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pumpupthejam 02-02-13 07:25 PM

I plan to do a 5 lug conversion, but am having trouble finding a write up.
 
1987 rx-7 fc n/a

So i have a 4 lug that i wish to convert to a 5 lug...but I am having a difficult time trying to find a write-up for this. The only ones I have found involved a dead link and aaroncake's "How to install 4 piston brakes on a 4 lug".

I imagine the complexity of this will not be too severe, so I am not worried about that. What I am concerned about are the parts required. I need to basically do this in a day or two because it is my daily, and before I begin I must gather all of the neccesary parts.

Oh, and the only suspension upgrade I have done so far are some Megan Racing Track Coilovers (that really should not affect anything but just throwing that out there in case).

This is what I think i need so far (please tell me if I am missing something).
1. 4 piston calipers (with pads obvi)
2. 4 piston rotors.
3. The 5 lug hubs.
4. 5 lug spindles? I read that you only need them for the rear, but please correct me if I am wrong.

Anyways, this is what i came up with just from my researching, but it is most likely missing something.

Thanks for reading and feed back is appreciated!

AGreen 02-02-13 08:15 PM


Originally Posted by pumpupthejam (Post 11363834)
This is what I think i need so far (please tell me if I am missing something).
1. 4 piston calipers (with pads obvi) Yep
2. 4 piston rotors.Yep
3. The 5 lug hubs. Yep
4. 5 lug spindles? I read that you only need them for the rear, but please correct me if I am wrong. Getting spindles all around is the easiest way.

Don't forget the 5x114.3 wheels

pumpupthejam 02-02-13 08:18 PM

haha you're awesome thanks.

I guess im set then.

misterstyx69 02-02-13 11:31 PM

You can get away with using the 4 lug spindles up front.Just put on the 5 lug hub,4 piston caliper.
just "massage" the dust shields..(they may rub,but if you bend them a touch they do work.)
..Did it got the Tshirt.

lostFC 02-03-13 06:49 AM

You also need brake hoses, rear calipers, rotors.

Keep in mind, the rear has 2 brake options... Solid rotor, and vented rotor. Those parts dont interchange.

pumpupthejam 02-03-13 11:07 AM

Alright thanks guys. This has all been very helpful. Ill definately remember the hoses and vented vs. nonvented.

Ordered the spindles/knuckles from rotary resurrection last night.


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