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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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Big Brake Conversion

K i have a quick question for the knowledgables here.

For the Re-Speed big brake conversion kit, it says you need TII calipers, rotors and pads.

My question is; are TII calipers and rotors different from N/A 2nd gen calipers.

There has been mixed info in different threads about needing just any second gen calipers and rotors or TII specifically.

I know some of the 2nd gens came with a 4 lug pattern so those rotors wouldnt work, but what about the calipers?

Thanks in advance

Jesse
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:12 AM
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Any year GXL, Sport, '88 GTU. These NA models all have the same calipers and vented rear discs as the TII.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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Awesome, Thanks
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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You're looking for 5-lug hubs and rotors, and 4-piston calipers. If you find them on an NA car, then so be it. They'll work. Realize that the FC guys are looking for 5-lug suspensions for the same reason that 12A guys look for GSL-SE suspensions. There's always a chance you'll have found a swapped car.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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So if I was buying New/refurbed Calipers would I need the hard suspension or normal suspension?

On places like rockauto they seem to be different. How do I tell the difference, or does it even matter as long as its a 4 piston?
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