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R50/53 big brake package?

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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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big brake package?

ok soo i was wondering if any one has done a bigger break package and how did they like it?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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Bigger brakes have more rotating mass than smaller rotors. Also you cannot fit 15"s on them. These are the reasons I chose to go with OEM diameter Powerslot Cryo-tempered rotors. With the right pads and lines/fluid, they are probably just as good, not to mention cheaper.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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BIG BRAKES MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE...





-in your pocket!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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I haven't done it yet, but I'm about to order up a JCW Brake kit for my MCS. Morristown MINI has a good deal on them and I can install it myself (besides, I need to do a brake job anyway)

I'll post an update and review once it is done.

Rawhyde
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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sounds good thanks for the input!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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tce/wilwood!!

I LOVE the TCE/wilwood 12.2 kit on my car-and-the total combined weight of all the components of stock vs the stuff in the kit IS 9 LBS LESS!! THATS RIGHT, THE TCE 12.2 KIT, With BIGGER ROTORS, 4 PISTON CALIPERS AND MOUNTS ARE MUCH LIGHTER THAN STOCK! While the factory brakes on these cars are very good, it isn't even a close comparison to how hard the car stops with this combo!!
 
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