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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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Is there a size difference between our V6 rotors and the GT's? If so does anyone know what size? I think the calipers are a bit different too if anyone knows that for sure.

Old Sep 27, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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Front...
GT - 316 (12.4 in) x 30 mm vented disc, twin-piston 43 mm floating aluminum calipers
V6 - 293 (11.5 in) x 30 mm vented disc, twin-piston 43 mm floating aluminum calipers

Swept Area...
GT - 64.3 in2
V6 - 58.6 in2

Rear...
GT - 300 (11.8 in) x 19 mm vented disc, single piston 43 mm floating iron calipers
V6 - 300 (11.8 in) x 19 mm vented disc, single piston 43 mm floating iron calipers

Swept Area...
GT - 49.7 in2
V6 - 49.7 in2

The rear brakes are the same, in the front it looks like the only difference is the disc, 12.4 in vs 11.5 in.
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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So based on what I am seeing, I should be able to just put the GT front rotors on without changing out the calipers?

Old Sep 27, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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Default RE: Size difference with GT rotors?

no but you will need a new caliper bracket
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 01:23 AM
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new caliper and caliper braket.. the GT front calipers are larger also
Old Sep 30, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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ORIGINAL: blackfoot

new caliper and caliper braket.. the GT front calipers are larger also
No, they're not....

The front calipers are IDENTICAL between the V6 and GT models. Only the mounting bracket to attach them to the spindle and the rotors themselves are different.

Merlinsrealm: This is an easy upgrade and not too expensive (Saleen has new GT takeoff rotors, calipers and brackets for $99)

Be aware the GT brake setup will not fit inside the stock 16" V6 wheels. You'll need the Pony package/GT 17" wheels or an aftermarket wheel 17" or larger,
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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I have 2006 New take offs.(Undr 4000kms on calipers.Front rotors and calipers.A set of Hawk HP pads.Also a new pair of GT drlled rotors I was going with is set up and changed my mind.All takeoffs from my car.I have now gone Brembo.PM me if interested.Price negotiable.
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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where do i got to find this majic braket. I really dont want to do brake-line work and im not ganna pay to have i done, so why buy gt calipers pads and rotors when all i need is pads and rotors? Im confused
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