Robert Smythe wrote: > Forgive my usual ignorance but I dont have both sets of parts, stock > and SA > caliper/discs staring me in the face. > > If it is the case that the pistons are the same, the pads/swept area > is the > same, is the only "bigness" to the SA brake system the vented rotor? > There > must be more to it, if the brake disc doesnt have a 0.5" larger > radius, why > does one need 15" wheels? > > Robert > 90 MV > > Good Questions!! I have been considering adding the SmallCar rear brake kit to my van, as well as the SA Big Brake front kit. My question is - if the SA Big Brake kit for the front is no longer in production, what kit would one use to upgrade the front brakes to a 15 inch setup?? And are the gains worth the hassle? Especially if the rotor is the only "Big" item that's different? Thanks, Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver |
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