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Cars by Model Type => 2nd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: L18M on July 23, 2009, 02:58:51 AM

Title: what uprated brakes & pads? (grinder friendly)
Post by: L18M on July 23, 2009, 02:58:51 AM
as above really.
looking to see whats on offer for fc with uprated disk and pads for a few hundred quids.

recommendations / review pls :)
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Title: what uprated brakes & pads? (grinder friendly)
Post by: ashc on July 23, 2009, 02:47:59 PM
Are FD callipers and discs a worthy upgrade for the FC?
Title: what uprated brakes & pads? (grinder friendly)
Post by: Speedline Imports on July 23, 2009, 03:10:36 PM
I have a set of FC grooved discs here for sale.  Combined with some good pads, it coupld be a cheap upgrade...
 
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Title: what uprated brakes & pads? (grinder friendly)
Post by: grinder on July 23, 2009, 04:19:14 PM
FD discs wont fit the FC - so thats out the window

and they reckon a cheap upgrade is to change the fluid and bleed the brakes ;)
Title: what uprated brakes & pads? (grinder friendly)
Post by: m1tch on July 23, 2009, 04:21:41 PM
Black diamond grooved disks with hawk pads I think have been found to be the best combo so far, unless you are lucky to find the re-a bolt on upgrade or make a spacer bracket to fit R33 brakes :)
Title: what uprated brakes & pads? (grinder friendly)
Post by: dthebuk on July 23, 2009, 05:22:04 PM
theres not a lot of point in just getting FD callipers as theyre pretty much the same as the TII brakes performance wise
Title: what uprated brakes & pads? (grinder friendly)
Post by: m1tch on July 23, 2009, 05:24:06 PM
Agreed, the turbo II setup is 4 pot, and are very good as standard :) perhaps just uprate the disks and get braided lines :)
Title: what uprated brakes & pads? (grinder friendly)
Post by: L18M on July 23, 2009, 05:56:50 PM
have got, should have braided lined on the way.

what are ebc pads n disk like anyone? mintrex?
im guessing project moo and endless are gonna be mega bucks? lol

martin: i thought the rears were close to worn? they stock pads on the fc u breaking?
Title: what uprated brakes & pads? (grinder friendly)
Post by: Prof on July 23, 2009, 06:04:04 PM
Quote from: dthebuk;629189theres not a lot of point in just getting FD callipers as theyre pretty much the same as the TII brakes performance wise

That is true performance wise, but the FD calipers tend to suffer less from moisture getting in and causing stuck pistons.  But a service on the caliper will sort that out.
 
I must admit, changing disks and pads made a huge difference on the cab - and it\'s a heavier car.
Title: what uprated brakes & pads? (grinder friendly)
Post by: Speedline Imports on July 23, 2009, 07:35:50 PM
Fronts are like new, rears have about a 1mm lip, still loads of life in them.  I will have  look to see what pads were one them.