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Old 10-23-03, 11:57 PM
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4 Piston Caliper Swap

I have a 90gx and I just purchasd a used set of 4 piston calipers. Before I take off my wheels and put them in I'm wondering if its a straight caliper swap in and out or do I need to change a whole bunch of stuff?
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Re: 4 Piston Caliper Swap

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I have a 90gx and I just purchasd a used set of 4 piston calipers. Before I take off my wheels and put them in I'm wondering if its a straight caliper swap in and out or do I need to change a whole bunch of stuff?
Just the calipers, and make sure you have the "HARD LINES" for the 4 piston calipers. The hard lines is basically an and extension line (made out of aluminum) that goes in between the caliper and the brake line.
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you'll need some new pads too (hopefully some came with the calipers)

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Re: 4 Piston Caliper Swap

Originally posted by Sa22c_guy
I have a 90gx and I just purchasd a used set of 4 piston calipers. Before I take off my wheels and put them in I'm wondering if its a straight caliper swap in and out or do I need to change a whole bunch of stuff?
i did the same thing, but before swapping them on i rebuilt them. when i swapped them i also put in stainless lines and hawk pads.
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You will want to use new brake rotors as well, so that you can actually use the 4 piston brakes to the full advantage.
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new rotors are coming in the spring hopefully.
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Can you put 4 piston calipers on 87 n/a brackets? and will they fit under 14"?
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They won't fit under the 14" phone dials, that's why all the S4's with the five lug brakes had 15" (Sport, GXL, GTU) or 16" (Turbo II) wheels.
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