Sedan OEM rotor upgrade

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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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Sedan OEM rotor upgrade

I'm wondering if it's OK to swap the factory rotors from my '03.5 to the OEM ones from the '05-'06 sedan. The major difference here is that the '05-'06 rotors are larger and thicker which is exactly what I need. My current rotors are at the min thickness and need to be replaced ASAP, but my brake pads have plenty of life left. So if anyone has experience with the '05-'06 rotor upgrade, please let me know. Thanks
 
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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You would have to do a complete brake swap. Rotors, Calipers, pads and lines.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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+10. You can upgrade the rotors but you have to use the later year calipers. Which I have a set of dual piston calipers if you're interested. I have the oem lines to go with them also.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Thanks for the prompt answers guys. It looks like I'll have to consider either the entire brake upgrade from a later year model, or same-year aftermarket rotor replacement.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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Get aftermarket, some as simple as drilled/slotted rotors, with axis/hawk pads will give you quality braking...
 
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