Brake Conversion Question
03-10-09, 07:01 PM
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Why not just upgrade to the 2nd gen TII setup with RE-Speeds big brake conversion kit? Easier, and probably cheaper. I have not seen anyone upgrade to FD brakes, but that doesn not mean it hasn't been done.
03-10-09, 07:27 PM
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I'll second that. The TII brakes are already more than enough brake for a 1st gen, and all of the hard work has already been done as far as making it fit.
Check out www.re-speed.com and look at their conversion kit. Good stuff.
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Check out www.re-speed.com and look at their conversion kit. Good stuff.
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03-10-09, 07:33 PM
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Well actually I guess we could say STOCK disc brakes are more than enough for a mildly modified 1st gen. If you have bumped your power slightly than some Hawk HPS pads and stainless steel brake lines will make a huge improvement. My car stops on a dime, everytime. If you have dropped a turbo motor in with huge porting and lots of power than go with the TII brakes.
03-10-09, 09:02 PM
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also, the T2 and FD front calipers will interchange, so you can use whichever one you want.
also, the T2 and FD front calipers will interchange, so you can use whichever one you want.
Also if you cruise the japanese yahoo classifieds you can find bracket adapters to run FD Rotors on FC hubs.
03-11-09, 08:18 PM
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The answer depends on what you want the bigger brakes for.
1) Shorter stopping distance
2) Resistance to fade
3) Enhanced brake feel
4) Looks
1: Brakes won't help you -- get stickier tires.
2: Getting air to the brakes, better pads both help. Depending on your HP level, bigger brakes might be necessary.
3: Fixed calipers may help with this.
4: No substitute for bigger brakes here.
I developed a custom 12" X 1.25" system for my car because it has a lot more power than stock and because I regularly track it. Outside of a custom setup, the best alternative is the TII setup mentioned above.
1) Shorter stopping distance
2) Resistance to fade
3) Enhanced brake feel
4) Looks
1: Brakes won't help you -- get stickier tires.
2: Getting air to the brakes, better pads both help. Depending on your HP level, bigger brakes might be necessary.
3: Fixed calipers may help with this.
4: No substitute for bigger brakes here.
I developed a custom 12" X 1.25" system for my car because it has a lot more power than stock and because I regularly track it. Outside of a custom setup, the best alternative is the TII setup mentioned above.
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03-11-09, 10:01 PM
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well actually i guess we could say stock disc brakes are more than enough for a mildly modified 1st gen. If you have bumped your power slightly than some hawk hps pads and stainless steel brake lines will make a huge improvement. My car stops on a dime, everytime. If you have dropped a turbo motor in with huge porting and lots of power than go with the tii brakes.
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03-12-09, 12:18 PM
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Wtf . . .
All this talk about "stopping on a dime if you have bigger brakes".
Dude, it's all about the driver; it always has been!
This is analogous with a guy who can bone a chick into orgasm with a little *****; IT EXISTS!
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DRIVER@!
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Dude, it's all about the driver; it always has been! This is analogous with a guy who can bone a chick into orgasm with a little *****; IT EXISTS! IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DRIVER@!- - - LBC
03-13-09, 11:21 AM
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Hi all I have 3rd. Gen. brakes on my first gen. I started with a kit from CP (bunch of a-Holes don't by sh**t from them) then i realized that the 3rd gen stuff is similar so i had the 3rd. gen rotors re-drilled to four lug and modifided the backing plate and VA VA VOOM.. The only diff between the TII and 3rd. Gen. is about 1".
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