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THE GARAGE (SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR) => PETROL => Topic started by: Gubbi05 on September 23, 2018, 07:36:39

Title: Changing brake system
Post by: Gubbi05 on September 23, 2018, 07:36:39
Hello dear i30 people.

Time has come for me to give my 2008 i30 petrol a brake change.

When I look at the websites, I see different measurements for front brake disc.

Most are 280 mm. Others are 300 mm.

I’ve found a nice set.

HERTH+BUSS 300MM Front
HERTH+BUSS 262 MM Rear

My question is...

Will it fit without any problems if I choose the 300, instead of 280 front disc.

And does anyone have experience with the HERTH+BUSS brand ?


 :P
Title: Re: Changing brake system
Post by: mickd on September 23, 2018, 08:20:46
More experienced members should chime in, but,
Clearance between the disc outer edge and caliper body would be a big point to check for me.
Are the 300's any thicker than the 280? , clearance between the pads another point.
Probably wouldn't be able to use a larger pad or get increase in hyd pressure increase.
Going for performance or looks? . Personally,  if 280's have been fine, stay with them,  buy some wine/ beer / brownie points with the difference.   :wink:

Title: Re: Changing brake system
Post by: Gubbi05 on September 23, 2018, 08:43:33
300s are 28 mm thick

280s are 26 mm


Maybe I should just stick to 280s then  :lol:


Want to give the car a good brake performance and visually look good  :P

Disc and caliber are rusty and way too old.

Pretty sure it’s not braking even on the disc. As i did a brake pad change twice in a year.

Brake caliber is getting a renovation too, or maybe just a replacement.
Title: Re: Changing brake system
Post by: tw2005 on September 23, 2018, 08:57:28
Bottom line is to do this you need rotors and new calipers + min wheel is 16 inch as far as I know
Title: Re: Changing brake system
Post by: CraigB on September 23, 2018, 09:10:12
Bottom line is to do this you need rotors and new calipers + min wheel is 16 inch as far as I know
:whsaid:

If you want better braking performance while still retaining standard replacement costs you can opt for slotted rotors and combine with ceramic composite pads.
Title: Re: Changing brake system
Post by: Gubbi05 on September 23, 2018, 09:23:48
I will replace the whole brake system when winter season is gone.

Don’t see any reason to make it all now, but good to be prepared.

But once again.. thank you for all replies.


Have a nice Sunday ;-)
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