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Bigger Brakes 140-160

posted by  iadr on  Thu Nov 27 08:06 CST 2003
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The ATE calipers from a vented 164 (late 72 on, not sure why George's has solid) are junk- use 240T/260 calipers- bigger pad, more robust. You need to open the mount holes from 12mm to 1/2" (about .030") and may need to do some grinding to fit.

Brake seals are not oil and grease proof- buddy you just ruined your calipers. Brake fliud has no 'oil' in it.

164 vented rotors are extremely rare to find new anymore.

Tires stop the car, brakes only stop the tires. Get Porterfield pads and serious tires 16'+ R-code, and the solid rotors will still be just fine.





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