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brake rotor size difference???

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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 01:46 PM
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brake rotor size difference???

what is the size difference between the brake rotor for single piston calipers and 4 piston calipers? and why can't i use the single piston rotors with 4 piston calipers?
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 03:02 PM
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the only reason you can't use the single piston rotors is because of the thickness....

The front's might be comparable but the rears however are the difference between a solid disc and a vented disc...approx. 3/8"

as far as diameter goes, there MAY be a mm difference, but should be (for all intents and purposes) the same
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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yesterday i switched over from single piston to 4 piston brakes. for kicks I compared the rotors, and they appeared to be the same. I didnt look that closely but i am sure they would work vice versa.
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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I'm gonna go with Classic on this one, the vented's must be thicker than the regulars.
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