Caliper relocation brackets to use FD rotors
#26
Good news! The rear bracket is a success. It will require grinding a little material of the rear hub and the caliper bracket just like the Super Now bracket does.
..and the bad news. The front is no go. It would require machining the front hub, which kills the simplicity and low cost of the idea. Thankfully other front brake upgrades are available.
I'll have a rough idea pricing released shortly, in the mean time i need to figure out how to promote the product sale without breaking the forum rules. A PM on the subject from a mod would be extremely helpful.
#29
Polishing Fiend
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FWIW,
Crispy
#30
The problem with the front is that the FC hub diameter is larger than the inside diameter of the FD rotor. You would have to have the hubs machined, or spend some serious time with a grinder.
the rear is the same way but the hub has ears around the lug studs vs full diameter, that are easy to grind down.
I have all of the resources I need to make it happen, but lets be honest, there aren't going to be many people who want to have their front hubs machined, plus pay for the kit for brakes rotors that are less than an inch larger diameter and no thicker, when they can buy the ronin kit that is a significant upgrade, bolt it up and be done with it.
We would never sell enough to justify making them.
the rear is the same way but the hub has ears around the lug studs vs full diameter, that are easy to grind down.
I have all of the resources I need to make it happen, but lets be honest, there aren't going to be many people who want to have their front hubs machined, plus pay for the kit for brakes rotors that are less than an inch larger diameter and no thicker, when they can buy the ronin kit that is a significant upgrade, bolt it up and be done with it.
We would never sell enough to justify making them.
Last edited by Templeton; 02-03-19 at 06:23 PM.
#32
Polishing Fiend
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The problem with the front is that the FC hub diameter is larger than the inside diameter of the FD rotor. You would have to have the hubs machined, or spend some serious time with a grinder.
the rear is the same way but the hub has ears around the lug studs vs full diameter, that are easy to grind down.
I have all of the resources I need to make it happen, but lets be honest, there aren't going to be many people who want to have their front hubs machined, plus pay for the kit for brakes rotors that are less than an inch larger diameter and no thicker, when they can buy the ronin kit that is a significant upgrade, bolt it up and be done with it.
We would never sell enough to justify making them.
the rear is the same way but the hub has ears around the lug studs vs full diameter, that are easy to grind down.
I have all of the resources I need to make it happen, but lets be honest, there aren't going to be many people who want to have their front hubs machined, plus pay for the kit for brakes rotors that are less than an inch larger diameter and no thicker, when they can buy the ronin kit that is a significant upgrade, bolt it up and be done with it.
We would never sell enough to justify making them.
Standing by for the rear adapters. And thanks for what you are doing
Regards,
Crispy
#38
B O R I C U A
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That sucks!
As long as there is an equivalent option for the rears (and everything fits under a 17" wheel). Reason why I mentioned the RX-8 disc was because if we were able to fit both front and rears, the break balance would be very similar to the OEM one. If we were to go way larger on the front as opposed to the rears, there will be a brake balance issue. Please don't quote me, that's my understanding.
Also, I would be willing to chip in some money in order for you to continue doing testing.
As long as there is an equivalent option for the rears (and everything fits under a 17" wheel). Reason why I mentioned the RX-8 disc was because if we were able to fit both front and rears, the break balance would be very similar to the OEM one. If we were to go way larger on the front as opposed to the rears, there will be a brake balance issue. Please don't quote me, that's my understanding.
Also, I would be willing to chip in some money in order for you to continue doing testing.
#39
The rears have already started production, they will use 294mm FD rotors.
The front is still in development so I am open to suggestions. The 2 options which I identified are 300mm and 330mm. I will be test fitting the 330mm rotors tonight. If more people want to use 300mm rotors, I can go that route instead.
The brake bias would be effected, theoretically the rear rotors will see an increase in torque of roughly 6.5%, while the 300mm fronts would yield an 8.7% increase and 330mm would yeild a 19.5% increase.
As far as how noticable this increase would be, the ronin kit is close to 330mm diameter, so I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has the kit
The front is still in development so I am open to suggestions. The 2 options which I identified are 300mm and 330mm. I will be test fitting the 330mm rotors tonight. If more people want to use 300mm rotors, I can go that route instead.
The brake bias would be effected, theoretically the rear rotors will see an increase in torque of roughly 6.5%, while the 300mm fronts would yield an 8.7% increase and 330mm would yeild a 19.5% increase.
As far as how noticable this increase would be, the ronin kit is close to 330mm diameter, so I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has the kit
#41
The rear brackets are almost finished, we may have them anodized, so that would add a little more time until they've available for sale.
The front brackets are nearly finished in the development stage, just making some final tweaks to minimize pad overhang. There will be a small amount of material that must be removed from the caliper (a couple minutes of work using a hand file), this has to do with the change in rotor geometry and was unavoidable. The good news is that the caliper doesn't have to be taken apart or even removed at the brake line(although it would make it easier to do so)
The front brackets are nearly finished in the development stage, just making some final tweaks to minimize pad overhang. There will be a small amount of material that must be removed from the caliper (a couple minutes of work using a hand file), this has to do with the change in rotor geometry and was unavoidable. The good news is that the caliper doesn't have to be taken apart or even removed at the brake line(although it would make it easier to do so)
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#45
Rotary Freak
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Not trying to threadjack, but I wanted to share my DIY 350mm rear BBK. Probably a bit too much for most, and requires 18" wheels. It also required grinding the caliper brackets since the radius is much different. But still able to get full pad coverage.
https://i.imgur.com/XRXC7xW.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/0mYUcWb.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/swP5Ckd.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/VE8DENY.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/XRXC7xW.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/0mYUcWb.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/swP5Ckd.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/VE8DENY.jpg
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KNONFS (03-26-19)
#46
The rear brackets are done, sitting on a shelf, they only waiting on me finishing up the instructions and having a set tested by someone other than myself. They will be available very shortly!
The front brackets which use a 330mm rotor are very very close to being done as well. teaser picture of the front kit kit tucked behind some 18's.
The front brackets which use a 330mm rotor are very very close to being done as well. teaser picture of the front kit kit tucked behind some 18's.
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KNONFS (04-03-19)
#49
Fistful of steel
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If you need someone to test the rear bracket let me know. I track my car quite a bit.
I wish I saw this earlier! I was going to make a set for myself to adapt SN95 Mustang rear rotors to my FC. Huge selection of rotors and they are dirt cheap. They are close to identical to FD standard rear rotors, a hub bore adapter just needs to be made.
I have the Ronin kit up front.
I wish I saw this earlier! I was going to make a set for myself to adapt SN95 Mustang rear rotors to my FC. Huge selection of rotors and they are dirt cheap. They are close to identical to FD standard rear rotors, a hub bore adapter just needs to be made.
I have the Ronin kit up front.