Thanks heaps for the replies Richard and Terry. My car does have a booster,
so probably as you suggested it has had a 240k swap. The braking seems very
good, and pulls up heaps better than most other cars. (Maybe I just need
some more horsepower hehe).
Today I got my spluttering carbies sorted out... running nicely now, so now
it's onto the next problem. The car seems to tramline a lot. Sometimes its
swerving all over the road when braking for a set of lights where the trucks
have made the road all lumpy. What causes this sort of problem. I'm guessing
its got toe out or not enough toe in. It seems worse under brakes so maybe
the castor arm bushes are worn. What should I look out for? I'm going to
have a look at it this weekend.
Cheers,
Chris Howard
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Richard Clough
> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 8:05 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: brakes
>
>
> Your mate is right on both accounts. Your twin piston Sumitomos suggests
> your front struts are probably off a 240K Coupe. 240K Sedans
> didn't have the
> twin pistons. These bolt in to the 1600 but you should also have a 240K
> master cylinder. If you also have a power booster this would
> confirm there
> is a swap.
> The 'tapered pads' are for original 1600/180B calipers that pivoted at one
> end and were installed at an angle to the disc rotor when fitted with new
> pads. The caliper became parallel to the disc when the pads wore out.
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