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Originally Posted by kyleb
Great setup!!
I used the Wilwood 120-7380 calipers so that I could use the 160-7103/4 Rotors and 171-3755 Rotor hat.
The radial mount I machined up was exactly the same as yours which made it easy to adjust and centre the caliper on the disc.
No dust boots on the 8545 which makes them (correct me if I’m wrong) technically illegal on the road.[/color]
The difference in un-sprung weight is huge.
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Originally Posted by Treeve
Dust boots aren’t a requirement of your calipers can resist the elements (ie stainless pistons). This is another hangover from a bygone era of over effacious Australian regulators.
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Dust boots perform another function of keeping brake fluid off the brakes, if the piston seal weeps.
Hopefully a mechanic finds it before it becomes an issue.
I have found many on road cars.