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Old 12-06-04, 11:13 PM
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damn, for 7 large? ouch

yes, amazing stopping power, but amazing hit to the wallet
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Old 12-06-04, 11:21 PM
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Originally posted by TopSCecreT
damn, for 7 large? ouch

yes, amazing stopping power, but amazing hit to the wallet
i guess the price is always exponential wirh respect to rotor size?
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Old 12-06-04, 11:44 PM
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i guess the price is always exponential wirh respect to rotor size?
i guess, lol... those things are huge! my brake kit was only 1200 in comparison...
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Originally posted by RTCamaroSS
Rotor surface area is usually more important than the number of pistons. I have Baer 2 piston front brakes, but they are 13.5 inch rotors... my stock brakes were 2 piston front, in fact, were very similar calipers, with 12 inch rotors... but the new brakes stop a ton better.
I believe it. Although number of pistons do help and is great for bragging rights , caliper, pad, piston, rotor sizes all contribute to the stopping power. In addition, there is also the pad compound and brake lines.
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Originally posted by Neo
I believe it. Although number of pistons do help and is great for bragging rights , caliper, pad, piston, rotor sizes all contribute to the stopping power. In addition, there is also the pad compound and brake lines.
throw in master cylinder and computer assist as well
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Originally posted by rominl
throw in master cylinder and computer assist as well
These are not as easy to "upgrade".
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