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RicePuddin
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Brake disc calipers
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June 30, 2012, 07:56:02 PM »
When I bought my 126 it had a disc conversion already fitted (Yippee) but If I need to buy pads I don't know what type to ask for. Can anyone identify what calipers I have and what pads to ask for?
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bis13
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Re: Brake disc calipers
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June 30, 2012, 08:34:05 PM »
they are fiat cinquecento /punto calipers.
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Rusty's Uncle
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Re: Brake disc calipers
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June 30, 2012, 09:29:53 PM »
From the picture I am sure that Bis13 is right and I am guessing that it is a disc conversion for 12" wheels as I can see that the carrier has had the reinforcing bar cut away to clear the hub on the disc. I would also guess that the disc is 210mms diameter. Don't panic as I bought the same part for my 500L and it stops way better than my "non disc" 126 and has not fallen apart in the last 4 years. When sold these units are described as using standard Fiat parts. True but they fail to mention that they include modified parts. The calliper carrier is cut down , the disc has to be machined down and the brake pads need to be machined or ground out on the internal radius to clear the disc hub.
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ChrisRLewis
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Re: Brake disc calipers
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June 30, 2012, 10:23:49 PM »
Try locating the part on
http://www.ebcbrakesdirect.com/
if you remove the pads you can check the dimensions match with their online catalogue, start with the cinquecento which looks to be the most likely match.
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RicePuddin
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June 30, 2012, 11:39:08 PM »
Thats great. Thanks both.
The disc conversion is a must if you use the car everyday
I might see if the racing pads for the Punto fit.
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bis13
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Re: Brake disc calipers
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July 01, 2012, 03:40:25 PM »
are you running on 12" wheels if thats not the case then you can simply fit some standard cinq/punto calipers and than you will not have to go through all the hassle of modifying pads and discs to fit thats if your wheels are 13" obviously.
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