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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 06:19 AM
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Plus Size Rotors for R56?

Does anyone make plus size rotors for the R56 MCS? I'm thinking about going to 18" wheels and wanted to go up one size for the rotors.

I like the slotted/drilled rotors. It would be great if someone made plus rotors that were slotted/drilled too.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Well you can't just get larger rotors on any car. You would also need larger calipers and different brackets to accommodate them. This is generally referred to as a big brake kit (BBK). outmotoring, waymotorworks, detroit tuned and others all cary them.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 07:16 AM
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Look at Tceperformanceproducts.com as well. Have a chat with Todd.

Creeve is right about the need for calipers and mounting brackets with larger rotors.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 06:06 AM
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Same situation here; larger rotors require one of two things- either a complete big brake conversion of calipers as well or 'relocation' brackets for fitting the stock caliper onto a bigger rotor. With the price point of and entry level kit like the Wiwood 12.2 kit at $859 total I can't fathom the value of the second option really.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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Yeah, I know a relocation bracket would be needed for the calipers, but I was just curious. I'd much rather go with a complete upgrade kit, but just looking at options.
 
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