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Old Aug 21, 2003 | 03:42 PM
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Those red break calipers

I was just wondering if these were some special option for the 93-95 FD. I've seen quite a lot of people who have these calipers, including me. Are they a upgrade?



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Old Aug 21, 2003 | 04:57 PM
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The top picture you posted is the front brakes from a 2002 Spirit R RX-7.

The white car in your second pic simply has had the stock calipers painted red and has Brembo stock-size replacement rotors.

EDIT: If that white car is yours, I saw it at C2 Automotive yesterday.....
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Old Aug 21, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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Originally posted by rynberg
The top picture you posted is the front brakes from a 2002 Spirit R RX-7.

The white car in your second pic simply has had the stock calipers painted red and has Brembo stock-size replacement rotors.

EDIT: If that white car is yours, I saw it at C2 Automotive yesterday.....
Yep, that's my car.
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Old Aug 22, 2003 | 09:59 AM
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didnt you just buy that car not to long ago? though i saw a thread on this car
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Old Aug 22, 2003 | 01:40 PM
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Looks good painted then!
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Old Aug 22, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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Originally posted by hyper7
didnt you just buy that car not to long ago? though i saw a thread on this car
I've had this car for about over a month.
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Old Aug 22, 2003 | 02:31 PM
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So, someone tell me, what is the difference in Caliper size from Spirit to Stock US FD !? And can you run 16" rims with the Spirit ones, if there is a difference !?

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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 12:25 AM
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I got this one Mahjik

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=132320



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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 05:34 AM
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Originally posted by rynberg
The top picture you posted is the front brakes from a 2002 Spirit R RX-7.

The white car in your second pic simply has had the stock calipers painted red and has Brembo stock-size replacement rotors.

EDIT: If that white car is yours, I saw it at C2 Automotive yesterday.....
Because that Spirit R thread is so long and intimidating - are the RS/RZ calipers the same as the stock 93-95 calipers?

Also, would it be worth buying the RS/RZ rotors (bigger) for street driving and occasional track events?
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 08:39 PM
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Originally posted by negative
Because that Spirit R thread is so long and intimidating - are the RS/RZ calipers the same as the stock 93-95 calipers?

Also, would it be worth buying the RS/RZ rotors (bigger) for street driving and occasional track events?
No, the brakes are not the same. The RS/RZ rotors are almost an inch bigger in diameter and are much wider as well. The larger RS/RZ calipers will require 17-inch wheels.

From all accounts, the RS/RZ setup is much better for track work on the 93-95 setup. For street driving or auto-x, the stock 93-95 brakes are more than you will ever need.
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