BRAKE DISCS SOLID / VENTED ??

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Edward
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BRAKE DISCS SOLID / VENTED ??

Post by Edward » Wed Aug 03, 2005 2:48 pm

Hello

I just bought some vented discs for my 1990 turbo. Will these fit ? The man who sold them to me said so, but he seemed a bit cavalier...

I think it currently has solid. Does this matter ?

Someone please help ??? :(
1994 480 S White (12/07 - Current)
1990 480 Turbo Oyster Metallic (10/04 - 09/07)
1989 480 ES White (07/02 - 09/04)

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Post by martinholmesuk » Wed Aug 03, 2005 4:53 pm

no you can't use vented discs if you have a 480 with solid discs already fitted as the capilers don't fit
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Post by Murf » Wed Aug 03, 2005 5:24 pm

my 90 turbo has solid discs so i think your out of luck.

best way to check is pop off a front wheel and look at the disc thats on it, that will tell you for sure!!
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Post by JohnTurbo » Wed Aug 03, 2005 5:29 pm

The first ones were in 92...the move to atlas was to make room for the vented goodness.

I have all the parts for a conversion however :S
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94 Turbo - Black (Converted from NA 2.0)
92 Turbo - Red
90 Turbo - Silver
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Post by Murf » Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:51 pm

hmm, have you now..... ;)
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