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Old 03-11-09, 01:23 PM
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front or back calipers??

i looked but couldnt find answer, last summer i got most of my 5 lug swap off a donor car, but i only have 2 4pot calipers, i dont remember if they are front or back, how can i tell??
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are the 4 pot only on the front and not the rear? if so then *duh* sorry
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yes. only on the front. rears are single piston
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but will the 4 lug rear calipers work in a 5 lug conversion, or do i need s5 rear calipers too?
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You'll need the 5 lug caliper,and also the five lug rotors.The hub assembly also.
the 4 lug caliper won't contact the Five lug rotor correctly if used.
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