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Old 14-02-2011, 10:29 PM
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went 2 main dealers 2day to find out how much rear brakes discs stone guards are,because i am fitting bigger discs,290mm instead of 266mm and the robbing sods want £206 for a pair
do any of u guys no if i have 2 have ones of a hawkeye or can i use ones from bug or blobs. ian godspeed said you can hammer and chiesel the spot welds of the back of my stone guards so new discs will fit.but i dont no if 2 spend or save the money. is it safe
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Old 14-02-2011, 10:32 PM
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Yep safe to take the guards off.
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Old 14-02-2011, 10:40 PM
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Yep safe to take the guards off.
really cool that will save some dosh. cheers midlife2
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Old 15-02-2011, 08:08 AM
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No experiance on the rears but I haven't had front guards for over a year now with no issues
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Old 15-02-2011, 08:16 AM
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Some people say that taking them off helps to cool the brakes aswell
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Old 15-02-2011, 09:34 AM
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Take em' off.
I removed mine on the Classic when the Brembo front and Rears went on. Been off for about 5 years now.
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Old 15-02-2011, 04:31 PM
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that sounds good 2 me guys,thanks. less weight=faster car
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