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Old 03-29-2010, 09:50 AM   #11
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Re: D52 caliper upgrades

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Originally Posted by SCOTI View Post
From what I've read, braking performance might be improved, but only marginally @ best over a properly functioning OE disc set-up. The total piston area is not changed by much, it's just distributed slightly farther out by virtue of the smaller dual pistons vs. the single, larger, OE centered piston.

With out a doubt.... they look better .
Scoti, thanks. I think it would be cool to have the better brakes but mine work great so I wasnt sure on how much they could improve. They do look cool tho...
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