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<blockquote data-quote="Chris@FreedomMotorsports" data-source="post: 966480" data-attributes="member: 8341"><p>I can only speak to what others have stated about increasing caliper size and piston count where big brake kits are concerned. Although the 17" kit comes with larger upgraded 6 piston calipers in front and 4 piston calipers in the rear, which can and does provide increased braking surface and more evenly distributed and consistent brake pressure on the pad and rotor; to fit the 17" wheels, the rotor diameter is reduced to being a tad smaller than stock. The stock rotor diameter is 350mm and the rotor diameter with the 17" kit is 330mm. The rotor for the 18" kit is slightly larger diameter than stock at 356mm. </p><p></p><p>The rotor discs (that match up with the pads, not the center hub section of the two piece rotor combination) are the same material and machined the same as their premier series rotors that I offer for an OEM bolt on replacement kit. </p><p></p><p>As to whether the kits are worth the price? That is a matter of perspective that is based on what each individual wants out of their upgrade. Will they last? Absolutely. Will the improvement in braking performance be noticeable? Yes. Will they look bad@rs behind the rims? You know it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chris@FreedomMotorsports, post: 966480, member: 8341"] I can only speak to what others have stated about increasing caliper size and piston count where big brake kits are concerned. Although the 17" kit comes with larger upgraded 6 piston calipers in front and 4 piston calipers in the rear, which can and does provide increased braking surface and more evenly distributed and consistent brake pressure on the pad and rotor; to fit the 17" wheels, the rotor diameter is reduced to being a tad smaller than stock. The stock rotor diameter is 350mm and the rotor diameter with the 17" kit is 330mm. The rotor for the 18" kit is slightly larger diameter than stock at 356mm. The rotor discs (that match up with the pads, not the center hub section of the two piece rotor combination) are the same material and machined the same as their premier series rotors that I offer for an OEM bolt on replacement kit. As to whether the kits are worth the price? That is a matter of perspective that is based on what each individual wants out of their upgrade. Will they last? Absolutely. Will the improvement in braking performance be noticeable? Yes. Will they look bad@rs behind the rims? You know it. [/QUOTE]
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