Front Brake Rotor thickness
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Front Brake Rotor thickness
Gday,
just wondering if anyone has ever tried thicker rotors on an FC/FD?
The standard rotors are 22mm thick,
ive come across a 26mm thick rotor which suits my situation..
without spacing out the calipers, can this fit?
just wondering if anyone has ever tried thicker rotors on an FC/FD?
The standard rotors are 22mm thick,
ive come across a 26mm thick rotor which suits my situation..
without spacing out the calipers, can this fit?
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Some time spent measuring should give you the answer. You'll need to be sure that there's enough space between the rotor and caliper body on each side, then you'll need to make sure that it's possible to retract the pistons enough so that NEW brake pads can clear the rotors by at least 2mm on each side. Also keep in mind that not all pads are the same thickness.
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Racing Brake's two piece stock FD oem replacement rotor is:
2 mm thicker
has directional air cooling vanes
made of a different type of cast iron
Go read the big thread about their kits on this forum.
I have them along with their rear BBK.
2 mm thicker
has directional air cooling vanes
made of a different type of cast iron
Go read the big thread about their kits on this forum.
I have them along with their rear BBK.
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yeah thanks for the replies,
i spent all of last night reading all the threads including the 58 pages of the big brake kit one..
i dont have a new set of pads so measuring is difficult, my guess is no, but was wondering if anyone has successfully fitted thicker brake discs..
i spent all of last night reading all the threads including the 58 pages of the big brake kit one..
i dont have a new set of pads so measuring is difficult, my guess is no, but was wondering if anyone has successfully fitted thicker brake discs..
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If the 26mm will fit with the caliper than you can make the pads fit by wearing them down on the concret in the driveway or sanding them down. It's not the ideal way to do it, but it will work.
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Cut-out in a FC caliper is 25mm, doubt very much the FD is different - so no chance. There is a locally available one piece rotor that is inexpensive and has been used with success, requires the spacer mod a la Mandeville.
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