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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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Replacement Calipers

I plan on changing up my calipers as soon as I get a bigger rim with some more space :3 (the 14in Enkeis barely clear the calipers, had to do a tad of grinding). What are some good replacements that aren't too too pricey. I don't want a whole new brake kit, just some calipers for now.

I didn't really see much discussion going on about calipers in the forum. :3 Hopefully there's not already a thread about this.
 
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 02:04 AM
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any reason why? if your not looking for a big brake kit save your money.

the cheapest kit i have found is probably this one
http://fastbrakes.com/shop/index.php?cPath=28_207
 
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by redrumm
any reason why? if your not looking for a big brake kit save your money.

the cheapest kit i have found is probably this one
FastBrakes - Upgrade your brakes - Big brake kits - Improve your braking
I just don't like having calipers that I had to grind down a bit, plus I wanna start autocrossing just for fun and I'd like to have new calipers for that. (just encase I weakened the calipers to much)

I guess that 11inch kit is pretty cheap, might just go with that.
 
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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well with 14's i can see why you have to grind them down. you should have just went with a spacer to avoid the grinding. if you upgrade pads and lines you should be fine with stock calipers. im running mine right now and i really dont think i need anymore stoping power unless i get really serious about tracking the car
 
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by redrumm
well with 14's i can see why you have to grind them down. you should have just went with a spacer to avoid the grinding. if you upgrade pads and lines you should be fine with stock calipers. im running mine right now and i really dont think i need anymore stoping power unless i get really serious about tracking the car
Spacers wouldn't have helped, it was the inside that was grinding.
 
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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oh ok i thought it was rubbing on the spokes.
 
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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You could always look into a swapping in rotors from a few different cars, s2000, legend, nsx, or you could be really baller and swap in a set from a newer RL, they look similar to brembos
 
Old May 17, 2009 | 03:13 AM
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I myself would LOVE to be to just the Wilwood caliper and brace that is included in the wilwood kit they sell. I already have rotors and lines installed.
 
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