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Old 03-28-2006 | 05:06 PM
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This is very true, however the rotor diameter does play a part in the caliper location.

 
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Old 03-28-2006 | 06:09 PM
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The issue is not what the rotor OD is guys, it's the caliper body radius. Some bodies are lower profile than others in bridge design. And the body standing proud of the rotor surface effects the spoke clearance.
Of course.
 
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Old 03-28-2006 | 06:15 PM
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Old 03-28-2006 | 07:07 PM
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The Brembos are tight ... Even Tighter on '03 rims

I would love to get some more brake torque (I.E. larger circumference)
if I could ... But I need to know the Brembo 15 incher would fit



Cliff

 

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Old 03-28-2006 | 10:23 PM
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Cliff,

Even if it does clear... That's a lot of cash. What about replacement rotors and pads? I am looking at cost and compounds that will be around. Choice will be limited. Compared to my current Wilwood setup. I can get away with running full race compound pads. Which works great.

Jeff
 
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Old 03-28-2006 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SVT_KY
The Brembos are tight ... Even Tighter on '03 rims

I would love to get some more brake torque (I.E. larger circumference)
if I could ... But I need to know the Brembo 15 incher would fit



Cliff

Hi Cliff,
I'm supposed to get a bunch of information from Brembo tomorrow. As soon as I get it I will forward it to you.
Den
 
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Old 03-28-2006 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jeff1
Cliff,

Even if it does clear... That's a lot of cash. What about replacement rotors and pads? I am looking at cost and compounds that will be around. Choice will be limited. Compared to my current Wilwood setup. I can get away with running full race compound pads. Which works great.

Jeff
I've only replaced my rotors once in three seasons of racing ... They
are a "consumable" though and the Brembo ones are pretty dear. I have
a source for Brembo fitments that are a bit chaper though. I just
stayed with what worked. Hawk HP+ pads and $12 Autozones free
replacement for life on the rear. < grin >
 
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Old 03-29-2006 | 10:19 AM
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Guys,
I can't see how the 380mm rotors will fit with stock wheels. They are 25mm larger on the OD which means your caliper in theory will be 12.5mm closer to the wheel. I am sure I am missing a piece of the puzzle but it just doesn't seem possible.
 
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Old 03-29-2006 | 01:04 PM
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Den,

Drop me the specs as well, if you don't mind... I am very interested in what Brembo is doing with this kit.

Jeff
 
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Old 03-29-2006 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SVT_KY
I've only replaced my rotors once in three seasons of racing ... They
are a "consumable" though and the Brembo ones are pretty dear. I have
a source for Brembo fitments that are a bit chaper though. I just
stayed with what worked. Hawk HP+ pads and $12 Autozones free
replacement for life on the rear. < grin >
Cliff,

I would imagine that the new parts would be even more costly and hardder to come by. But I guess that is just the nature of the beast... LOL!
 
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Old 03-29-2006 | 01:14 PM
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Here is a little speed secret for you 355mm Brembo users. The Stop-Tech rotor rings work/fit perfectly with the Brembo hats. Much cheaper. Also the S/T rotor ring mounting kits are much cheaper as well.
 
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Old 03-29-2006 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver-Bolt
Here is a little speed secret for you 355mm Brembo users. The Stop-Tech rotor rings work/fit perfectly with the Brembo hats. Much cheaper. Also the S/T rotor ring mounting kits are much cheaper as well.
That is good to know...

Jeff
 
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Old 03-29-2006 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver-Bolt
Here is a little speed secret for you 355mm Brembo
users. The Stop-Tech rotor rings work/fit perfectly with the Brembo hats.
Much cheaper. Also the S/T rotor ring mounting kits are much cheaper as
well.
You mean it's not $120 for the mounting screws????? LOL
 
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Old 03-29-2006 | 04:33 PM
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Old 03-29-2006 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SVT_KY
You mean it's not $120 for the mounting screws????? LOL
Exactly. If memmory serves they are $20-$30 range for the mounting kits. Rotors were 30%-40% cheaper from what I remember.
 


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