Anyone do a rear disk conversion?
11-03-2005, 11:37 PM
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are you into autocross? if no the drum brakes work plenty good IMO. you can also get nearly as many rims in 4 bolt patterns as 5 bolt so that shouldn't be a consideration.....go fast first and then slow down 
11-03-2005, 11:49 PM
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I have the Baer 12" conversion on my car, in 4-lug, though it should be identical other than the rotors.
When mine was done (I didn't install it) one of the mounting plates had be ground a couple thousands of an inch to fit properly as the piece that the plate mounts to wasn't exactly flat. A proportioning valve is neccessary, and I went with a Master Cylinder upgrade at the same time as well.
I love the kit though, the calipers are very light which saves unsprung weight, and the stopping power is great. I did wear through my pads after a very short lifespan, however I'm sure that's because I using a street pad on a race track. Rotor wear has been non-existent, and that's good, because rotors are damn expensive. It uses parts from corvettes/f-bodies so parts are easier to get (except rotors)
Post if you have any more questions
When mine was done (I didn't install it) one of the mounting plates had be ground a couple thousands of an inch to fit properly as the piece that the plate mounts to wasn't exactly flat. A proportioning valve is neccessary, and I went with a Master Cylinder upgrade at the same time as well.
I love the kit though, the calipers are very light which saves unsprung weight, and the stopping power is great. I did wear through my pads after a very short lifespan, however I'm sure that's because I using a street pad on a race track. Rotor wear has been non-existent, and that's good, because rotors are damn expensive. It uses parts from corvettes/f-bodies so parts are easier to get (except rotors)
Post if you have any more questions
11-04-2005, 11:35 AM
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factory brakes on my 91 were less than stellar. faded all the time and braking was pretty bad.
I am running dual piston pbr's up front and rear lincoln vii brakes. braking is much better now. (also did the MC, PV and booster aswell. i still need to get the adj pv on though).
I am running dual piston pbr's up front and rear lincoln vii brakes. braking is much better now. (also did the MC, PV and booster aswell. i still need to get the adj pv on though).
11-04-2005, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Stock865.0
are you into autocross? if no the drum brakes work plenty good IMO. you can also get nearly as many rims in 4 bolt patterns as 5 bolt so that shouldn't be a consideration.....go fast first and then slow down
11-04-2005, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by G-ForceJunkie
I have the Baer 12" conversion on my car, in 4-lug, though it should be identical other than the rotors.
When mine was done (I didn't install it) one of the mounting plates had be ground a couple thousands of an inch to fit properly as the piece that the plate mounts to wasn't exactly flat. A proportioning valve is neccessary, and I went with a Master Cylinder upgrade at the same time as well.
I love the kit though, the calipers are very light which saves unsprung weight, and the stopping power is great. I did wear through my pads after a very short lifespan, however I'm sure that's because I using a street pad on a race track. Rotor wear has been non-existent, and that's good, because rotors are damn expensive. It uses parts from corvettes/f-bodies so parts are easier to get (except rotors)
Post if you have any more questions
When mine was done (I didn't install it) one of the mounting plates had be ground a couple thousands of an inch to fit properly as the piece that the plate mounts to wasn't exactly flat. A proportioning valve is neccessary, and I went with a Master Cylinder upgrade at the same time as well.
I love the kit though, the calipers are very light which saves unsprung weight, and the stopping power is great. I did wear through my pads after a very short lifespan, however I'm sure that's because I using a street pad on a race track. Rotor wear has been non-existent, and that's good, because rotors are damn expensive. It uses parts from corvettes/f-bodies so parts are easier to get (except rotors)
Post if you have any more questions
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11-05-2005, 04:12 PM
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The 5-lug kits do not come with axles. With the exception of the rotors, the 4-lug and 5-lug kits are identical, so the pads for the 5-lug are also off a '90 corvette. I'm not sure about the rotors for the 5-lugs, there may be an OEM that has rotors that size.
What series do you plan on racing in?
What series do you plan on racing in?
11-06-2005, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by G-ForceJunkie
The 5-lug kits do not come with axles. With the exception of the rotors, the 4-lug and 5-lug kits are identical, so the pads for the 5-lug are also off a '90 corvette. I'm not sure about the rotors for the 5-lugs, there may be an OEM that has rotors that size.
What series do you plan on racing in?
What series do you plan on racing in?
none really, the engine has been done for 5 years now and the car has been siting for the same amount. i did a Porsche trackday (free because of my work :biggrin: ) and my girlfriends brother just got an 2005 STi. The trackday made me all exited about roadracing and the brother takes his sti to the track, (and keeps asking me when im ganna go) so im going to put a little money into the rear brakes and then i can go racing
11-06-2005, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by AllActionDan
none really, the engine has been done for 5 years now and the car has been siting for the same amount. i did a Porsche trackday (free because of my work :biggrin: ) and my girlfriends brother just got an 2005 STi. The trackday made me all exited about roadracing and the brother takes his sti to the track, (and keeps asking me when im ganna go) so im going to put a little money into the rear brakes and then i can go racing
