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Old 08-04-2003, 10:20 AM
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any problem fitting a set of OEM front rotors, and calipers on the rear? The stocks look to small. I know some are going to chime in and say get the Eradispeeds, but for me cruising around the local streets I really can find better things to spend $600-$800 on. I was thinking factory set up on the back and powder coat the calipers and can have a nice look at a good price. thanks
Old 08-04-2003, 11:03 AM
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Save your money; GM spent a lot of it engineering the brake system. Perhaps if you coated/painted them they would not look "to" small. :rolleyes:
Old 08-04-2003, 11:18 AM
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I agree that the brakes look small. You can install the front brake system on the rear, many have already done it. There are some down sides to it though...

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a few downsides? such as ????
Old 08-04-2003, 11:38 AM
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Loosing your parking brake, having the brake bias off because of the diff calipers and larger rotor. If you want to get serious about switching your brakes, buy a proven kit that wont give you any of the downsides that I talked about.

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i was thinking the car may brake diiferent because of the larger rotor. thanks for the info. maybe best to leave alone, or just change the caliper. :cheers:
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:cool: :cheers:

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