What options do I have for Upgrading the brakes on my AE-86. I have JDM discs allround ATM. Ive heard of some easy swaps from other models but cant remember what car its from.
I only know of a front brake upgrade and the credit must go to Terry Obrien.
RA40 serI complete struts. You purchase these, place your ae86 inserts in them, ae86 springs and strut tops. It is a bolt in job after all of that is done. SerI are the easiest as these are the same length as ae86. Unfortunately they have solid rotors but I have upgraded to DBA slotted rotors. If you really want vented there is a way using the ra40 struts but it involves sa63 calipers, mx63 cressida front part of the hubs(the bit with the wheel studs on it) and vented discs of some sort. Can't remember which ones though.
Another reason for changing struts is the fact that the ae86 stub axles are weak. The ra40 ones are far stronger and their wheel bearing is the same as a commodore which makes it easy to find parts.
Another reason for changing struts is the fact that the ae86 stub axles are weak. The ra40 ones are far stronger and their wheel bearing is the same as a commodore which makes it easy to find parts.
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Well the AE86 stub axle is not exactly made of wood and is quite up to the task of bearing bigger brakes. The RA40 ones are slightly different but 'far stronger' is debateable.
Brake Upgrades for AE-86
Sat, 23 November 2002 19:14
