I have a set of custom 4 bolt wheels I really like but I want better brakes. What is the best setup to run/where do I get it? Duh I mean BRAKE upgrade
i recommend a convection oven, probably with a pizza stone.
I'm very happy with my Viking Oven for Baking , best upgrade I've done
fuck, I'm never going to hear the end of that am I?
An EZ Bake would be cheaper.
You have to define first what you want in "better brakes". Most people slag off the stock system simply because it's stock, not because they've actually had any problems with it.
Do you want less pedal effort? Do you NEED more fade resistance? Have you actually had your brakes fade? Have you ever rebuilt your stock brakes?
If you want big vented rotors and four-piston calipers for the trick factor, then lay out the list of what bling factor you want, and ask about that specifically.
QUOTE (MikeP @ Jun 16 2005, 02:56 PM) |
What is the best setup to run/where do I get it? Duh I mean BRAKE upgrade |
everyone likes a good ass, but no one likes a smart ass
Mike,
in the picture above, you'll see some new 7075 billet aluminum hubs that are for sale in the 'club store.
These go right onto your stock /4 struts ('73-'76),these allow you to bolt on 911 vented rotors and use 911 front calipers.
A few people are using this setup with Volvo calipers, as for the rotors in the picture, those are mine, 12.20" diameter vented Wilwood rotors with an aluminum hat, I will be using aluminum turbo RX-7 calipers.
Rich,
Mike has a nice V8 conversion car, close to 400hp I think
I sould clarify this is in a 475bhp V8 car.
So mike tell us more about the rotors/hats? (sorry for the Hijack) ,
Larger swept area? less sprung weight? Full floating? $$$?
do they change the wheel spacing? anyone have first hand knowledge of renegade's setup?
QUOTE (rdauenhauer @ Jun 16 2005, 12:10 PM) |
So mike tell us more about the rotors/hats? (sorry for the Hijack) , Larger swept area? less sprung weight? Full floating? $$$? |
You also need to think about the rear brakes. With a V8 esp, you're going to have enough rear weight bias that more rear brakes would be a good idea. Apparently, spacers are available (ask Eric Shea) for the stock rear calipers to run with vented rotors. Which rotors is another matter, but perhaps redrilled Carrera rotors will work?
If you're going with front calipers with more piston area, you'll need different rear calipers, too, or you'll end up with a front-biased brake system, anyway. The trouble here is the parking brake. Some people advocate a separate cable-operated caliper (Wilwood has 'em). Some like the 911 setup (but that's only 5-lug).
Question: can you put spacers in the stock FRONT calipers for vented rotors? If so, this seems to me to be a good stab at a setup, as brake balance will be the same as stock, but you'll have more heat capacity with vented rotors all round.
QUOTE (MikeP @ Jun 16 2005, 12:18 PM) |
do they change the wheel spacing? anyone have first hand knowledge of renegade's setup? |
Thanks Mike, I'll probably be picking up a set from you shortly.
Please stay away from Mike Mueller's rusty rotors. No matter how cheap he offers them to you, you should not be bolting on rusty parts!
I don't know, if that isn't a face you can trust, what is?
QUOTE (MikeP @ Jun 16 2005, 02:25 PM) |
I don't know, if that isn't a face you can trust, what is? |
ouch. as the glove falls to the floor a collective "gasp" was hear throughout the forum......
Ding, ding...
:popcorn: :whitegloves: :darkglasses:
M
come on Qarl, I'll show you mine if you show me yours ...okay, I'll go 1st...Mike, here is my mockup of the adapter (yes, it really is made of wood)
cover you eyes kids, a picture of the front:
Mike,
When are you going to admit that is a mockup and there are no hubs. Next thing you'll tell us they are in the ecomm section, hahahaha
Mueller, you just drive around on the discs??
There are no studs to bolt the rims too!
damn ricer parts on a porsche, mazda brakes not less
QUOTE (scott thacher @ Jun 16 2005, 09:06 PM) |
damn ricer parts on a porsche, mazda brakes not less |
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