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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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Caliper fitment question

Im thinking of of getting new rotors 12" in size would my stock calipers and pads fit those rotors?
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 06:32 AM
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Re: Caliper fitment question

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Im thinking of of getting new rotors 12" in size would my stock calipers and pads fit those rotors?
No, not without modification.

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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 06:41 AM
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Re: Caliper fitment question

What kind of mods?
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 06:59 AM
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Re: Caliper fitment question

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What kind of mods?
Spindle modification: http://web.archive.org/web/200605221.../1LEbrake.html

Axle removal and backing plate installation:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...iscs-89-a.html

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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 07:14 AM
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Re: Caliper fitment question

man that sounds like a whole bunch of mess.....I would like to do this but the present brake situation dictates for me just to do a stock replacement
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 07:15 AM
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oh by the way thanks for the info james
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