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Old 2nd December 2021, 15:16   #1
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Do the ventilated discs fit between the calipers from the solids with new pads ?
or do I need to change calipers as well
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Old 2nd December 2021, 15:24   #2
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You will need to change the callipers as well.
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Old 2nd December 2021, 20:57   #3
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Do the ventilated discs fit between the calipers from the solids with new pads ?
or do I need to change calipers as well
Thank you
By the time you need ventilated discs on the rear brakes of your car you will have melted the front discs.---
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Old 4th December 2021, 14:18   #4
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By the time you need ventilated discs on the rear brakes of your car you will have melted the front discs.---
Very true 😆
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I see that JENS asked the question but hasn't bothered to come back to read the replies generously supplied for him.


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