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Old 02-14-2002, 01:08 PM
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What are some good brake kits? I can't afford 3k for brakes
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A8 upgrade
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the A8 upgrade w/ TT calipers is good, I've heard !!
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APR Level 3 - ~$1500 at the BBQ
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Default swap out your rotor for....

the A8 rotor... its larger in diameter... so should provide better braking... if you do this upgrade you will also be needing TT brackets.

here are the part #'s
8do-615-301-j - A8 Rotors you will need 2 approx. $120 each
8no-615-123 - TT brackets this again will need 2.
approx $120 each.
you can also replace the rubber brake hoses with stainless steel lines. that in itself should cost somewhere around the range of 150-200.00

you will still be using your stock calipers and you also might want to replace your brake pads.

all together you will have a decent kit for approx. $600.00

does that sound a little more decent?
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can't get to the BBQ
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Skene, when's the next KK run ??
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A8 upgrade, best "brake for the buck" IMO.
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then they're $1800
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Those will fit with most 17" rims, correct?


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