mightymouse0x

hi, i know the brakes on the fc are good, especailly the 4 pot brakes like mine, but eventually i would love to upgrade, cause i think braking is just as important as speed. anyways there are these project mu brake kits for the FD that are awesome, but was wondering if they could fit the FC?

Bigretardhead

I'm pretty sure they won't fit, but I'd like to hear another answer. but why not just get a kit made for the FC?

mightymouse0x

hmm, i dunno if project mu would make them. i guess i could call or something, lets see what anyone else says

Cheers!

yup. the front calipers will you will need to make a new bracket.
good luck.

mightymouse0x

so could i get that new bracket from project mu probably, or do i have to get it custom made at a shop? sorry i dont know what bracket your talking about

1FastT2

iTrader: (1)

I did have read about an FD guy putting T2 calipers on his car so im sure it can be done the other way around.

OC_

are the FD calipers much different the the FC 4-pistons?

3isacharm

they're 4-pots too aren't they? if you're going to spend tons of money on brakes like the project mu's, why not go for a kit by re-a or another manufacturer that are made for the car?

Bigretardhead

I think Endless makes a 6-pot kit for FC's

rotarygod

iTrader: (1)

The brake pads are the same size for the FC's and FD's. The calipers would be directly interchangeable except that Mazda made a casting change on the FD's. The FC calipers will bolt up to an FD but not the other way around. You have to see it to understand why. The biggest difference is that the FD rotors are larger. You can just physically install the FD rotors onto the FC. They fit. You just need to make an adapter to space the calipers out that extra inch or so. It would be very wise to also install a new adjustable proportioning valve at the same time. If you really want to have fun, adapt the brake booster from the FD or one from a 929 onto the car.

driftaholic

AP racing does, its like $1600

www.stillen.com

driftaholic

also www.corksport.com has upgrades

mightymouse0x

i wanted to go with the 6 pot brake system, and i deffinately want a 2 piece brake rotor. hmm but i didnt know endless makes a brake kit for the FC, i guess i will look around more.

but basically yes it is possible but not really worth it, it would be easier to just get one thats made for the fc, right?

OC_

want to see the coolest rotor?
http://www.pitstopusa.com/images/SIE...TORDISPLAY.jpg

BlackR1

jeff@rotary power in gardena, CA has adapter brackets

chris-reedtn

you can also get the ferrari f40-50 kits as well as i have seen people use porshe brakes on there FC's

-Chris

3isacharm

OC, yes that looks cool, but it seems that would decrease the area that the pad can contact the rotor. looks like kind of a waste.

mightymouse0x

personally i think that rotor looks weird, hah and i doubt it would work good. OooOO F40 or F50 kits would be a dream, they are so big. and i know they gotta be so expensive. would i also need to get special adapters for the ferrari and porche brakes? i would assume so. thanks for you help guys.

n4ji

iTrader: (1)

That has to be the most rediculous rotor I've ever seen! What is the measure of the actual braking surface on it?

j200pruf

iTrader: (4)

They use rotors kinda like that on motorcycles, they work very well.
And thanks for stealing my avatar dude :p

mightymouse0x

haha oops. this was the only good shot of an FC i had. i need to find more anyways.

the ferrari rotors have got to have a good brakin surface. minus all the cross drilling, but id rather have those than it be a flat disc, goin about 200 mph and braking would just glaze up those pads