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Old Jan 26, 2003 | 11:58 PM
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Default high performance brake option???

If I read my rpo codes and they tell me I have the "high performance" brake upgrade or whatever it says exactly... what does this include?? I'm sure things have been replaced over time, but I'm curious to what the difference is over base model brakes.... :steering:


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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 12:00 AM
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Default Re: high performance break option??? (BowTieBlood)

Do you mean BRAKES?

J55 is just bigger rotors and slightly bigger calipers.
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 12:05 AM
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Default Re: high performance break option??? (BowTieBlood)

If it's the J55 RPO you're referring to, then you have upgraded front rotors/calipers. The rotors are 13" dia. vs. 12" and are also a little thicker. The calipers are wider to accommodate the rotors. The front brake pads are the same.
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yes............ brakes thank you
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 01:48 AM
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Default Re: high performance brake option??? (BowTieBlood)

12" = Crappiest brakes
13" = Crappier brakes

Every brake system GM has put on a car has been crap. Even the C5 stuff.
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