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Vantage 'Base' vs S Brake Calipers?

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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 12:28 PM
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Vantage 'Base' vs S Brake Calipers?

I am ordering a set of wheels and the question came up of whether the car has the standard base oem calipers or swapped Vantage S calipers. Given that the set of wheels is a decent chunk of time and money to make, I am trying to confirm with absolute certainty that the previous owner of my Vantage didn't swap out the brake calipers for a slightly larger version. I looked at my brakes today briefly but didn't see a part number. Does anyone know how to tell the difference between these two brakes? Thanks in advance
 
Old Apr 5, 2021 | 01:14 PM
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Regular caliper on front is roughly 10" and has 2 pots per side making it a 4 piston versus a "S" which has 3 pots per side making it a 6 piston which is about 3" longer. Rear caliper is the same on both.
 
Old Apr 6, 2021 | 12:34 PM
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MY must make a difference then. My 13 non S has 6 pot, and two piece rotors.
 
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They all changed to the front bigger brakes and the wider tires.
 
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