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This is with a stock replacement StopTech sloted disc (P/N 126.40021SR). This was a huge upgrade over the stock pancakes. But this was still not enough for me. So,this is what I will upgrate to Type-R brake system. This is my start point.
This is with a stock replacement StopTech sloted disc (P/N 126.40021SR). This was a huge upgrade over the stock pancakes. But this was still not enough for me. So,this is what I will upgrate to Type-R brake system. This is my start point.
0 2009/07/19 04:35:58
This is with a StopTech full floating disc installed and Type-R caliper bracket. The StopTech discs are very nice with aluminum hat section (center). I got them from http://store.zeckhausen.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=159_553_1550_1552&products_id=4347 An even cheaper version would be to install Spoon discs http://www.spoonsports.us/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=45251-4H1014. I chose the StopTech ($450) because they are 25-mm wide and the Spoon ($197) is 23-mm wide. both discs are 282-mm in diameter. Stock diameter is 262-mm.
This is with a StopTech full floating disc installed and Type-R caliper bracket. The StopTech discs are very nice with aluminum hat section (center). I got them from http://store.zeckhausen.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=159_553_1550_1552&products_id=4347 An even cheaper version would be to install Spoon discs http://www.spoonsports.us/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=45251-4H1014. I chose the StopTech ($450) because they are 25-mm wide and the Spoon ($197) is 23-mm wide. both discs are 282-mm in diameter. Stock diameter is 262-mm.
0 2009/07/19 04:41:10
This is with the Axxis UTL pads and Type-R caliper. This caliper was gotten from http://store.zeckhausen.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=159_553_1550_1551&products_id=4349 for only $79! How is that for a cheap upgrade?
This is with the Axxis UTL pads and Type-R caliper. This caliper was gotten from http://store.zeckhausen.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=159_553_1550_1551&products_id=4349 for only $79! How is that for a cheap upgrade?
0 2009/07/19 04:51:58
This how it looks under a 16" accessory wheel. BUT, there is not room between the caliper and the wheel. Need to install 3-mm wheel spacers and longer studs...so close, yet so far!
This how it looks under a 16" accessory wheel. BUT, there is not room between the caliper and the wheel. Need to install 3-mm wheel spacers and longer studs...so close, yet so far!
0 2009/07/19 04:54:09
This is what it looks like under the stock 15" Sport wheel. Same problem here. The caliper just touches the inside of the wheel. Need the 3-mm spacers and longer studs...sigh!
This is what it looks like under the stock 15" Sport wheel. Same problem here. The caliper just touches the inside of the wheel. Need the 3-mm spacers and longer studs...sigh!
0 2009/07/19 04:56:04
Another view of the 15-inchers.
Another view of the 15-inchers.
0 2009/07/19 04:57:34
A gooder shot of the Type-R installation.
A gooder shot of the Type-R installation.
0 2009/07/19 04:58:32
This is the scrape mark from the caliper touching the inside of the wheel. This is why the 3-mm wheel spacers are needed (and longer studs). I did not rotate my 16-incher, so no marks on that wheel.
This is the scrape mark from the caliper touching the inside of the wheel. This is why the 3-mm wheel spacers are needed (and longer studs). I did not rotate my 16-incher, so no marks on that wheel.
0 2009/07/19 04:59:17
Side comparison of a StopTech stock replaement disc to a StopTech Type-R disc.
Side comparison of a StopTech stock replaement disc to a StopTech Type-R disc.
0 2009/07/25 19:30:18
21-mm for the stock size disc compared to 25-mm for the StopTech Type-R AeroRotor disc.
21-mm for the stock size disc compared to 25-mm for the StopTech Type-R AeroRotor disc.
0 2009/07/25 19:31:48
Type-R caliper on the left, Fit caliper on the right.
Type-R caliper on the left, Fit caliper on the right.
0 2009/07/25 19:34:14
End view of a Type-R caliper on the left and a Fit caliper on the right.
End view of a Type-R caliper on the left and a Fit caliper on the right.
0 2009/07/25 19:35:42
Completed installation with 3-mm wheel spacer and longer wheel studs.
Completed installation with 3-mm wheel spacer and longer wheel studs.
0 2009/07/25 19:37:08
This is how much the studs stick out...
This is how much the studs stick out...
0 2009/07/25 19:38:06
Disc Conversion
Disc Conversion
0 2009/08/04 11:52:49