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s wales

18th Jun, 2009 at 11:39:23am

hi, im collecting a metro 4 pot brake setup today. its the solid disc type. are these the same discs that are used on the standard 8.4 mini disc setup?

also, can the metro brakes be converted to accept vented discs? spoke to my dad briefly, he said something about a spacer?

help apreciated, thanks

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Mongo

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18th Jun, 2009 at 11:58:19am

I have a set of solid disks with a curious looking spacer between the disc & flange. I was wondering if it was used so that vented disks/calipers can be used?

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18th Jun, 2009 at 01:23:34pm




On 18th Jun, 2009 minimadmotorman said:
I have a set of solid disks with a curious looking spacer between the disc & flange. I was wondering if it was used so that vented disks/calipers can be used?

There are three versions of the Metro 4 pot calliper the first, made of two cast halves for the solid disc. The second uses the same castings for the solid disc application with spacers to allow for the use of vented disc's. The third type use lagrer castings that do away with the need for the spacer.

So. It is probably the case that you have the third type of calliper therefore requiring this spacer. Never come across a set-up like that but if it works carry on. Atleast it seems you have the option of what disc to use.

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s wales

18th Jun, 2009 at 07:47:44pm

so if its the first type, spacers can be used and also vented discs?

all types will accept vented discs (1st with some work)?

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Mongo

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18th Jun, 2009 at 08:17:16pm

To be honest I don't use them and don't plan on using them.

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s wales

18th Jun, 2009 at 09:53:11pm

does anyone know if anyone is selling the spacers to convert solid disc to vented? many thanks

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19th Jun, 2009 at 12:55:38am

i might have some kicking around in the garage if you need some mate?

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19th Jun, 2009 at 07:23:10am

Just don`t try to shave down the later vented type caliper halves expecting to make them non-vented,,, the fluid cross-over drillings don`t line up.

& no, don`t ask me how i know this, you may as well ask me about 35deg ign timing on turbo engines *smiley*


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19th Jun, 2009 at 07:29:22am

sounds like a confession of non admission

Edited by Mr Joshua on 19th Jun, 2009.

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