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Old 06-10-2021, 06:49 PM   #73 (permalink)
Ecky
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Civic rotor (worn) : 9.4lbs
Civic caliper (no pads) : 7.3lbs

Insight rotor (new) : 7.6lbs
Insight caliper (no pads) : 4.6lbs

Total unsprung weight reduction in the front of the car: 9lbs

Adding up the wheels and front brakes, I'm at 18.2lbs removed. At some point I'll throw in an Insight ally spare and likely shave another 15lbs, and I'll measure the rear drums when they come in.

More importantly though, I believe the Insight brakes are marginally lower friction.
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