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Old 02-17-2009, 07:44 PM   #3
deadtrend1
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Originally Posted by Jam View Post
an aggressive metal filer and some elbow grease will do the trick. I've heard that grinding down calipers can affect your stopping power, is this true or just folklore?
False. You are taking the cooling properties off of it though.

I just used an angle grinder and soft aluminum pads and went to town. It takes for friggin ever. And clean up when you are done cause the dust will leave rust spots after it rains.

This is what mine look like now...
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