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yfz450_0569 · 03-02-2011, 01:31 AM

I'm trying to figure out if selling my 6-piston 14"/2-piston 12" Baer brake set-up is worth selling to get cheaper brakes. I kind of ran out of money and don't really want to get rid of the brake cuz they look so good.. Is there any set-up I can get for around $1,500 to $2,000, even just 12" rotors, but maybe still slotted and drilled, with 2-4 piston calipers. I looked around on ebay and Summit, most kits are close to $2,000 for the front, and only about $700-800 for the rear. Of course these are some of the nicer, but I don't want to go too plane.

I've even heard about using C6 calipers on a Silverado SS I used to have.. not sure if this would come out any better like this or what I would have to go through.

Any ideas for a decent brake set-up that doesn't just look totally plain are greatly appreciated!

yfz450_0569 · 03-02-2011, 01:53 AM

Looks like a Mcgauy's front and rear with 13" cross-drilled rotors would be $1,700. Any reviews on this kit?

c10seconds · 03-02-2011, 05:35 AM

The mcgaughys are a pretty good deal for the money and they look great. You should be able to get the front and rear drilled for less than $1,500. Check with some of the vendors on the board. Also stylintrucks is a good place to look.
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mcmlxix · 03-02-2011, 06:19 AM

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talk to Tobin

**N2TRUX** · 03-02-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

kore3.com talk to Tobin

Waste of time if your looking for a reasonable priced 13" kit. The Mcgaughys is the best bang for the buck.

yfz450_0569 · 03-02-2011, 10:52 AM

How do they perform, besides looks. Are they at least comparable in braking to some of the later model chevys? Looks like the front is a 2-piston caliper and the rear a 1-piston.. Looks a little small.

smashingchuck · 03-02-2011, 01:23 PM

stick with what you have you'll be happy in the end
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tech@scottshotrods · 03-02-2011, 01:33 PM

we are running a special on wilwood! killer pricing! Prices are to low to post I will PM ya if any one else is interested pm me

yfz450_0569 · 03-02-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jon@scottshotrods

we are running a special on wilwood! killer pricing! Prices are to low to post I will PM ya if any one else is interested pm me

Ok thanks!

tech@scottshotrods · 03-02-2011, 02:16 PM

PM sent

yfz450_0569 · 03-02-2011, 03:13 PM

got it.. thanks!

slimneverdies · 03-02-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jon@scottshotrods

we are running a special on wilwood! killer pricing! Prices are to low to post I will PM ya if any one else is interested pm me

I'm always interested when I hear "Prices are to low to post". So pm me that info please.....
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tech@scottshotrods · 03-02-2011, 06:39 PM

pms are all sent :-) let me know if you have any questions

03-02-2011, 01:31 AM	#1
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	What's the best disc brake set-up for my budget? I'm trying to figure out if selling my 6-piston 14"/2-piston 12" Baer brake set-up is worth selling to get cheaper brakes. I kind of ran out of money and don't really want to get rid of the brake cuz they look so good.. Is there any set-up I can get for around $1,500 to $2,000, even just 12" rotors, but maybe still slotted and drilled, with 2-4 piston calipers. I looked around on ebay and Summit, most kits are close to $2,000 for the front, and only about $700-800 for the rear. Of course these are some of the nicer, but I don't want to go too plane. I've even heard about using C6 calipers on a Silverado SS I used to have.. not sure if this would come out any better like this or what I would have to go through. Any ideas for a decent brake set-up that doesn't just look totally plain are greatly appreciated!

03-02-2011, 01:53 AM	#2
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: What's the best disc brake set-up for my budget? Looks like a Mcgauy's front and rear with 13" cross-drilled rotors would be $1,700. Any reviews on this kit?

03-02-2011, 05:35 AM	#3
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	Re: What's the best disc brake set-up for my budget? The mcgaughys are a pretty good deal for the money and they look great. You should be able to get the front and rear drilled for less than $1,500. Check with some of the vendors on the board. Also stylintrucks is a good place to look. Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2011, 06:19 AM	#4
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: What's the best disc brake set-up for my budget? kore3.com talk to Tobin __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

03-02-2011, 10:52 AM	#6
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: What's the best disc brake set-up for my budget? How do they perform, besides looks. Are they at least comparable in braking to some of the later model chevys? Looks like the front is a 2-piston caliper and the rear a 1-piston.. Looks a little small.

03-02-2011, 01:23 PM	#7
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: What's the best disc brake set-up for my budget? stick with what you have you'll be happy in the end Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

03-02-2011, 01:33 PM	#8
tech@scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: california Posts: 631	Re: What's the best disc brake set-up for my budget? we are running a special on wilwood! killer pricing! Prices are to low to post I will PM ya if any one else is interested pm me Last edited by tech@scottshotrods; 03-02-2011 at 01:36 PM.

03-02-2011, 02:16 PM	#10
tech@scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: california Posts: 631	Re: What's the best disc brake set-up for my budget? PM sent

03-02-2011, 03:13 PM	#11
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: What's the best disc brake set-up for my budget? got it.. thanks!

03-02-2011, 06:39 PM	#13
tech@scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: california Posts: 631	Re: What's the best disc brake set-up for my budget? pms are all sent :-) let me know if you have any questions



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