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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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14" brake kits for the FD?

So far I've only seen KSport and Megan Racing offering 14" or larger brake kits for the FD. Are there any other kits out there? Anyone try them out?

Also, is there anyone that makes backing plates for the FD?

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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:40 AM
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Why are you looking for something with over 14 inches?
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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Maybe he wants to fit 20s on the FD and need big brakes to finish the look. LOL

Best to call a brake company and see what a custom set will cost. Maybe look into SUV brake systems from Bear. It would need custom brake hats and caliper mounts.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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I have 14.4" rotors on my car..

Hi spec in the UK makes them..
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Miata_mx5
Why are you looking for something with over 14 inches?
Let's say you have a car with 550 RWHP and would like to run a brake kit on the track without ducts. Like the one in my sig. For example.

Originally Posted by vest_racing
I have 14.4" rotors on my car..

Hi spec in the UK makes them..
Thanks, I will check these guys out.

Any other brands?

-ch
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by hyperion
Let's say you have a car with 550 RWHP and would like to run a brake kit on the track without ducts. Like the one in my sig. For example.

-ch
What brake setup do you have now?
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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i have a APP brake kit on my car that has a 14'' rotor and 6 piston caliper. it is a high quality product. a pic for reference


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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Miata_mx5
What brake setup do you have now?
I think he has the Racing Brake 4 corner set...I think...
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by hyperion
Let's say you have a car with 550 RWHP and would like to run a brake kit on the track without ducts. Like the one in my sig. For example.



Thanks, I will check these guys out.

Any other brands?

-ch

AtomicRex also does brake kits that are HiSpec rebrands... not sure if he offers different configs than HiSpec themselves.
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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i have a feeling that this is my ex BBK
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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yes they are. i got them from fritz
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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i have an emotional attachment to them, make sure u dont **** them up

its a nice setup, but my new setups are way better:P
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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don't worry they went to a good home. what setup do you have now
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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lemans/nascar recipe for success,
Custom made
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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Have a look at my thread;

https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/atomic-rex-brake-kit-886218/

Atomic rex can provide bigger kits if required.
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