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62nalide · 12-31-2013, 04:30 PM

I know people have done it but wondering what weight savings are there switching the Brembo brakes over to V6 breaks? All 4?
And what about just rear brakes?

SlowTurtle · 12-31-2013, 04:45 PM

v6 brakes are heavier.

62nalide · 12-31-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SlowTurtle

v6 brakes are heavier.

Damn, glad I didn't trade right away lol

VADER SS L99 · 12-31-2013, 06:41 PM

There are some light weight rotors but the name of them escapes me right now. The cost was so high though I said forget it.

blazzin1 · 12-31-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VADER SS L99

There are some light weight rotors but the name of them escapes me right now. The cost was so high though I said forget it.

You must be talking about the "Racing Brake" rotors. They're bad-@$$, but cost about $1000 per axle if I remember right.

62nalide · 12-31-2013, 10:20 PM

I'll wait for the BMR 15" conversion lol
I'll see how far I get.

flyby · 01-01-2014, 07:16 AM

Just did the BMR 15 inch conversion..... weight savings of almost 100 lbs.

62nalide · 01-01-2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by flyby

Just did the BMR 15 inch conversion..... weight savings of almost 100 lbs.

Damn thats badass, It'll be around fall if 2014 but I do wanna do the conversion.

Pro Stock John · 01-01-2014, 05:37 PM

Had thought about lighter rotors too but the ones mentioned seemed pricey.

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62nalide Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 4,102	I'll wait for the BMR 15" conversion lol I'll see how far I get. __________________ https://frankensteined.net/ Martin@Frankensteined.net

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01-01-2014, 07:16 AM	#7
flyby Drives: 2010 Silver SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glen Gardner, NJ Posts: 1,336 View My Garage	Just did the BMR 15 inch conversion..... weight savings of almost 100 lbs.