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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 04:09 AM
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Does anyone know what the stock oem front disc size(diameter) is ?

Also, if I went to a larger disc up front, does anyone know if I can still use my stock caliper ?

Thanks in advance.
Old Aug 31, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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Caliper, Pads and rotor are a set size/diameter. You'd have to upgrade everything.
Old Aug 31, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Gotcha!

Just got word that if I end up going with a Power-slot roter .. the are automatically 1" bigger then OEM. That will probably be the route I go , w/ a nice Hawk pad , or TRD pad.
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I checked out powerslot rotors and they are a direct replacement for the stockers. If they were an inch larger they would prohibit the calipers from mounting up and drag on the calipers.
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Wow,

I guess my source gave me mis-info. then!

Thats fine though, that would still be the route that I'd go- power slot + some good pads.
Old Sep 3, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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The slotted/drilled rotors sold specifically for the box are stock size. They are direct fit. If you did get a bigger rotor, you would have to do what tuners did back in the day.. custom build a bracket to place the caliper at the correct hieght for the big rotor. I just ordered slotted/drilled rotors, front and rear braided lines, project mu pads, and Motul RBF 600 fluid.. will post up after the install.
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