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Johan Alfa Arna
Joined: 19 Mar 2003 Posts: 9
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2003 12:32 am Post subject: Brake pads and shoes |
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Hello all,
I'm thinking of changing my brake pads and shoes.
I understand that there are other brake pads in the market which would improve braking a little.I'm told to get Ferodo brake pads?
Any advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
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Matt Stolton Alfa Sprint
Joined: 14 Mar 2003 Posts: 233 Location: London
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2003 8:49 am Post subject: Ferodo |
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I had a set of Ferodo DS2000 on my 1.7 S2 8V, from Ian at Alfasalv (has anyone heard from him lately?), but even I, with my nutter driving ability, found them toooooo hot, and wouldn't give much bite until you really cooked them.
I'm a convert know to Red Dot. They offer good bite at normal driving conditions, so you don't squish pedestrians when your pootling around town, but are very good when thrashed to their limits. With a set of red dot pads and discs you will be set up for most eventualities, although I would consider DS2000 with red dot discs for track days.
They also do an interesting replacement rear drum, with grooves in, which could be interesting in trying to get some more ability out of the rear brakes. Haven't tried it (I have a p4 now with discs all round) but the science semed to hold examination _________________ Regards
Matt
Ex Alfa 33 'GTA' (P4 with Knobs On)
Now cruising in a 166 3.2 Ti!! |
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kok Guest
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
do you know if '91 33 1.7 16V come with drums or disk on the rear brakes?
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Marcin Alfa Sprint
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 117 Location: Amsterdam
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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16V has discs all around
Marcin |
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dd Alfa Arna
Joined: 14 Mar 2003 Posts: 3
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 12:28 pm Post subject: 16v BRAKES |
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Of the 16Vs, only the P4 had discs all round.
I agree with Matt, Red Dot at front (pads and rotors) are good both
for toodle and zoom driving.
see: https://www.needforspeed.co.uk/pages/home.htm
for prices
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RpmHead Alfasud
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 52 Location: Oslo, Norway
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 3:31 pm Post subject: Re: 16v BRAKES |
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dd wrote: |
Of the 16Vs, only the P4 had discs all round.
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A standard 16V with ABS option also has discs all round.
Regards, _________________ Stian Henriksen, Norway
'92 33 QV S 16V
'66 Giulia Sprint GT Veloce
'69 Giulia Super
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Admin Site Admin
Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 1223 Location: Stafford, UK
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 6:24 pm Post subject: Re: 16v BRAKES |
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RpmHead wrote: |
A standard 16V with ABS option also has discs all round. |
That is one option we missed out on in the UK. We just got the standard anti lock brakes. IE, so bad you couldnt lock them up
All the best
Keith |
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Johan Alfa Arna
Joined: 19 Mar 2003 Posts: 9
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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How bout Sparco brake pads?
They cost a bomb!!! And have heard some people saying they are the best pads for an Alfa.
Anyone with views on this? |
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Scott Sander Alfa 33
Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 419 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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I have slotted rotors and DS2500 Ferodo pads on my 16V. When cold they don't stop. After a few applications though, they are brilliant. _________________ Scott Sander
'91 Alfa 33 Boxer 16V Monza - Awesome
http://www.sanderfamily.com |
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RpmHead Alfasud
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 52 Location: Oslo, Norway
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Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2003 7:46 am Post subject: |
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I have slotted Emmeti rotors with Emmeti Sport pads.
Cheap and quite good stuff I think.
Regards, _________________ Stian Henriksen, Norway
'92 33 QV S 16V
'66 Giulia Sprint GT Veloce
'69 Giulia Super |
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