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Pre-5/99 to post 5/99 swap #457122 10/11/02 04:23 PM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 65 Shelby, NC USA J JasonS_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP JasonS_dup1 CEG\'er J Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 65 Shelby, NC USA	Would there be any problems switching pre 5/99 SVT calipers onto a post 5/99 SVT? It would give more swept area, therefore better braking, right? Anyone done it? JasonS 2000 SVT #1119 Go: SHOshop Intake & y-pipe, Brullen exhaust, Eibach springs, EBC TurboGroove rotors, Corbeau seat, TRW 5pt Harness Show: Knauberized, Clear corners

Re: Pre-5/99 to post 5/99 swap #457123 10/12/02 03:45 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,693 Thousand Oaks, California, USA B Big Jim_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
Big Jim_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,693 Thousand Oaks, California, USA	Personally, I doubt that you would see enough difference to be worth the expense. Yes, the bigger calipers are better, but not really by much. Jim Johnson 98 SVT 03 Escape Limited

Re: Pre-5/99 to post 5/99 swap #457124 10/13/02 02:52 AM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 155 Dearborn MI G geoffct_dup1 CEG\'er
geoffct_dup1 CEG\'er G Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 155 Dearborn MI	I was wondering too; I like the idea of getting a larger caliper piston (right?) in addition to the larger pads (longer life). What I do not like is the higher cost of pads, however if there is a performance advantage I would definately consider it. Thanks Geoff C. Turner 99 Black SVT -mine 99 Blue SE V6 ATX -mom's 96 Black SE MTX -sister's All with 278mm front rotors

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