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Hi are the cav 1.8 front and rear brakes the same size as the 2l brakes ? Also I want to fit cslipers to rear of our lases corsa b how would I do this if there's a braket I need to get made does anyone have the dimensions or drawings with sizes on please cheers joe
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Late spec 1.8 has the same 254mm disc as your 2litre. Sure the caliper will be different and pad. The 1.8 came with rear drums not disc. Tigra 1.6 and corsas came with rear disc. So just get the complete rear beam from one of these
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ok sound cheers
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No tigra a or corsa b came with rear discs
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that's what I though that's why I askd what could I use :scratch
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Rear discs from an astra mk3 or Cav
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Yes but the carriers are differnt that's what I'm asking has anyone a template for one ?
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