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Old 07-06-2007, 06:10 AM
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Would these capilers fit svx?

Would these capilers fit svx?
they off an wrx? if they dont what do i need 2 do and get to upgrade brakes on svx?

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Old 07-06-2007, 06:17 AM
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i'm 99% sure the WRX calipars don't line up with the svx. svxfiles, or Old Tom, has done a brake upgrade kit, you might want to reach out to him and see what he can offer you.
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WRX calipers are smaller than the SVX calipers.
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Old 07-06-2007, 08:43 AM
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they look like t-leg calipers to me,
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WRX calipers are smaller than the SVX calipers.
Come on Chad, they're an upgrade! Add 50 hp to the car plus an extra 5 for the paint.
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Come on Chad, they're an upgrade! Add 50 hp to the car plus an extra 5 for the paint.
If it's from an SVX it's got to be good Ben.
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If it's from an SVX it's got to be good Ben.
As I said before, if you can lock your brakes up to the point that the fluid starts to boil you don't need better brakes, you just need better tires.
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As I said before, if you can lock your brakes up to the point that the fluid starts to boil you don't need better brakes, you just need better tires.
And better brake fluid

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Old 07-11-2007, 05:25 AM
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And better brake fluid

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I said up to the point of brake fluid boil.
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so do think an up grade isnt needed?
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so do think an up grade isnt needed?
Not if you can lock your brakes up on in 99% of your driving. Now if you're doing 20 120-0 stops in a row then you're gonna fade. Some because the fluid is wearing and some because as brakes heat up they loose ablility. If this is the case 1st thing I'd try is to better duct air to cool the calipers. Duct work is much cheaper than new brakes and just as effective.
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Old 07-15-2007, 04:16 AM
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awww cool as. i would like 2 make my svx faster at 1 point so i guess i would upgrade them then
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