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16vt Really poor brakes? #1317366
17/02/2012 20:16
17/02/2012 20:16

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As above brakes are rubbish !!! pads seem like they have alot left but its been standing for 6 months?

Re: 16vt Really poor brakes? [Re: ] #1317456
17/02/2012 23:52
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When was the brake fluid last changed?

Your rear compensator could be siezed.

You may need to remove and regrease the sliders for front and rear calipers.

I'm fairly sure there's a how to guide for these items. I know there's definitely one, as I wrote the compensator one.

Re: 16vt Really poor brakes? [Re: ] #1317521
18/02/2012 11:26
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Worth looking for any rust remaining on disc surface(s) to see if it gives a clue to the problem.

Re: 16vt Really poor brakes? [Re: ] #1317592
18/02/2012 19:34
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thanks smile

I was thinking of getting the 20v brembos but i read there not that much better?

Re: 16vt Really poor brakes? [Re: ] #1330725
31/03/2012 21:22
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guys where it's possible to buy the kit for

refurbishing the calipers (orings...) ?

i have disassembled a pair of front brakes the pistons

was clean but rough at the touch, i have polished both

after disassembling (with 18bar!) from the calipers

what a huge difference!!

Re: 16vt Really poor brakes? [Re: ] #1333749
11/04/2012 13:08
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someone can help me with refurbishing 16vt calipers?

Re: 16vt Really poor brakes? [Re: ] #1333804
11/04/2012 17:15
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I used www.brakepartssuperstore.org.uk/ for mine, they hold all Fiat Coupe bits and are extremely helpful. The other firm that sell brake components is www.brakeparts.co.uk/ who also do all Coupe stuff.

Refurbing mine has made a huge difference and they didn't take long to do either, will probably cost you about 50 euros a side to do if you buy pistons and seals. Worth buying some red rubber grease from Ebay as well for lubricating seals on reassembly.

Hope this helps.

Last edited by Wal_S; 11/04/2012 17:18. Reason: Missed a bit

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Re: 16vt Really poor brakes? [Re: ] #1333900
11/04/2012 22:16
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many thanks mate!!

it helps indeed


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