Whats the different between S5 FC and FD's 4 piston caliper
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If they're all basically the same, would a big brake kit made for a FD fit on a FC? Or are there certain aspects to the FD braking system that would keep that from happening (bolt locations and such)?
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How hard is the conversion to do?
I'm due for a front 5-lug swap on my FC3S and would prefer the larger front FD3S brakes if the swap is easy to pull off.
Has anyone done this?
RETed - Maybe you could elaborate on it more?
I'm due for a front 5-lug swap on my FC3S and would prefer the larger front FD3S brakes if the swap is easy to pull off.
Has anyone done this?
RETed - Maybe you could elaborate on it more?
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The 4 piston FC and the FD calipers are only different in the castings. Internally they are the same and have no advantage over each other. The FD just uses a larger diameter rotor. If you try to install an FD caliper on an FC rotor however it won't fit as the differences in castings will become apparent.
If you are doing a 4 lug to 5 lug conversion, you need to change the master cylinder and the brake booster as well. These are different and the car will not stop very well if you don't. I learned this the hard way.
If you are doing a 4 lug to 5 lug conversion, you need to change the master cylinder and the brake booster as well. These are different and the car will not stop very well if you don't. I learned this the hard way.
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https://www.rx7club.com/race-car-tech-103/tii-brake-upgrade-options-big-brakes-523359/
Search for and read his other posts for more details on his build.
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Here is a thread to start you off:
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=523359
Search for and read his other posts for more details on his build.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=523359
Search for and read his other posts for more details on his build.