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Old 26-01-2014, 12:57 PM   #1
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Default AU2/3 Front Brake Upgrade.

Hey guys so I have been through a few threads on brake upgrades.
From what I read ba calipers are different to au calipers and are slightly better.
But are ba calipers different to like bf xr8/xr6t calipers or is it just the mounting bracket to suit 322mm rotors?
Ive read the difference between stock au2/au3 and standard ba is not really worth it and for a bit of extra cash the 322mm upgrade would be much better.
I found this little kit on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-FALC...item417adee2c5
So would I just need to source standard ba calipers? and this kit would allow me to run the 322m discs?

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Old 26-01-2014, 02:38 PM   #2
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Default Re: AU2/3 Front Brake Upgrade.

To use this kit on your AU s2-s3 you will also need a set of BA front callipers and a set of BF xr8/xr6t front brake lines.

The BF xr8/xr6t lines are longer.

I have the BF xr8 front set up on both my AU3 xr8 and AU2 xr6 ute.

Great upgrade.

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Old 27-01-2014, 12:00 PM   #3
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Default Re: AU2/3 Front Brake Upgrade.

Alright thanks!
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Old 27-01-2014, 03:08 PM   #4
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Default Re: AU2/3 Front Brake Upgrade.

l have bf twin pot calipers and hoses if needed


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Old 12-02-2014, 06:36 PM   #5
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Default Re: AU2/3 Front Brake Upgrade.

Anyone know whats needed to fit the bf premium brakes to the au, the 325mm disc?
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Old 12-02-2014, 10:24 PM   #6
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[just bolt them on

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Old 16-02-2014, 07:49 PM   #7
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Default Re: AU2/3 Front Brake Upgrade.

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Anyone know whats needed to fit the bf premium brakes to the au, the 325mm disc?
Im running BA premium XR8 brakes on my 17in rims. And they fit with about 5 mm clearance and i needed to remove some of the inner wheel alignment weights. I also used the BA hoses.

Great brakes - same as PBR premium or Brembo 4 pot.
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Old 16-02-2014, 08:06 PM   #8
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Default Re: AU2/3 Front Brake Upgrade.

yeah I definitely don't want to remove any of the wheel weights
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