Brake Disc & Pad Change.....

[bunji 2]

Hello, it's been a ruddy long time since I have done anything on a forum like this one.

 

I still have my 205 it's been SORN for 2yrs now, however I want to put her back on the road.

 

As the topic states.. brake disc/pad change. I have a couple questions so be patient with me if I drivel on.

 

I did have vented & grooved discs with EBC green stuff pads, they have been binned off.

 

I did some looking on line and bought some Brembo Max discs and Brembo pads.

 

I changed the discs after fighting with the retaining screw, popped in the new pads and then thought... why is there a gap at the back(inner most) side of the caliper?

 

The discs are solid not vented.

 

Now, here's the question.... on my 92' J plate 1.6 GTi - will they be ok?

 

Upon pressing the brake pedal a couple times it closed the gap at the back. Will I need to get vented discs?

 

Everything went back together as it should, pads, clips, retaining bar and pins.

 

Looking for a little advice, help and guidance please.

[welshpug 1,656]

you should have a vented disc in there!

[bunji 2]

Thank you for the speedy response, will get on it next weekend.

[welshpug 1,656]

no problem, you need to make sure you get the correct ones, 1.6 are taller than a 1.9 vented disc.

 

explained in more detail here

 

http://www.205gtidrivers.com/articles.html/_/articles-guides/brakes-suspension-steering/205-front-hub-differences-what-brakes-fit-etc-r90