GT-R brakes on an Impreza
14 November 2012, 09:50 AM
#31
These are the pads used in the Porsche calipers I have.
Size is in the description.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270859575751?redirect=mobile
Size is in the description.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270859575751?redirect=mobile
The kit calipers that 2 pot is using are the smaller ones which will fit under the standard 98 onwards 16" wheels , the GT3 will never fit under the 16" wheels.
http://www.goingsuperfast.com/images/Brake_pads.JPG
It is the left hand pad we are using on this kit , and running a 310mm x 28mm disc and bell , i'll put some pics up when we are finished in a couple of days
Cheers Ian
14 November 2012, 09:53 AM
#32
Hi Ian,
Would it be possible to make a bell & disc that doesn't require the pad to be cut on the powerstation kit?
It's a bit inconvenient to have to cut the pads (plus I've heard they can crack as a result).
Would it be possible to make a bell & disc that doesn't require the pad to be cut on the powerstation kit?
It's a bit inconvenient to have to cut the pads (plus I've heard they can crack as a result).
14 November 2012, 10:17 AM
#33
Sorry, I meant the standard gold brembos from the STI. I think they run similar pads to the Porsche calipers you are using.
I got hold of a set of Porsche brakes (the Powerstation kit) used. Just need some wheels now...
I have a 2006 Spec C and I found the standard gold brembos pretty good. With SS hoses, AP600 fluid and standard discs they put up with reasonable track use, but after 5-6 laps they would start to fade and had a tendancy to boil the fluid after about 8 laps of heavy use. I'm hoping the Porsche 6 pots will offer a whole new level of performance and endurance.
Your set up sounds very nice too though, Porsche 4 pots on a classic should be more than enough.
I got hold of a set of Porsche brakes (the Powerstation kit) used. Just need some wheels now...
I have a 2006 Spec C and I found the standard gold brembos pretty good. With SS hoses, AP600 fluid and standard discs they put up with reasonable track use, but after 5-6 laps they would start to fade and had a tendancy to boil the fluid after about 8 laps of heavy use. I'm hoping the Porsche 6 pots will offer a whole new level of performance and endurance.
Your set up sounds very nice too though, Porsche 4 pots on a classic should be more than enough.
14 November 2012, 02:34 PM
#34
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19 November 2012, 10:28 AM
#37
Hi Mark
We are on the home straight now
all the machining has been done and the kit fits both sets of wheels , if you had just used the gunmetal coloured wheels we could have run a larger disc , but to fit these brakes under the standard 98 onwards 16" wheels we have had to take the disc down to 300mm , could have run a 310mm disc with the other wheels you have.
The calipers were only primed until we knew if we had to remove metal from them , so will bead blast them again and prime and spray them , and get them built up , get the bells off for anodising in the morning , so should be all ready to pick up wednesday or thursday
The front hubs are machined out to take the larger bearings , we also bead blasted them and sprayed them black for you , just need to press the larger bearings in for you
I'll give you a ring when its all ready to collect
Cheers Ian
We are on the home straight now
all the machining has been done and the kit fits both sets of wheels , if you had just used the gunmetal coloured wheels we could have run a larger disc , but to fit these brakes under the standard 98 onwards 16" wheels we have had to take the disc down to 300mm , could have run a 310mm disc with the other wheels you have.The calipers were only primed until we knew if we had to remove metal from them , so will bead blast them again and prime and spray them , and get them built up , get the bells off for anodising in the morning , so should be all ready to pick up wednesday or thursday
The front hubs are machined out to take the larger bearings , we also bead blasted them and sprayed them black for you , just need to press the larger bearings in for you
I'll give you a ring when its all ready to collect
Cheers Ian
19 November 2012, 11:34 AM
#38
Thanks Ian!
Glad you enjoyed a less mundane conversion.
Take your point on the disc size for 16" RB5 look-a-like wheel. But, if I smash one, I don't think I'd ever get a replacement. So, for road use, I'd be back to my oem 5 spokes.
I've got some 17" rays, that don't clear subaru brembos, be interesting to see if they now clear, without spacers, on the front - they're 7.5" x 17" et48.
Also be interesting to try out the larger front bearings, to see if they last longer with cr311's.
Mark
Could you post a pic of the bigger bearing, when it's installed - there are a few interested parties.
Glad you enjoyed a less mundane conversion.
Take your point on the disc size for 16" RB5 look-a-like wheel. But, if I smash one, I don't think I'd ever get a replacement. So, for road use, I'd be back to my oem 5 spokes.
I've got some 17" rays, that don't clear subaru brembos, be interesting to see if they now clear, without spacers, on the front - they're 7.5" x 17" et48.
Also be interesting to try out the larger front bearings, to see if they last longer with cr311's.
Mark
Could you post a pic of the bigger bearing, when it's installed - there are a few interested parties.
Last edited by 2pot; 26 November 2012 at 05:44 PM.
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