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Wombat

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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:47 pm

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Location: Sunny Shine Coast, Qld Australia

Just want to know if their 4 pot callipers fit inside 10x5 alloy wheels with 7.5 discs - anyone know?

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brett

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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:45 pm

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Location: Western Queensland

I have theses in Red:
Mini Sport 7.5'' Cooper S 4 Pot Alloy Brake Calipers, pair

fitted to these
http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... .aspx|Back to shop

No issues, work well. ( actually the car really nose dives once the brakes are used a couple of times... Hydro car with front shocks)
The minispares ones struggle to fit hydro cars so I went mini sport ones

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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:18 pm

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Location: Flynn, ACT

I have the Mini Spares brake & hub kit C-AJJ4028A, mated to 4.5 x 10 Minilites (part number through Mini Sport UK MLTMA1045DS).
I had to take a poofteenth off each caliper across the lower front (which I did with a flap disc on an angle grinder). Was no trouble, and easy to touch up if you were so inclined - just wish I knew there would be contact before I got little grooves/scratches inside each rim.
I think Mini Spares tell you there will be no fouling, but there was for me, so take your time when fitting up.

By all means PM me if you want more info.
Matt

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Wombat

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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:04 pm

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Location: Sunny Shine Coast, Qld Australia

Thanks guys- Minispares are actually out of stock of the 4 pot alloy calliper sets at the moment so looks like Mini Sport will be the go.

What would be better taking a poofteenth off the calliper or having the inside of the wheel turned down?

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David L

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Bubbacluby

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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:06 pm

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Location: Cowra

not surprising they dont return them.

I send them the same message 5-6 times in a row or more and then i usually get a reply

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MattE

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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:17 pm

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From my perspective, definitely a touch up of the caliper.
For one, I assume you'll be able to do it yourself.
For two, you don't need to get the wheel refinished once modified.

Matt

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meeni

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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:35 pm

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Shouldn't have to do any modifying for 7.5 inch alloy calipers.

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