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Old 09-22-2001, 08:04 AM
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Must replace my rear rotors and calipers and was wondering about a source for stock calipers. but was alo thinking of upgrading the rears while 'm at it . I have AP racing on the front. any ideas?
There has been volumes written about fronts but little about the rears
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S4 rear brakes and ATE Power discs for the rear
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the rear brakes only contribute about 15-20% of all the braking force the vehicle generates
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yeah but wouldnt you want that shorter braking distance.. i know i would in an emergency
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Default do what ever you want, its your money. changing the pads and rotors for the rears is enough..
calipers are not necessary.
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but what if they were Porsche calipers.. would you think about it then... pass the lumpia Adobo
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who sells the calipers? same as VW?
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