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Old 01-15-2010, 09:35 PM
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I'd like to upgrade my brakes to GXP. Larger rotors, better calipers, ect. Any of you done this upgrade? What do I need? How much bigger are they?
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A few have done this mod and might chime in. As far as what you need not 100% sure, I would imagine the calipers, brackets and rotors. The GXP has 13" rotors and our SSEi'* have 12" rotors
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1993 SLE has done this and has pics somewhere on here of them behind the 17'*
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Old 01-15-2010, 10:11 PM
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Here are GXP brakes on 1993SLE'* ride


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yup that is mine. the rotors are 1" larger both front and back. The front pistons are alum, and dual piston and quite a bit lighter than the stock
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Is it worth the upgrade though?
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Bringing the car down from speeds Pat is known to frequent, Oooo ya. GXP brakes slaughter OEM pads. They are big grippers.
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I might think about it then. Stopping fast is a priority around here.
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My single piston calipers just aren't good for stopping at 90+, can't wait to do my upgrade in the spring
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So do I just need the brakets, calipers, rotors, and pads?
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