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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 04:28 AM
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Rear brake question?

On the rear brake the rotor is smaller than the front correct? well do they sell a kit to make the rear rotor the same size as the front? and if so, How much to they run? I think it would look alot better with the size size rotor all the way around . Thanks Spike
 
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 04:39 AM
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It might look better, but it isn't a good idea. It's smaller for a reason (and not just cost). If you go very agressive w/ the back brakes, it makes it very easy to lose control when corner braking. If you check out the brake system upgrade packages, they frequently just upgrade the front calipers and rotors and leave the rears stock. (Ex: The JCW brake kit gives you new front calipers/rotors but puts new pads all the way around, I think)
 
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 04:55 AM
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^^ Makes sense. I don't have direct experience, but I recall reading that a larger rear rotor requires relocation of the caliper. I think there might be some info on Todd's site.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 05:00 AM
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