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Old 09-06-2011, 01:31 PM   #1
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Default Brake Upgrade Advice

I'm looking to upgrade the brakes on the XR8 220 and like am after a bit of advice.

Firstly, I have a set of Speedy Bullitt 18x8's on the car, and it may see some track time.

I've read that going to the BF caliper and disk is a popular upgrade, but does it give much better stopping power? With some decent pads, slotted rotors and brake fluid would they be up to the job of a couple of laps around a track?

I can't afford to go for 6 pot Brembo's, I'm not even sure if they'll fit, but are there any other worthwhile options that would fit behind my wheels? Are 4 pot AP Racing, or Brembo any smaller clearance wise than the 6 pots?

Thanks in advance for your help.

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