Caliper swaps?

m1tch · September 26, 2008, 08:38:13 PM

Hmm well it seems they either need rebuilding, or changing lol does anyone know if FD disks will fit?

DRIFTMOTION · September 26, 2008, 11:00:59 PM

Quote from: m1tch;540655Hmm well it seems they either need rebuilding, or changing lol does anyone know if FD disks will fit?

I\'m not 100% sure but I think FD disks wont fit the FC. You could check by measuring the disk bell (measure the depth from the face your wheels mount onto. to the disk surface) If they are the same measurement as your FC disks then your one step closer to getting them on. If they differ (which I think they do) then they wont.:Thumbs-up

m1tch · September 26, 2008, 11:11:36 PM

But the FD calipers will fit, but not the disks? What are the advantages to the FD calipers? im guessing they are 4 pot the same as the FC

Prof · September 26, 2008, 11:38:50 PM

Quote from: grinder;540563but my rears did that - and they are only single piston ( just to throw a spanner in the works !! )

So did mine on one side - it was the upper swing bolt that was siezed - so the caliper could only compress in at the bottom

DRIFTMOTION · September 26, 2008, 11:48:15 PM

Quote from: m1tch;540686But the FD calipers will fit, but not the disks? What are the advantages to the FD calipers? im guessing they are 4 pot the same as the FC

If I remember correctly... FC FD disks share similar diamentions its the bells that differ. Advantages for the FDs are rigidity hence less caliper flex and more braking power. I think they may have a larger pad area or bigger pistons.

Ricco_04 · September 26, 2008, 11:55:11 PM

There are bigger clearances on the FD calipers which apparantley makes them less likely to cause you bothers!

pdtaylor18 · October 19, 2008, 03:34:34 PM

I saw a set of Mitsubishi calipers off a GTO and they look very similar. I will take a standard set and do some comparing. Not sure if they are better but it might open the door to see what else fits. I did read on RX7club that someone got a set of Evo calipers to fit with very little work,almost fell on.

Furb · December 31, 2008, 09:17:36 AM

Quote from: pdtaylor18;540425get a set of FD calipers on the front, they fit straight on,

happen to know any upgrades for the rear? :chat

pdtaylor18 · December 31, 2008, 01:44:44 PM

No nothing yet, be nice to find something that will slot straight on. I think for us its a case to see what those chaps across the pond do, keep us posted if you find anything.