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Front caliper replacement

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by bababoy, Jul 23, 2015.

  1. Jul 23, 2015 at 12:19 PM
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    bababoy

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    hello.
    Can anyone suggest replacement front calipers that are have the same stopping power or better and have a lower profile or physically a bit smaller/compact?

    Thanks.
     
  2. Jul 23, 2015 at 6:25 PM
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    tan4x4

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    AFAIK, only physically larger calipers (or larger diameter rotors) will improve braking. Has something to do with the laws of physics :D
     
  3. Jul 23, 2015 at 11:49 PM
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    Sorry I guess I should have been clearer. i do understand the "brake upgrade" mod. I'm just looking for a caliper that is a direct replacement but has a sleeker profile if I can call it that. I just think the stock ones are an "old" design.
     
  4. Jul 24, 2015 at 1:28 AM
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    Wyoming09

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    Shopping around you might be able to make something fit off one of the high end imports but then it will be a pain if you need one quick.
     

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