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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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Fellow Rotorheads,

This is the brake project that I have been working on for couple of months now. I finally finished it yesterday! Check out these pics... I used TII calipers, BMW brake rotors and still used the Rx2 hub!!!! The rotor is about 11 1/2 inches compared to the 9 inch original. I had to make a custom bracket to accept the caliper and rotor. Everything FITS LIKE A GLOVE with no rubbing issues
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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Looks really good. Let us know how it works.
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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how much for the autozone bag and the aluminum can.
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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how much for the autozone bag and the aluminum can.
for you free!
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 01:45 AM
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what year bmw are the rotors from,maybe i can try this out.
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 02:25 AM
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im down for this too any info???
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by rotarydave2006
what year bmw are the rotors from,maybe i can try this out.

I used a 1989 325I and they line up with the Rx2 hub with minimal adjustment.
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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im down for this too any info???
check your PM.
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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Wow, this looks great. I have been looking for replacement rotors but keep coming up empty. This looks like a great upgrade and a way to have parts you can easily find to replace. I would be very interested to learn more. Maybe a quick how-to if you are willing to share your recipe.

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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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Thanks! I have no problem sharing the details. Still working on the perfection and all the measurements. I'm hoping I can bring a strut housing with everything mounted to 7Stock.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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Nice work!

Are you using a stock RX7 rotor/hub with the rotor machined off and hole tapped to bold the BMW rotor on?
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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I wish I could be at 7stock. Michigan would be a long drive in my deuce. I look forward to hearing the details.
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Originally Posted by 13BT_RX3
Nice work!

Are you using a stock RX7 rotor/hub with the rotor machined off and hole tapped to bold the BMW rotor on?
Thanks! I'm using the Rx2 hub with the rotors tapped to hold the BMW rotors. Right now I'm in the process of bolting the hub to the rotor.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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Hey, curious if you made any progress on your brake swap? I would appreciate any specifics you have. I would love to do something similar to my deuce.

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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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I'm done with the brake upgrade. All I need to do is document the steps to share with you guys.
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Cool, sounds like a nice upgrade.

Thanks,

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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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Any thought that you might make some of the caliper adapter plates to sell?
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Yes, I can ship you one let me know. I have one now its spoken for a forum member.
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I would also be interested in some if all works out good for you.
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BUMBLEBEE7
I'm done with the brake upgrade. All I need to do is document the steps to share with you guys.
Hey BUMBLEBEE7, any chance you have been able to document your steps to share?

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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BUMBLEBEE7
Fellow Rotorheads,

This is the brake project that I have been working on for couple of months now. I finally finished it yesterday! Check out these pics... I used TII calipers, BMW brake rotors and still used the Rx2 hub!!!! The rotor is about 11 1/2 inches compared to the 9 inch original. I had to make a custom bracket to accept the caliper and rotor. Everything FITS LIKE A GLOVE with no rubbing issues
man good job i am in the process of a total restoration of my rx2 man this info is a grate help to me i will try thing out man thanks for sharing
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Sorry guys I been on the road traveling for work. I will make time during the turkey week end to document the steps with detail pictures.
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