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Front brake caliper carriers for 285>305 upgrade

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Old Mar 4th, 2018, 19:31   #1
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Default Front brake caliper carriers for 285>305 upgrade

I'm after 305mm brake caliper carriers/brackets so I can upgrade my front brakes from 285 to 305mm.
Understand these are standard on t5's and XC70's.
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Old Mar 21st, 2018, 00:38   #2
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why not fit the 320mm or or 316/330 later style
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I'm breaking my V70 T5 in a week. It's ex police so may suit your requirements
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Thanks guys, I'm sorted now. Got pair of calipers with the carriers off ebay.
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Got pair of calipers with the carriers off ebay.
Slight overkill as the 286/305 calipers are the same.
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Old Mar 27th, 2018, 21:27   #6
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Nobody was interested in flogging just the carriers which I can understand where as calipers with carriers are plentiful for as little as you'd be paying for the carriers alone anyway. Plus you get a spare pair of calipers thrown in.
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