Namder 0 Posted July 10, 2012 Some help need from the experinced minds please, i've come to change the brake pads in my 205 to find the previous owner has converted the girling calipers using spacers to 283mm disc, i'm struggleing to see the advantage of keeping the system for two reasons first weight and second the pads don't seem to wear properly as the edge nearest the outer rim overlaps the disc. is there better reason for keeping the bigger disc eg. will i be getting better leverage / stopping power? i'll be fitting ds2500 pads not sure whats in at the mo but the brakes seemed ok before any advice welcome thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engine killer 6 Posted July 11, 2012 I had this setup (black diamond?) before. it was one of the 3 biggest improvement in my brake upgrade history, the others are pedal box and 4 pot. the better leverage transformed the car's braking power to a very high level, highly recommend you to keep it especially you already have it. do not understand your second point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted July 11, 2012 I had this and to be honest never thought they were that great. I took them off and just ran decent pads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 16 Posted July 11, 2012 As above, save some weight and get rid. Fit those DS2500 and that will probably bring you back to the same level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engine killer 6 Posted July 11, 2012 didn't know it was too bad to you guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namder 0 Posted July 11, 2012 time is on my side so i swapped to smaller disc with ds2500, how long should they take to bed in? if i notice a difference in stopping power after they've bedded in i'll put the bigger dics back on. thanks for advice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
