Rotor sizing ?
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Rotor sizing ?
I am considering 19" wheels for the rears and am concerned about the already small rotor looking even worse.
I am satisfied with the factory stopping ability so this is an appearance mod to me, not about performance.
I have looked at the replacement d/s rotors that run about $275. These are fine as far as I am concerned. I am not willing to spend crazy money on brakes.
Is there such a thing as a cheap upgrade to a larger rotor/rotors? I assume you cannot just throw on a larger rotor in the rear without affecting the braking system?
I may just go with 18's all around and avoid this issue.
Thanks.
I am satisfied with the factory stopping ability so this is an appearance mod to me, not about performance.
I have looked at the replacement d/s rotors that run about $275. These are fine as far as I am concerned. I am not willing to spend crazy money on brakes.
Is there such a thing as a cheap upgrade to a larger rotor/rotors? I assume you cannot just throw on a larger rotor in the rear without affecting the braking system?
I may just go with 18's all around and avoid this issue.
Thanks.
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I know alot of people buy the C6Z51 rear brackets so they can put bigger rotors on the rear. Not sure if it will work the same with the front brackets.
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I had 19s in the rear with stock brakes and I wouldnt say that it really looked bad... What doesnt do it any justice are the stock rotors and old gray calipers its so plain and boring imo. You could go with an affordable set of drilled or slotted rotors and paint your calipers. I got a killer deal on some baer eradispeed 2s and the 14 inch rotors in the rear look very nice
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