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posted by  don hodgdon on  Sat Jul 3 15:08 CST 2004
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Spent the morning under the 242t replacing the pads and rotors and installing a set of ipd 25/25 bars. Put Brembos on the rear and ATE Power Discs on the front with PBR Ceramic pads all around. After the install, I drove through the hills for a couple of hours bedding in the brakes and I'm real happy so far. The bars were installed with new poly bushings and I've not noticed any increase in ride harshness, but the handling improvement is quite noticable.

Anyone looking for a set of turbo bars? Got new poly bushings to go with them...

I took it easy on the brakes for today, mostly doubling my braking distances with just a handfull of long hard stops from high speed. I'm really hoping these brakes do the trick, the old ones (Zimmerman's and PBR Metalmaster) faded way too fast during any aggressive driving.

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don hodgdon '89 744ti, '81 242t, '71 D-35...in pieces on a repairman's bench :-(








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    Brakes and Bars 200

    posted by  someone claiming to be Michael850 on  Sun Jul 4 11:08 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    Don,

    What did the brake set up cost you? I'm about due on my 242

    Happy 4th

    Mike







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      Brakes and Bars 200

      posted by  don hodgdon on  Sun Jul 4 11:47 CST 2004
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      Greetings Michael, how go the job wars?

      All parts from FCP; rotors, pads, teflon shims, all new hardware, a tube of Syl Glide and a thermostat, UPS ground (56lbs.) for $276. Labor was, of course, free ;-)

      Discs and rotors can be found cheaper, and for everyday driving, the old Zimmerman rotors were fine, but they were not up to the task of more "aggressive" driving.

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      don hodgdon '89 744ti, '81 242t, '71 D-35...in pieces on a repairman's bench :-(








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    Brakes and Bars...Day Two and a ? 200

    posted by  don hodgdon on  Sun Jul 4 10:54 CST 2004
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    After a short installation check this morning, I took the little turbo out for another run through the hills. I carefully warmed up the car and brakes and then let them have it. The Power Disc/PBR Ceramic combination work very well together, easily handling a run that would have had left the Metelmasters a faded, stinking mess. The pads do generate a lot of dust on the front wheels, slightly less from the solid Brembos on the rear.

    I can't say enough about the IPD bars. If anything, the car rides smoother around town and on the freeway, but get her in the twisty bits and the combination of the Kumho 712s, IPD bars and strut-to-firewall braces inspire tremendous confidence. With the new bars, I am able to really push these tires and make 'em work a bit instead of just scrubbing off speed with understeer.

    I'm pretty happy with the handling as it is right now. What sort of improvement could I expect from lower chassis braces or a tower to tower brace?




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    don hodgdon '89 744ti, '81 242t, '71 D-35...in pieces on a repairman's bench :-(








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    Brakes and Bars 200

    posted by  Dan D. on  Sat Jul 3 16:10 CST 2004
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    don't need the bars, but the bushings would be nice. Price?

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      Brakes and Bars 200

      posted by  don hodgdon on  Sun Jul 4 02:56 CST 2004
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      don't need the bars, but the bushings would be nice. Price?

      Sorry, I want to sell them as a set. They are Super Pro Poly bushings, you can find them online for around $25.




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      don hodgdon '89 744ti, '81 242t, '71 D-35...in pieces on a repairman's bench :-(








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        Brakes and Bars 200

        posted by  Dan D. on  Sun Jul 4 08:44 CST 2004
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        lol no problem never hurts to ask.
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        Dan D. '85 245 DL 'Puff the Magic Wagon' , '93 945 .
        Delanisdjd*at*msn.com
        Parting out 87 240 wagon email me with needs.








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      Brakes and Bars 200

      uid 17340's pic
      posted by  Nickvjr on  Sat Jul 3 17:31 CST 2004
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      Would be interested in the turbo bars for the 262C, how much? I would be able to pick-up as well, I will just make a nice drive out of it or try to meet up at the next Volvo Meet. Thanks for your time.

      Sincerely,
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      Julio Meza

      1979 264GL B27F 124K --> BW55->M46, CLS, IPD Sway, 81+ Dash, Gauges, Flat Hood

      1979 262C B27F 160K --> Restore Project w/Possible B280F

      1984 245DL 214K -->Wifemobile








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        Brakes and Bars 200

        uid 13809's pic
        posted by  Alex Z on  Sat Jul 3 22:23 CST 2004
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        I think you'll need a special front bar to clear the V6.

        The Pick-n-Pull and Pick-a-Part yards are having 1/2 sales through Monday.

        Too many yards, too little time.

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        alex

        '89 765T, 175,1xx mi







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