Big brakes
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Big brakes
I did a search but didn't find an answer to my specific question. I have a set of TII calipers that I will be installing using ReSpeed's big brake kit (eventually). While I have a GS, I have a complete GSL-SE suspension setup that will be going on the car.
That's the background, here's my question. Which brake master cylinder do I need to install for the big brakes? I have one for the GSL-SE, I can get one off a TII or 'vert at my local breaker's yard if that is better (not too sure about using a master if it was designed for ABS though). Anyone have any knowledge of this? Thanks.
That's the background, here's my question. Which brake master cylinder do I need to install for the big brakes? I have one for the GSL-SE, I can get one off a TII or 'vert at my local breaker's yard if that is better (not too sure about using a master if it was designed for ABS though). Anyone have any knowledge of this? Thanks.
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2nd gen masters have a different mounting pattern for the bolts so they only mount to the larger 2nd gen booster units. The FC booster units will bolt to the firewall, but will not clear the clutch master. I've been looking at at early 300ZX masters/boosters as they will bolt up and fit, but the brake lines will need redone.
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Thanks guys, that is the info I was looking for. Like I said, I will be changing my GS suspension over to GSL-SE, including the brake master so I should be okay. I just thought with the increased piston area in the calipers I might have to source a master with a bigger piston to push it all.
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2nd gen masters have a different mounting pattern for the bolts so they only mount to the larger 2nd gen booster units. The FC booster units will bolt to the firewall, but will not clear the clutch master. I've been looking at at early 300ZX masters/boosters as they will bolt up and fit, but the brake lines will need redone.
That mechanic was a hack, and the car was highly modded, mind you.
It was a GSL with a TII motor, and trans, TII brakes, funky suspension, etc. and I'm pretty sure all work was done in his front yard. WOnder how he did that...
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i believe a FD booster will fit you need to use the FB and FD spacer and either block the clutch outlet or use the fd slave for the clutch as they use the same fluid bowl, not done this yet but have been told by someone who has (RHdrive car)
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I have the FC master brake booster mounted, just not plumbed yet. Turns out the FC NA and TII brake masters have the same part number according to the FSM. Something I didn't expect with the differences between the single and 4 pot front brake calipers. Hopefully I'll have the brakes plumbed in the next couple of weeks if my back holds out. I tried fitting an 87 300 ZX booster but it's too deep to fit as it won't clear the power steering hard lines.
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i just done my conversion (still using the gslse booster) have bleed the brake 3 times now (left it a week after the first time to let the seals soak) but i still have loads of travel in the pedal i am using ebc yellow pads which i know can take some warming up, i have been bleeding both nipples on the rears and dont get any air but still a weak pedal, anyone else seen this?
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i just done my conversion (still using the gslse booster) have bleed the brake 3 times now (left it a week after the first time to let the seals soak) but i still have loads of travel in the pedal i am using ebc yellow pads which i know can take some warming up, i have been bleeding both nipples on the rears and dont get any air but still a weak pedal, anyone else seen this?
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i haven't looked at every mazda, but certainly everything 79+ has the same mounting pattern on the firewall.
so you don't need to be stuck with rx7 boosters, you could use tribute, 626, 929....
the 929/fd/rx8 can all take the 1" master too
so you don't need to be stuck with rx7 boosters, you could use tribute, 626, 929....
the 929/fd/rx8 can all take the 1" master too