rachet arm. are they normally a b!tch to get off?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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