So Manny, how many track events have you put on the system now? Any problems? Any suggestions for the install?

 

Manny, I forgot to ask-- did you get that catch can working OK? If yes, what did you have to change? Thanks.

 

7 track events, and no problems at all. Pad changes are a snap because the pistons collapse very easily.

The catch can always worked...it was the oil filler neck gasket that was leaking causing oil to spray everywhere...

 

sleeper I heard the 99 ABS system was upgraded from a 16bit to 32bit. Since you've done the brakes you should check it out, might buy you a couple feet here and there. Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm definately going to go that route once I get my suspension sorted out.

 

US spec ABS works just fine with the '99 Type RS brakes, but thanks!

 

Carter, the stainless steel DOT brakelines are available from Mazdaspeed sports Development (formerly Mazda Competition Parts).

 

Before Coulthard Fan gets his bridges in a wad...I believe the so-called stock '99 Type RS Rx7 pads are made by Sumitomo as well They're a great compound for both road and track.

It'll be easy for you all now. Just call up Mazdaspeed sports Development (1-800-435-2508, Brian or Tim will answer) order up the parts including the pads and Mazdaspeed stainless steel braided lines...slap everything on, and go run with the Porsche 911s at the track!

It can't get any simpler!

Best of luck!

 

Glad to hear you like the setup Manny. As far as track events at Road Atlanta, there's the upcoming Panoz one day event, not sure if its worth it for you to make the drive, I just wanted to keep you updated.

Tim Benton

 

Thanks, Tim...I won't be traveling that far outside IN anymore...

 

Sticking to the FATT events and such in your somewhat immediate area? What about MADS? Just curious if there was a possiblity to meet up at an event in the future. Get some pointers for sure

Tim

 

Yeah...no MADS for me either...travel budget is limited, and my Rx7 is high-mileage (98,000 miles) so there's always a risk of popping the motor 600 miles away from home. I'm sure we'll meet some day...until then enjoy Road Atlanta--it's a great track--one of the best in the country!

 

Hey Lunar7!

Could you list the part number for the 17-inch Type RS spare wheel and tire? I know that the wheel alone is $300--a bit pricey, but at least I'll have usable trunk space again Right now I'm carrying a full-size spare in the back. It's not secured properly, so I pray that I DON'T get rear-ended and the full-size spare doesn't go flying toward the front and knocking me out

The Japanese spare tire is not DOT approved, but we might be able to get the spare tire from the Tire Rack?

What size is the Type RS spare tire?

 

Any pictures???

 

No, I don't have any pics of the Type RS brakes on the car. They basically look the same as stock, just larger. They proportionally fill a 17-inch wheel, like the US spec FD brakes fill up the stock 16-inch wheel

 

SleepR1: I can't help it, I look at these Japanese automotive industry suppliers' financials frequently in my job. Plus, I'm a pain in the *** by nature

It's interesting to note that the 99 pads work so well on the track. I simply love the stock 93 pads for the street & autocrossing. They were designed for: longevity, quiet operation, smoothness (don't bite/grab too hard), and very little dust. But their limitations on the track are well documented. Have you run the 99 pads on the track at the same time as the Hoosiers yet? (You said earlier that you had no fade with your AVS tires.)

 

Yes, I've run the stock '99 Type RS Sumitomo pads with the Hoosiers. The pads work very well!

 

Did you get any pictures yet?
Could you describe what they look like?

 

glass,

The Type RS brakes inside 17-inch wheels look like the stockers inside stock 16-inch wheels

 

I am looking for a Big Brake Kit for my 3rd gen. What is the consensus on all of the kits on the market?

Thanks

 

Yes, this I'd like to know. Being that I don't own a FD this is some good info.

TIA, Rishie

 

I will name several major kit

Endless 4/6 pot
Brembo
AP racing
Project Mu 6 pot

 

Besides those named above, I'll be more specific

AP Racing (4 pot/6 pot) from M2, Corksport, KVR, or Ntech
Wilwood (4 pot/6 pot/8pot) from M2, PFS
Mov'it (4 pot porsche(brembo re-mark)) from UG
Brembo (4 pot/6 pot/8 pot) from Stillen, UG, Brembo, CWR, uhh.. I can't remember who else
Alcon (various calipers + rotor sizes) from Japan + Alcon or Greddy I think still sells them in Japan.

99 FD RS (bigger rotors, if i am not mistaken) MazdaComp
Endless (4 pot/6 pot, various Calipers + rotor sizes) whoever you can get it from

 

I just got all the parts for my rear brakes today. Many people (including me) who upgrade the front brakes find the rear brakes inadequate after the switch. That screws up the balance, so some bigger rear brakes can be used to get the car back in balance. One option is to get the Mazda RZ rear setup (rotors & calipers) from MazdaSpeed, but apparently this doesn't quite make up the difference if you have some extra beefy front brakes. The RZ setup for front and rear has to be the bargain leader for big brakes all around, but many of us are vain and want some fancier calipers or want even bigger brakes with more pad options that you get from using a more popular caliper.

Anyway, here's what you can do for the rear if the RZ rears won't cut it for you:

MazdaSpeed (http://www.mazdamotorsports.com/):
- RZ rear rotors

Widefoot Racing (search for WidefootRacing on the forum to get contact info for David Breslau):
- NDL caliper brackets

Essex Parts (call and ask for Scott Refert, http://www.essexparts.com/):
- Wlwood 4-piston 1.12" NDL calipers
- Custom brake lines
- Brake pads (I chose Ferodo DS2500 for street, DS3000 for track, but they can get just about any pads that are made for the NDLs plus matching pads for whatever calipers you have on the front)

The whole setup costs about $800, plus whatever pads you get for the front, etc. You lose the parking brake, but it doesn't seem like there are a lot of options for calipers with an integrated parking brake hookup. I guess I'll just put the car in gear and take care to park only on level ground. Stick with the RZ calipers if the parking brake is really important to you.

A front setup that also uses Wilwood calipers (brand match for the rears described here) is available at: http://westpenn.rx-7.org/brake_offer.htm

M2 and Brembo can also set you up with nice brakes for all four corners, too.

-Max

 

Is there a difference between the Type RS and RZ FD Rx7 brakes? I have the RS brakes fr/rr and have been quite happy with them

 

I think RZ use bigger rotor. But I have to check my book when home to be sure.