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    Upgrade to Brembo or new rotors/pads?

    My 2011 5.0 w/3.73 has the regular breaks. I found a take off kit from a 2011 with low miles for 500. Are the brembos that much better than stock or should i just get drilled/slotted rotors and new pads on my regular brakes. any input would be helpful!
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    i would get the brembos for that price
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    I would definitely look into the brembos. You'll regret not picking them up, and I don't think that's a bad price at all.

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    Big brakes is the best thing I've done to my car.

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    braided stainless lines will also help a lot....


    Keep in mind the Brembos will require a bigger wheel depeding what wheel your running now.
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    You will need the Brembo wheels as well, or the calipers will not clear the rims. Even the non-Brembo 19" wheels won't fit.
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    Don't buy drilled or slotted rotors.
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    I have the 19" "2010" style 5 spoke wheels, supposedly i hear they wont fit with the brembos? any knowledge?
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    If you dont buy those take offs for $500 let me know and i will!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darren View Post
    I have the 19" "2010" style 5 spoke wheels, supposedly i hear they wont fit with the brembos? any knowledge?
    No, your wheels don't fit with the Brembos.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2011GB/CS View Post
    No, your wheels don't fit with the Brembos.
    Yep Kevin is right. Like I said above, the 19" non-Brembo wheels will NOT clear the Brembo calipers. If you like the look, you can get a set of Shelby wheels off a Brembo-equipped car.
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    Okay, if i kept my wheels for now, would these spacers be a good option? Some people say no?

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    I'm not a fan of spacers. I'd buy the Brembo brakes and hang onto them until you can get some Brembo wheels or Shelby wheels that will clear.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PaxtonShelby View Post
    I'm not a fan of spacers. I'd buy the Brembo brakes and hang onto them until you can get some Brembo wheels or Shelby wheels that will clear.
    What he said

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    Yeah Darren as the other 2 said above. Spacers are not a good thing if your gonna leave them on and daily drive your car.
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    I'm pretty sure you can fit some 17" wheels on my 14" Baer set up but they were a lot more than 500 lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaxtonShelby View Post
    I'm not a fan of spacers. I'd buy the Brembo brakes and hang onto them until you can get some Brembo wheels or Shelby wheels that will clear.
    I agree
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    500 is a steal.
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    I think I'm gonna buy and hang onto them! Thanks guys for the input
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darren View Post
    I think I'm gonna buy and hang onto them! Thanks guys for the input
    Very good idea.
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