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Old 06-12-2009, 08:51 PM   #1
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Just wanted to know if the rear brakes off a BF XR8/Turbo (vented) will fit on an AU1 IRS.If they can,I would suspect that the calipers would be different to make up for the thicker rotor.

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Old 06-12-2009, 09:46 PM   #2
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Calipers, pads (obviously) and rotors, but are bolt on, no mods necessary. 303mm iirc.
I run BA/F fronts, same deal there, 298mm rotor, caliper and pads, bolt straight on.
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Old 06-12-2009, 10:45 PM   #3
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I didnt think you could add AU2-3/Bseries onto AU1's without upgrading other parts...
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I didnt think you could add AU2-3/Bseries onto AU1's without upgrading other parts...
That's correct for the front.
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That's correct for the front.
Atleast i got that half right... lol! :
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Calipers, pads (obviously) and rotors, but are bolt on, no mods necessary. 303mm iirc.
I run BA/F fronts, same deal there, 298mm rotor, caliper and pads, bolt straight on.
BFXR8/XR6T rears are bigger than BA, 328mm iirc
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BFXR8/XR6T rears are bigger than BA, 328mm iirc
That's why I want to know if they will fit as I have a 330mm front brake upgrade for the SER1 and was looking at fitting the BF's on the rear.
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You made need to space the rear calipers a fraction away from the hub mounts. I did with my rear brake upgrade (albeit a live axle wagon), but I have heard from many people including Race Brakes say that you need to if putting B series rear brakes on an AU. A 2mm - 3mm washer between the caliper and hub is enough.

The reason is that the caliper hits the disc other wise.
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You made need to space the rear calipers a fraction away from the hub mounts. I did with my rear brake upgrade (albeit a live axle wagon), but I have heard from many people including Race Brakes say that you need to if putting B series rear brakes on an AU. A 2mm - 3mm washer between the caliper and hub is enough.

The reason is that the caliper hits the disc other wise.
Had that same problem in the back of mine when i put Terri rear calipers in my SR with the solid rear axle...
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Man, thats the worst info Ive ever given out, didnt read the series one bit, sorry guys.
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Old 07-12-2009, 12:12 PM   #11
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You made need to space the rear calipers a fraction away from the hub mounts. I did with my rear brake upgrade (albeit a live axle wagon), but I have heard from many people including Race Brakes say that you need to if putting B series rear brakes on an AU. A 2mm - 3mm washer between the caliper and hub is enough.

The reason is that the caliper hits the disc other wise.
Could a bracket/plate be made instead of using washers to fit these calipers?
Does anyone know of someone who might be able to make these up or is it a "do it yourself" job?
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