R33 brakes on FC
 

Hey ive heard of the Skyline R33 front calipers and FD rotors for a brake upgrade on the FC but i dont know the complexity.

Just wondering if anyone knows anymore about this.

just do the evo brembo package

not A thread jack but do fd brakes fit under a 16" wheel ?

I would go with a yes since the FD OEM wheel is a 16x8 if I remember right.

+1 to the evo brembo but you will need 17 inch wheels for those

thanks... one more question if i can... is the fd caliper slimer at all then the fc?

if i recall , i read that FD and FC caliper use same brake pads and are no real benefit besides saying you got FD calipers lol

I have seen pics of Z32/R32/R33 brake calipers mounted on FC spindles, requires custom brackets , and it think they also used a different brake rotor. Japan stuff.

The FD in japan actually has 2 different brake combos based upon year. The first set was from 91-98 which fit under 16 inch rims. The second set 99-02 required 17 inch wheels, which is why mazda upgraded the wheel specs on the FD.

The first set of brakes used calipers with 4 equal sized pistons 32mm, while the second set used a tapered design 34 & 29. The later model calipers also have longer mounting ears to accomodate the larger rotor. The rear components were also upgraded in 99.

The early rotors were 290mm in diameter. Then in 99 the diameter and thickness was increased. At this time I do not have the specs, but I believe I have them in one of books.

muy interesante...

yea i am curious cause i was told i can grind down stock calipers and sure enough u cant.. so i got a hole now.. so i was going with fd cause they would sit further away from the hub them if u can fit a bigger rotor no ? ... so i am buying fd calipers.. is there anything specific i should look for ...

FD calipers will bolt right up to a FC with no modification. They only difference between FC and FD 4 pistons is the way they look, and the FD are a little bigger physically so they wont fit under the FC's stock 15in wheels.

You can use the same break pads and the FC rotor. To use the FD rotor you would need adapters to move the calipers out for the larger rotor diameter.

Here it is on my car:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...g?t=1248624309

My FD has twice the power than my FC and the braking is twice better. Maybe coz they're different cars? FD is definitely a supercar in Japan and pure race bred.
My FC's brake system are all new. I love my FC but the FD is a much much better car imo.

^well have you seen the brake master cylinder on your FD compared to that of the TII? lol.

So all the brake lines mate right up for this as well?

FD rotors are bigger in the front, and I'm pretty sure the brakes are different in the rear as well...

where can you buy the evo kit at?

Its not really a kit. They need modifying. HERE He had problems with the standard master cylinder not being able to pump enough fluid in the calipers for a hard pedal. I think a 929 master cylinder solved the problem, cant remember.

alright and is there a place that makes an adapter ? to move the caliper away or is it a diy thing..

nissan brakes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFUBLwOLnQY

Sorry for bringing back an old thread, but I found this doing my search and was wondering if the brakes will bolt right up to any model FC? With mine I have those 17" works equips wheels so I dont see a problem with clearance, I just want to make sure that if I buy a set of the calipers I dont need to buy anything else. The reason I want these before several people jump in and say they are pointless stick with this or do that hear my reason. I like the way the FD calipers and I think they would go well with my rims since I plan on painting them before installation or possibly even powder-coating them. And why not if they are a direct bolt on. I'm not looking for gains right now just a nice clean look is all.

I don't get it. Whats wrong with stock tII calipers, with upgraded pads/fluid.

This is the home of over kill city.

Like I said they bolt right up, no modification. Just wont fit under stock 15's.

It will show no improvement over stock TII calipers. The only reason I did it is because they came free with my 5 lug swap and I needed 4 piston calipers.

well if you read my entire post I said I understand there is no gain but I like the look of them better than the stock TII calipers. The only reason im doing it is for the look. I already purchased a set and when they get here ill order up the SS lines, new rotors, fresh fluids, and get some really nice pads and then i'll paint them. Although I don't know what color to go with. That's all, just wanted to make sure there was nothing else I needed.

Thanks rxdrift7! Appreciate the help.

Oh ya , i was thinking of running FD calipers cuz they look cooler. No hate. Ha

I'm just saying for brembos off STI/Evo on a street driven FC/FD??? Big brakes = Big balls?

Its funny how people spend so much money on the initial set up and complain on how expensive the rotors and pads are.

But OK. We're talking about track racing, blah blah

Look at all the J cars around short circuits in japan - Less than 2 miles

All the fastest street cars run stock brakes! with good ducting/fluid/pad/rotors

Sup with that?