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Originally Posted by b-man
.....so I unpacked them to check for any missing parts or shipping damage.
Not so much as a scratch on any of these beauties. Clearly Tobin at KORE3 knows how to package his parts just as well as he knows his braking systems.
I decided to upgrade my brake package with some DBA (Disc Brakes Australia) 4000 slotted rotors and Hawk ceramic brake pads. Front rotors measure 355mm X 32mm (14.0" X 1.25") and the rears are 340mm X 26mm (13.4" X 1.00"). I'll have plenty of braking power to stop this train once it gets a-rollin'.
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Bart,
You will be very happy with that brake package. I am really thinking about doing my rears this spring. I suggest going with a manual MC. You can get a 15/16" bore MC with a rod for about $30. 1977 Chevrolet Malibu v6 w/manual brakes. If you want some bling and don't mind spending over $200, the Wilwood 7/8" bore MC will work as well. For me $30>bling.
Important tip: Don't use brake cleaner on the rotors. It will remove the dark gray coating in the center "hat" area of the rotors. Use mild soap and water and dry with compressed air.
Important tip #2: Double check the clearance between the rotor and the three "points" of the hub assembly. I had to use an angle grinder on the hubs to add clearance for the rotors.
I also prefer to flip the rotors left to right compared to the labels. This is not a problem since the rotors have straight vanes. I flip them because I have experiences some brake squeal when the rotors are installed with the slots as labeled. Flipping them took care of the squealing. I've seen race cars have slots in either direction, so I am not sure that it matters much.
Andrew