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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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Will these fit an S197 V6 with the 18'' OEM GT Bullit Rims? http://www.americanmuscle.com/2005-2...ors-front.html
Old Oct 11, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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No front rotors are bigger on the gt!
Old Oct 11, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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I don't think the problem is if they will fit it's the fact that you'll need bigger calipers...could be wrong though, just be patient and some of the local experts will chime in.
Old Oct 11, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by bakerjd
I don't think the problem is if they will fit it's the fact that you'll need bigger calipers...could be wrong though, just be patient and some of the local experts will chime in.
Calipers are the same, it's the caliper brackets that are different, along with the size in the rotors. Stock V6 rotors are 11.5" and GTs are 12.4" I believe. Rear brakes are the same between the GT and 6er

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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Alec
Calipers are the same, it's the caliper brackets that are different, along with the size in the rotors. Stock V6 rotors are 11.5" and GTs are 12.4" I believe. Rear brakes are the same between the GT and 6er
+1.. this guy knows what hes talking about!
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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I was just wandering if they would actually fit onto the car with the proper parts. Thanks for the help!
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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Absolutely. As stated before, front GT rotors are bigger, and you need at least 17" wheels to have the clearance. You may need new caliper brackets, however.
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by astentine
Absolutely. As stated before, front GT rotors are bigger, and you need at least 17" wheels to have the clearance. You

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need new caliper brackets, however.
Fixed that - going to a GT rotor you will need the GT caliper bracket. There is no way to put the bigger rotor on with the V6 bracket. It won't put the caliper out far enough to mount the caliper back on the car.
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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Well there ya go, thanks for the fix!
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Alec
Calipers are the same, it's the caliper brackets that are different, along with the size in the rotors. Stock V6 rotors are 11.5" and GTs are 12.4" I believe. Rear brakes are the same between the GT and 6er
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Fixed that - going to a GT rotor you will need the GT caliper bracket. There is no way to put the bigger rotor on with the V6 bracket. It won't put the caliper out far enough to mount the caliper back on the car.
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Great responses, guys!

I'm sure the OP will be very grateful for this information



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