Fit Suspension & Brake ModificationsThreads discussing suspension and brake related modifications for the Honda Fit
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Does anyone know of any brake kits that will fit inside of a 15" wheel? Most of the complete brake kits that I've found require at least a 17" wheel. Is there such thing as a medium brake kit?
My only other option would be to replace my pads/rotors, but I'd really like to replace the caliper, as well, if it's possible.
Post up if you know something. I'm sure I'm not the only one looking for one
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Try to look for the D2 Racing 6 pot brake kit. It is suitable for 15" wheels with slotted rotors, stainless brake lines and new calipers.
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Big brake kits are like always having an import model in your passenger seat. Sure, it makes the car look really good, but in the end it hurts performance.
That being said: if you have a true need for a BBK, go for it, but otherwise you just need pads. Start toying with pad compound before swapping around parts.
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Big brake kits are like always having an import model in your passenger seat. Sure, it makes the car look really good, but in the end it hurts performance.
That being said: if you have a true need for a BBK, go for it, but otherwise you just need pads. Start toying with pad compound before swapping around parts.
Very good analogy…just like girls, if you aren’t getting any performance increase, you’ve chosen the wrong one! There are pretty girls, smart girls and sex crazed girls, if you don’t get it all…you need a different one. Super models are great to look at in a magazine, but I like the ones that perform between the sheets the most – if you know what I meanJ Try a Playboy centerfold…they are just a beautiful and not just easy on the eyes – they perform well too!
Yes…I agree…a lot of big brakes out there are just eye candy (all show and no go), so choose carefully.
In the Type-R brakes link, there are lots of variations listed; from cheap to high performance…all that fit in a 15-inch wheel.
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Guys, remember that bbk pads cost a small fortune. If you just pick up a set of decent pads (I prefer Hawk HPS) they'll be pretty cheap. I've got a brand new set I'll sell for $60.
Project µ’s will not fit 15” Weds SA-70’s.
Anyone sure of what 15” wheels they will fit?
When the calipers are actually mounted, it's even worse: holes don't even come close to lineing up. I am supremely bummed that I'll be losing these wheels, but I refuse to go up to a 16". Like I said, anybody absolutely sure which 15" wheel will fit.
OK…here is what you need to do. Get a carpenter’s square (it looks like a big “L”). They are usually about 24” long on one leg and about 18” long on the other. Mount the brakes on the car and lay the long leg of the square over the flat face of the hub. This will take some doing because of the raised center for the centric mounting of the wheel. Putting a machined spacer would work here too. Rotate the hub with the square to find the furthest distance. Measure that distance to the center of the hub and add an eighth of an inch for clearance. Then you go shopping.
Word of advice…find the lightest wheels you can…lighter means less material – thinner sections = larger diameter. I’d start with Enkei Enkei Wheels : 2009 Race & Tuning Series
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If you are to get some Enkei RPF1 wheels and some lighter tires you might be surprised to find that you don't need bigger brakes...... I did it and think that it surpassed the KWSC, I also have, as an improvement.
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