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Old 11-06-2018, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jsoto View Post
CW. Stoptech is def a lesser expensive route to go. I never did look at consumables cost on the install. Approach it by doing the math. However, the 8 piston does look a bit more impressive than the 6. Does size matter ;-/
Yeah, but the Stoptech kit rotors are smaller than the OEM 4.8is brake setup. I also ask... Does size matter? LOL, apparently it does.

I was thinking of retro'ing an F15 X5M brake setup as a cost control measure as opposed to aftermarket BBK. I "think" the consumables are cheaper going that route. Thank you for shining a light on this issue as I agree, I wouldn't have thought about it until that first pad/rotor change. Might have gone through a whole bottle of rum after getting that bill.
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