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Old 08-30-2007, 02:58 AM
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Default brake pad covers for 2007 rabbit?

hello, I have a red 2007 rabbit and am planning to upgrade my wheels to black 20"ers.

is there any way i can get red brake covers for my car and how would i go about purchasing/getting them installed?

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First off, PLEASE do not get aftermarket wheels before lowering it, rule of thumb: suspension before wheels. Second, 20's are too big on a Mk5 usually, do yourself a favor and go with 19's.

You don't want covers for your brake pads, you want to paint your calipers. They sell special caliper paint for not too much. Just make sure you do it carefully and follow directions.
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hehe ok thanks for the tips. if I don't lower it would it still be ok to put 20" aftermarket wheels on it? or no it'll still be bad
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hehe ok thanks for the tips. if I don't lower it would it still be ok to put 20" aftermarket wheels on it? or no it'll still be bad
You can, it will just look horrendous. No matter what, with 20" wheel there will barely be any tire to protect the wheel, you're going to bend it twice a week probably.
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