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Old 11-22-2013, 05:44 PM   #117 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by brucey View Post
Upgrade the front brakes with monsters after going on a big lightening spree. THEN change out the rear with drums that ARE lighter but potentially less powerful.

Ecomodding by committee.
If they were really serious about weight reduction they would go with ceramic rotors.
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