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swapping to non turbo rear brake set up?
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:52 pm
by subytech
Just got an insane deal on rotors, pads, and lines from a friend that works at Giro Disc but it's all GC8 stuff that would require me to swap to the skinnier rear rotor (non-vented) and accompanying caliper, can anyone think of why this wouldn't physically work? Edit- So after a bit more research it looks like I need non turbo rear backing plates, due to an apparent odd bolt spacing of the turbo legacy caliper, and the non turbo caliper. Anyone confirm this?
Re: swapping to non turbo rear brake set up?
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 3:34 pm
by subytech
nobody?
Re: swapping to non turbo rear brake set up?
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 6:21 pm
by Legacy777
Not true....there's no difference in the backing plate bolt spacing.
I have run non-turbo legacy rear calipers, turbo legacy rear calipers, and JDM Legacy 11.4" vented rear calipers all on the same backing plate.
Re: swapping to non turbo rear brake set up?
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:54 am
by Apex3
Why would you want to downgrade? Even for a good deal...
Re: swapping to non turbo rear brake set up?
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:50 pm
by n2x4
The benefits of a vented rear rotor are pretty negligible for most drivers. If we were talking a change in rotor diameter then it might be a bigger deal. If I was getting cheap parts, I'd probably swap too.