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    I got myself some F-body front calipers that have been redrilled to bolt up to a Grand Prix or Bonneville hub. Now the question I have is what rotor can I use underneath these calipers? Stock rotor size for the 2000+ Bonneville is 11.9. Can I use the Bonneville GXP rotor which are 12.9? I think the Bonneville GXP had the same brake set up as the GP GXP.

    Just looking to clear up some confusion.
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    From the thread on clubgp it looks like you can use the stock rotors.
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    Well that's good to know. But what if I wanted the larger rotors for moar stopping?
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    The se had smaller rotors but since yours it's an sle you should be fine. Only one way to find out
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    2003 SSEi, Oldsman105 or Buickman104 would likely know this stuff off the top of their heads. Oldsman upgraded to CTS V if I remember correctly.
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    Not sure if all SLEs got the SSEi brakes but mine has them.

    Thanks everyone, I'll ask around.
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