R33 brakes on FC
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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 wondering if anyone knows anymore about this.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 ...
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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:
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:
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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.
My FC's brake system are all new. I love my FC but the FD is a much much better car imo.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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:
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:
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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.
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.
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Thanks rxdrift7! Appreciate the help.
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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 *****?
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?
I'm just saying for brembos off STI/Evo on a street driven FC/FD??? Big brakes = Big *****?
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?
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