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    Default using a hydro - what pads ?

    just wondering if apec pads (and other standard brand pads) are good enough to lock when needed using the hydro .


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    Mine locks up perfect using cheapo pads from the motor factors.


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    I've ceramic on the back at the moment and lock up grand. Lads recommend yellow stuff


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    Quote Originally Posted by rob_180sx View Post
    Mine locks up perfect using cheapo pads from the motor factors.
    a1 thats what i wanted to know

    Quote Originally Posted by si_berry View Post
    I've ceramic on the back at the moment and lock up grand. Lads recommend yellow stuff
    ya i saw the yellow stuff ones but they are a lot more expensive seein as ive a trade account in motor factors


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    whatever floats the boat, good yank of a hydro and it will lock anyway


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    Quote Originally Posted by rob_180sx View Post
    Mine locks up perfect using cheapo pads from the motor factors.
    same here.1/4 of the price of yellow stuff to


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    sorry for jumping in but i have a hydro yellow stuff pads drilled and grooved discs and i have to stand on the pedal brake to build pressure before it will lock is dis normal or is der any way of just pulling the hydro for instant lock. would i need a bigger master cylinder mines .625?


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    U need to bleed it out there is still air in it once they are done proper u dont need to go near the pedal i have mine on standard pads and grooved discs and its perfect but pads dont last long


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    what calipers you using mind standard 13 ones and i v blead it out twice and no joy


 

 

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