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Old Nov 22, 2020 | 12:32 AM
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My calipers are leaking. So I've always wanted red Wilwood calipers so I am looking into getting some. I have 18" wheels so I am wondering if I can get new larger rotors? How big are stock and how big can I go? What all will I have to change? I am thinking about getting D8-6 front and D8-4 rear calipers.
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I went with the SLR6 with 14" rotors up front and the DB-8 stock rotor size in the rear. 12" are stock front and rear. I'm running 18" wheels as well

If you go with the larger rotors -you'll need to go down in size with the Master cylinder (7/8") for non- power - for power brakes 1" bore.

Really like the feel of them- for non-power - they are much easier to modulate- and not like kicking a rock like the stock non- power was.






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It depends on what you want to do with the car. Do you want to go around hot rodding or doing some track time? I did not--- so i just go the D8-6 front and D8-4 rear during a group sale ages ago (2012?) here on this forum from http://www.vansteel.com (one of our forum vendors) .... . They've been great and I haven't had ANY brake problems since I installed them.... I even got the red ones . Look around before you buy and also check amazon ..... you might be able to save a few bucks here and there and keep an eye out for free shipping options during different times of the year.


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My calipers are leaking. So I've always wanted red Wilwood calipers so I am looking into getting some. I have 18" wheels so I am wondering if I can get new larger rotors? How big are stock and how big can I go? What all will I have to change? I am thinking about getting D8-6 front and D8-4 rear calipers.
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