16vt Really poor brakes?

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16vt Really poor brakes? #1317366 17/02/2012 19:16 17/02/2012 19:16
F fiatcoupe161 Unregistered
fiatcoupe161 Unregistered F	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 22:52 17/02/2012 22:52
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,065 Southsea G Gunzi Club member 189, Former Club President
Gunzi Club member 189, Former Club President Je suis un Coupé G Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,065 Southsea	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 10:26 18/02/2012 10:26
D devbod Unregistered
devbod Unregistered D	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 18:34 18/02/2012 18:34
F fiatcoupe161 Unregistered
fiatcoupe161 Unregistered F	thanks 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 20:22 31/03/2012 20:22
B burnbike Unregistered
burnbike Unregistered B	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 12:08 11/04/2012 12:08
B burnbike Unregistered
burnbike Unregistered B	someone can help me with refurbishing 16vt calipers?

Re: 16vt Really poor brakes? [Re: ] #1333804 11/04/2012 16:15 11/04/2012 16:15
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 598 Fareham, Hants Wal_S Enjoying the ride
Wal_S Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 598 Fareham, Hants	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 16:18. Reason: Missed a bit If all else fails read the instructions

Re: 16vt Really poor brakes? [Re: ] #1333900 11/04/2012 21:16 11/04/2012 21:16
B burnbike Unregistered
burnbike Unregistered B	many thanks mate!! it helps indeed

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