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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Brake calipers

Ok heres the deal I want to put heavier duty calipers on and was wondering if the 86 turbo calipers would bolt up to the n/a caliper spot? I have non adjustable sys. and only single calipers all around.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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I just posted in your other thread but yeah they will fit just get the 5 lug hubs to go with the new calibers as well as the rotors. Make sure you get the vented rotors for the back I have heard that some 4 piston caliber 5 lug cars didn't have vented rear rotors.
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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If you have 4 lug hubs, a little bit of fabrication is required but it can be done as well.
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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well if I want to just stay with the 4 lug patter i have will these fit? Cause there is not many part cars in my area close by for the 5 lug.
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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While you can bolt the 4 piston calipers directly into a 4 lug setup, it won't do anything close to what I would consider "fitting". Much of the pads will be hanging in open air and won't touch the rotor.

I have a writeup on how to 4 piston a 4 lug car going on my website at next update, but it's not quite done and probably won't be until the end of the month.

Until then, take a look at this thread where I describe the process:

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=777384
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