FD Calipers dwarf FC rotors

BigTeddy · 10-19-2008, 11:42 PM

FD and FC calipers are the same...

Rotary#10 · 10-24-2008, 01:18 AM

odd question. any weight savings on the fd rotors, calipers compared to the fc rotors, calipers? maybe a pound or less hehe.

10-24-2008, 07:18 AM

OK then let me ask this question... WILL an FD caliper/pad/rotor combo fit on the front of an FC with no modification.

my guess is no and the ears on the sprindle sit out further on an FD to acomodate the larger rotor.

RETed · 10-24-2008, 07:25 AM

No, the FD rotor will not fit without modification.
The brake caliper and brake pad will all swap no problem with any 4-piston front FC brakes.

-Ted

10-24-2008, 07:37 AM

right well the pads are the SAME part number.. the calipers I see physically they are the same

is it the hub that is different on the FD or is it the spindle spacing for mounting the caliper that would stop the bigger rotor from working?

RETed · 10-24-2008, 07:40 AM

Yes, hub is different.
Remember, FC is MacPherson front while the FD is double wishbone.

-Ted

10-24-2008, 07:47 AM

I have yet to be under an FD.. thx for the info Ted.. I never knew that!

10-19-2008, 11:42 PM	#16
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10-24-2008, 01:18 AM	#17
Rotary#10 Rotorhead Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: "the town " Oakland iTrader: (1) Posts: 219 Rep Power: 17	odd question. any weight savings on the fd rotors, calipers compared to the fc rotors, calipers? maybe a pound or less hehe. __________________ Currently running: 90 GTUs converted to S5 TurboII. Track car. 90 N/A GTUs.. Running project car 89 N/A GTUs in Black #2 10/6/18 Blown coolant seal undergoing rebuild and restomod.

10-24-2008, 07:18 AM	#18
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	OK then let me ask this question... WILL an FD caliper/pad/rotor combo fit on the front of an FC with no modification. my guess is no and the ears on the sprindle sit out further on an FD to acomodate the larger rotor. Last edited by SpooledupRacing; 10-24-2008 at 07:20 AM..

10-24-2008, 07:37 AM	#20
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	right well the pads are the SAME part number.. the calipers I see physically they are the same is it the hub that is different on the FD or is it the spindle spacing for mounting the caliper that would stop the bigger rotor from working?

10-24-2008, 07:47 AM	#22
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	I have yet to be under an FD.. thx for the info Ted.. I never knew that!