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I was thinking of ordering this kit for my car because I like the stock wheels. But, where do I buy replacement pads later on down the road? The factory pads dont fit right?  Oh and also what options are really worth it? All of them? Thanks.
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go with the wilwood's, they're a little more, but lighter, and their pad options are more (I have the BAER's, I think we only get the options available THROUGH BAER). . .check out http://www.tceperformanceproducts.comhe helps out the ceger's.
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You can buy pads for the Baers anywhere they sell SVT Cobra brake pads (which is prolly damn near everywhere), since the calipers for our Baer kit are essentially just Cobra calipers (PBR). There are a lot of brake pad choices for these calipers all the way from economy to full out race style pads.
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Oh and BTW, I would personally go with wilwoods if I could do it all over again...can't beat the fact that you would be substantially lowering unsprung weight. Vitally important? No, but every little bit counts!
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One last little note.. The Baer 12" kit does NOT clear the spokes of either SVT wheels (EO or E1). Need a spacer.
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Originally posted by Pascal:
One last little note.. The Baer 12" kit does NOT clear the spokes of either SVT wheels (EO or E1). Need a spacer.
AH Damn! Will the Focus SVT wheels clear? If so thats the only option.
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Most 17" wheels clear the Willwoods without spacers. My 17" Superior Scoundrels, Cobra style knock offs, clear them just fine! The same should go for the Baer.
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Buy the Wilwoods as long as you understand that they're not meant as a roadworthy unit (race only). They DO NOT have integral dust seals/boots on the pistons. This means you'll be rebuilding them on a regular basis, more so if you drive in dusty or salty, slushy winter type conditions. Racers tear down their complete cars after each session (practice, qualifying and race). This includes the brakes. Caveat emptor.
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interesting and valid point, didn't realize that, makes me grateful for my decision . . .
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Originally posted by ssmumich00:
interesting and valid point, didn't realize that, makes me grateful for my decision . . .
Yeah now that I hear that I will probobly stick with the Baer. So will those SVTF wheels clear the 13" Baer kit?
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Purchase as you choose, but be advised that the dust boot issue has been around for years. They don't have quite the impact as some would wish you to think. I have many customers in the bad weather states who do not rebuild their calipers constantly. I've shipped out but a few parts over the years for folks. One Impala owner in the NE is needing new rotors on his car. That's with over 100,000 miles on them. No caliper parts needed. Yea, even I'm surprised at this one. BTW, are you considering 'track days' with the car? Dust boots will vaporize when they get that hot. Forgot to mention that part? lt works both ways...
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