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Old 12-26-07, 04:06 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: Braake Caliper Placement

Ian,

As per Jac Mac's reply we have put a lot of work into creating a stable platform for the whole front assenmbly, we are using quite large front rotors so the calipers are hanging a long way out in the breeze so to speak ! We have swung the mount down as low as possible, probably no significant advantage but it may as well be low as high ! What I find more interesting, and this may be a little off topic, is the relation ship between wheel weight and rotor weight. I am spending a kings ransom on superlight wheels yet the rotors will become really effective boat anchors when they have done their tour of duty ! even if I could afford the carbon alternative I just cant beleive that there isnt something between cast iron and carbon....

Iain
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