EVO brake conversion, front and rear.

Miata_mx5 · 11-06-2008, 11:22 AM

If i had an FC i would def. do something like this.

Those brakes look so similar to my 4 pot Brembo R32 GTR brakes. I love the way these stock brembos stop this front heavy car.

Love the writeup. How much would everything cost to do it right?

11-06-2008, 11:27 AM

Honestly as nice as it looks I think it is a bit much (both price and work) for an FC that really dont NEED that much brake.

The 4 pot calipers with some good rotors and great pads is plenty..

Phoenix7 · 11-06-2008, 11:32 AM

+1^^,

props for working on it and I want to see the new numbers and details on the benefits for knowledge purposes but I don't see myself doing this in the future.

Don't forget nice tires....you can have the best brakes in the world and you won't improve anything without good tires.

11-06-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by phoenix7

Don't forget nice tires....you can have the best brakes in the world and you won't improve anything without good tires.

+1

Dont matter how nice your brakes are if the tires wont stop the car.
I am sure I said it before but I wanted to make sure I did not come off negative..

GREAT JOB!!!!! they look AWSOME and I say to each their own, go for it and keep us updated

Phoenix7 · 11-06-2008, 11:47 AM

i'm sure he'll need it if he plans on making over 400hp.

Tinman · 11-06-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenix7

i'm sure he'll need it if he plans on making over 400hp.

It currently makes 540rwhp and I hope to break into the 700s at some point. Sorry though, it's piston powered.

It will have enough tire under it to make use of the increased braking.

I don't have much money in the set up, just a lot of time.

Phoenix7 · 11-06-2008, 09:12 PM

but but but...........sigh.

Now I understand the need for bigger brakes...

Tinman · 11-06-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenix7

but but but...........sigh.

Don't worry, I have a rotary powered FC as well.

And before anyone gets bent out of shape, let me explain a little. The FC that I am doing the EVO brake conversion on is my first of 5 FCs and was purchased solely in the intent of doing a V8 swap. But here is why, I wanted a good home for my SB2 small block chevy, it had to be lightweight, handle great, and look good. The FC proved to be the best choice so I started looking for a clean example and purchased an 88SE to make it happen. As soon as I started working on the car I fell in love with everything about the FC, and all RX7s for that matter, and continued to buy, modify, and drive them. So in short, my V8 conversion is not an insult to the rotary, it is a complement to the RX7 chassis.

Flooder · 11-15-2008, 03:56 PM

The stock 4 piston calipers are really good brakes. I'm quite happy with mine and how they work. I would only do a swap like this if I was bored and i could find the parts for cheap.

Terrh · 11-27-2008, 01:47 AM

that's probably the nicest homemade brake setup I've ever seen

awesome work with the brake cooling as well. I wish someone made those for the stock brakes. I think even just that would improve the stock braking setup a ton.

+1 on those looking somewhat similar to skyline GTR brakes - I think the evo ones are a tiny bit bigger though. Probably lighter too, modern technology FTW.

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Miata_mx5 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Irvine, Southern California iTrader: (0) Posts: 99 Rep Power: 17	If i had an FC i would def. do something like this. Those brakes look so similar to my 4 pot Brembo R32 GTR brakes. I love the way these stock brembos stop this front heavy car. Love the writeup. How much would everything cost to do it right? __________________ Endless USA My Livejournal Blog Last edited by Miata_mx5; 11-06-2008 at 11:25 AM..

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Flooder Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tucson, Arizona iTrader: (0) Posts: 321 Rep Power: 17	The stock 4 piston calipers are really good brakes. I'm quite happy with mine and how they work. I would only do a swap like this if I was bored and i could find the parts for cheap. __________________ AZRX7.COM Red 1991 A-package(SOLD) Red 1990 GXL(SOLD) White 1989 GTUs(DEAD) Red 1988 Turbo II(DD) Black 1988 Turbo II(SOLD) Rebuilt and street ported motor, Garrett T04E Turbo, 3" Turbo Inlet Duct/AEM Dry Flow Filter, Your Mom's MBC, Blitz FMIC, 890cc and 1000cc injectors, Tomei FPR, Walbro, Rtek 2.1 ECU, Taurus E-Fan, Turbonetics BOV, 3" Motoria/Corksport Turbo Back Exhaust, Emissions Removed, Greddy Boost Gauge, Megan Racing Water Temp Gauge, 5one5 Triple Gauge Pod, AEM Uego, GP Sports Body Kit, Fiber Images CF Hood, S5 Seats, S5 Tails, S5 Alt, Dual Alt Pulley, D2 Coilovers, NRG Quick Release, Shook Motorsports Radiator, HID's, AN/Steel Braided Oil Cooler Lines, SUPER JDM TYTE DRIFT BUTTON www.DensetsuMotorsports.com www.AZRX7.Com www.FloodersAdventure.com

11-27-2008, 01:47 AM	#25
Terrh Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 53 Rep Power: 17	that's probably the nicest homemade brake setup I've ever seen awesome work with the brake cooling as well. I wish someone made those for the stock brakes. I think even just that would improve the stock braking setup a ton. +1 on those looking somewhat similar to skyline GTR brakes - I think the evo ones are a tiny bit bigger though. Probably lighter too, modern technology FTW. __________________ 1992 skyline and lots of rx7's.

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11-06-2008, 11:27 AM	#17
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	Honestly as nice as it looks I think it is a bit much (both price and work) for an FC that really dont NEED that much brake. The 4 pot calipers with some good rotors and great pads is plenty..