306 GTi6 Caliper grind.

1. snottybadger Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Cumbria Posts: 526 2000 VTS

   #1 2nd October 2008, 20:42

   I've had a search but would just like a bit of guidence before I grind my calipers!
   
   
   Could someone please draw a line on the carrier where I grind please? I've got a good idea just after some confirmation please!
   
   
   
   
   I'll happily give you a dollop of green
2. vtcarl Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 telford, shropshire Posts: 968 E86 Z4 3.0 si coupe

   #2 2nd October 2008, 21:14

   
   i think thats the spot mate.
3. snottybadger Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Cumbria Posts: 526 2000 VTS

   #3 2nd October 2008, 21:22

   Coolio. I thought about there, I thought about a little more.
   
   Cheers dude, have some greeness for your troubles and an e-beer
4. vtcarl Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 telford, shropshire Posts: 968 E86 Z4 3.0 si coupe

   #4 2nd October 2008, 21:23

   no probs mate! best thing to do is offer it up to the strut and you will see straight away where you will have to grind.
5. snottybadger Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Cumbria Posts: 526 2000 VTS

   #5 2nd October 2008, 21:27

   Will do, just wanted to chop the majority at work first and give a tickle if needed.
6. vtcarl Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 telford, shropshire Posts: 968 E86 Z4 3.0 si coupe

   #6 2nd October 2008, 21:31

   dont chop too much off though mate. may take off too much and not be able to use the carrier.
7. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #7 2nd October 2008, 21:54

   mate as said hold it up, it will take 30 secs to grind off, rather than do it before just hold it up and it will all become clear
8. snottybadger Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Cumbria Posts: 526 2000 VTS

   #8 2nd October 2008, 22:12

   No problem- just wanted to get a decent coat of paint on the ground piece. I'll just blob some on before I bolt it on. Cheers!
9. turbomook Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Blackpool Posts: 114 Escort Cosworth, Saxo VTS

   #9 3rd October 2008, 02:26

   I will also be needing to do this, thanks for the advice
10. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #10 8th October 2008, 22:17

    mate just use a really good file thats what i did 2mins and both were done. much safer than a grinder
11. tweeqd Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 Farnham Surrey Posts: 1542 AX GT 16v turbo 6 speed with NOS 205 gti6 E 320

    #11 8th October 2008, 22:29

    as i said on the ssc thread dont grind the carrier grind the strut
12. AlexR Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2004 Kunt & Sorrey Posts: 5763 Rep mobiles & Joes ma

    #12 8th October 2008, 22:59

    Martin i used to grind the strut but i've now decided i prefer grinding the carriers.
    
    Bonus of strut is you can fit other aftermarket calipers easily without any extra grinding. Bummer is you're weakening the strut where there is a quite obvious bit of added strengthening. Not sure, swings and roundabouts really.
13. vtr-tec Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Newark Posts: 540 Saxo vtr 16V CRX VT 91' Civic EK

    #13 9th October 2008, 13:05

    correct as above however just line it up and make sure you cut the right side best to cut a slot rather than a chamfer as then it will fit the strut better.