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      05-01-2017, 11:10 AM   #46
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Originally Posted by Adenau View Post
The entire point of a BBK is the larger rotor. As with anything, thermal management is the most important thing. Adding bigger calipers and and larger swept area will only introduce additional heat, that the stock rotor dimensions cannot handle. You need a larger, thicker rotor that can absorb and dissipate the additional heat fast enough to prevent fade or brake failure.(facts) If you don't do this, it's just for show and a GIANT waste of money (subjective opinion).
I thought several of the BBKs went down to lighter 355mm rotors, no?
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