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Henn
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Re: fc rx7 brakes Thu, 23 September 2004 09:48 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
I've written a bunch about this onto a Sprinter, probably very similar to a T18, or you can swap to AE86 struts. Do a search for it.

Gotta do some messing around, fitting caliper inboard of the wheel and disc outboard of the lower control arm is tricky.

Should be able to get calipers around $250-300 a pair if you look. A bigger 15/16 or 1 inch master cylinder is a good idea.

My advice though, they are total overkill on a 950kg car even for race use. Do something smaller and cheaper and simpler.

Hen

PS. joyride, I can't understand why anyone could possibly describe these brakes as weak, unless of course they drive a mine truck.

[Updated on: Thu, 23 September 2004 09:59]

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