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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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Default Down sizing rotors on aftermarket calipers question

I have some WP racing 6 piston calipers on 14" rotors on my 5 lug ek hatch.
I can only fit 18" wheels on them because the rotors are so big and have no clearance.

I want to downsize rotors to something smaller like 10" or 12" so i can fit smaller wheels like 16" wheels. I am wondering what i need to do in order to be able to use smaller rotors with the same brake calipers.

I am using the same bracket that came with the brakes and rotors. I was wondering if i can use a different bracket like the ITR ones or acura legend or some other type? or can I change the knuckles and use stock ITR, legend, or prelude V rotors?

I am aware of having to use spacers on the hub if they are thinner so they line up good with the calipers.

any advice would help.

I can upload more pictures if requested.

thanks in advance.

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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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Default Re: Down sizing rotors on aftermarket calipers question

Im guessing if you want to run a smaller brake disk then you should run a smaller caliper too since with a smaller disk, the larger caliper wont grip on to it as much. I personally would change the calipers to.
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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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Default Re: Down sizing rotors on aftermarket calipers question

Originally Posted by Aliman
Im guessing if you want to run a smaller brake disk then you should run a smaller caliper too since with a smaller disk, the larger caliper wont grip on to it as much. I personally would change the calipers to.
the rotors are 26mm thick though. im sure there are rotors the same size or even a bit thinner. i hear about people doing that. and the thing is i really want to use the same calipers.
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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mattcuzko
the rotors are 26mm thick though. im sure there are rotors the same size or even a bit thinner. i hear about people doing that. and the thing is i really want to use the same calipers.
sorry actually they are 30 mm thick
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