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They're sided Chris, the top hat you mention will be this side mate:
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?712287-Renault-spacer-that-go-behind-rear-discs-on-Clio-172-182
unofficialPete as per PM , they are fitted Tapered Towards car and Flat to Friction (ie disc)
Retorque...
Looking good mate, the front Brembo 4pots are a nice addition :approve: (if you haven't bedded them in yet , I can talk you through this over PM if you like Sargara)
Glad you're pleased with the DS1.11 Peter PeterCee
Welcome along
Plenty around with that sort of mileage with no issues. If looked after will have plenty of miles left in it
Cambelt you mention is main cost/thing people have issues with by getting them changed by none specialist garages without the correct timing tools.
Then just usual...
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Some update that Tim, cheers for using me for your brakes appreciate it
Plans sound great, will be better then ever when it's sorted :approve:
I'd recommend using one of the specialists on here depending where you are in the country
Too many horror stories of local garages tipex timing them with out the proper locking tools and messing them up
They have pillar vents that are better for cooling the discs compared to normal vented discs
That's excluding postage mate
I'm £45 posted for them but I only send them on a proper courier service and physically stock then to ensure stock levels and fast delivery
Spot on, I try tell everyone who gets Ferodo Racing DS2500/3000 etc that they need filing so they are not wedged in tight
I only supply the larger pads as better value for money as come slightly thicker and have more surface area but they do need filing when fitting
Did you file the paint from the ends of the pad backing plate?
These pads need filing so they have room to expand when hot and don't get wedged in tight. The metal shims aren't needed in the pad carrier either
They need 1mm of vertical movement to help prevent any binding issues , which...
^^ Does depend on driving style and how heavy you are on the brakes, brake cooling helps aswel
Doing a proper cool down lap helps and doing "stints" on and off the track to give you and your car a break
Welcome along
As mentioned , just do the things that need replacing first
If the brakes need doing, may as well put some more track focused brake pads on at the same time
Should be able to change engine mounts yourself. There is a good guide in the relevant section with part numbers etc...