FD Calipers on a FC Turbo II
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Hi there.
i saw this post that you posted about your FD caliper swop on the FC. I just wanted to know what discs you used. I know they say the offset on the FD is defferent. Did you need to use a spacer also with the calipers or just bolt the FD calipers straight on with the correct disc?
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You can use all of the FC parts with the FD caliper, including pads, rotors, spindle, and hub. The FD calipers is functionally identical to the FC one, except for a slightly more modern casting. I think even the rebuild kit is the same.
Mine bolted up fine (although I have a spacer between the hub and the rotor because I have 4 lug hubs), on a 5 lug hub they should bolt up without modification. In all fairness I haven't tested it yet, but all the parts bolt together and move as they should. And many others have done this before me with success.
EDIT: I should also mention that there is no advantage in function, only form. They look newer, but the calipers have no extra braking power (I think even the FD rotor is only 1/16 inch greater in diameter). If you're doing it for aesthetics or because the calipers are on hand, go for it. But I wouldn't go out and spend money on it otherwise.
Mine bolted up fine (although I have a spacer between the hub and the rotor because I have 4 lug hubs), on a 5 lug hub they should bolt up without modification. In all fairness I haven't tested it yet, but all the parts bolt together and move as they should. And many others have done this before me with success.
EDIT: I should also mention that there is no advantage in function, only form. They look newer, but the calipers have no extra braking power (I think even the FD rotor is only 1/16 inch greater in diameter). If you're doing it for aesthetics or because the calipers are on hand, go for it. But I wouldn't go out and spend money on it otherwise.
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A friend of mine and myself were debating this recently, oddly enough. I've never understood why I've seen and heard of so many people over the years going on about FD brakes over their previously 4 pot FC brakes. As far as I've always been aware, there is zero performance benefit.
In my opinion the FC 4 pots look more beefy from a visual standpoint. They're different from today's plain Jane smooth calipers.
In my opinion the FC 4 pots look more beefy from a visual standpoint. They're different from today's plain Jane smooth calipers.
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Visually speaking, I prefer the look of the FD calipers. I think the lines are a bit cleaner. However the bigger casting may interfere with wheel selection.
If someone happens to have an FD rotor and an FC rotor laying around to compare visually, that would be very useful. Considering this thread has been revived after several years of inactivity, it would be prudent to add as much useful data as we can.
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You can use all of the FC parts with the FD caliper, including pads, rotors, spindle, and hub. The FD calipers is functionally identical to the FC one, except for a slightly more modern casting. I think even the rebuild kit is the same.
Mine bolted up fine (although I have a spacer between the hub and the rotor because I have 4 lug hubs), on a 5 lug hub they should bolt up without modification. In all fairness I haven't tested it yet, but all the parts bolt together and move as they should. And many others have done this before me with success.
EDIT: I should also mention that there is no advantage in function, only form. They look newer, but the calipers have no extra braking power (I think even the FD rotor is only 1/16 inch greater in diameter). If you're doing it for aesthetics or because the calipers are on hand, go for it. But I wouldn't go out and spend money on it otherwise.
Mine bolted up fine (although I have a spacer between the hub and the rotor because I have 4 lug hubs), on a 5 lug hub they should bolt up without modification. In all fairness I haven't tested it yet, but all the parts bolt together and move as they should. And many others have done this before me with success.
EDIT: I should also mention that there is no advantage in function, only form. They look newer, but the calipers have no extra braking power (I think even the FD rotor is only 1/16 inch greater in diameter). If you're doing it for aesthetics or because the calipers are on hand, go for it. But I wouldn't go out and spend money on it otherwise.
I'm going to build a FC subframe into my FB. Got the FD calipers, still need all the rest though. I read that the FD caliper casting is a bit smaler on the outside. Apparently they were able to move one of the oil ports slightly alowing for a wider verity of wheel fitments. But the rest is exactly the same with the exception of how they look.
would like to use 15inch wheels on that brake setup if it will got.
Thanks again for the info. This was very helpful.
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I can confirm that the FD calipers make it easier to fit certain aftermarket wheels without wheel spacers as the FC calipers are quite bulky and can foul on the inner wheel.
It is correct that the calipers are functionally identical and use the same rebuild kit. The pads are also the same. However the pad hardware, anti-rattle springs etc are different.
It is correct that the calipers are functionally identical and use the same rebuild kit. The pads are also the same. However the pad hardware, anti-rattle springs etc are different.
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