Does anyone know if brembo or anyone else for that matter makes a big caliper conversion for a first gen? I know about all the aftermarket rotors and brake lines, but what about calipers?
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Originally posted by viper_707i haven't heard of anything. but i was thinking the other day, to make my own kit from a miata kit. I could only see you having to redo the caliper bracket. even make a whole new one and selling the idea to brembo.91 323 GTX @ 16psi, 5 speed || December 07 R.O.T.M.
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Brembo makes rotors for our cars.
Darryl would not have listed it there if they didn't.
here they are on his website:
I believe (if I remember reading correctly) that the rotors are 13 inches in diameter, and you have to have something bigger than the small 13" rims on the 323. I dont know if the 14 inch LX rims will work or not. Need to ask someone who has actually done the conversion.Last edited by D323; 09-12-2004, 04:57 PM.
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If they are 13" rotors there is no way a 14" wheel will fit. That is what I am looking for. I want large rotors are large calipers. I want this damn car to stop when I tell it to, not... well we all know how they stop. If anyone knows of any caliper brakets that convert please let me know. Thanks.Too bad I have AWD and you don't!
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My car stops just fine. Try using a different brake pad (OEM Mazda is good , www.mazdaformance.com has them), changing the tires, bleeding the lines, etc etc2006 Mazda 3 hatchback manual
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Ya, Protege OEM brakes are just fine. You can easily lock up the tires...if you can't then you have a problem somewhere. As stated, do a complete brake check.
OEM (and the Brembos i was selling) front rotors are 10.25"
check out some 2nd gen RX7s, they have OEM 4 piston calipers...i'm on the hunt to find em. Not all of RX7's have them and i'm not sure which models do. I would assume the GXE and Turbo models tho...
No idea what needs to be fab'd or mod'd yet, but when i find a set, i'll post up.
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dont mean to thread jack, but I will look this weekend, I think I can get my hands on a 2nd gen RX7 brake calipers. I will have to see if they are 4 piston tho.
edit-> I remember reading somewhere that with little mod the honda odessey (sp?) calipers work. If memory serves right that was the car.Last edited by D323; 09-14-2004, 01:54 PM.
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Link? I have flushed the brakes, am running potenza 950's, just resurfaced rotors and am using oe pads. But from sixty mph I would like to be able to lessen my stopping distance. I realize that the oe set up will lock them up, but I would like to find larger rotors. If I can get larger rotors than I will need new calipers, I have driven cars with brake upgrades and like how much better they feel. Mazdaracer... if you find anything I would be excited to hear seeing as your knowledge can be overwelming. I have never herd of odessy brakes working but if the shoe fits. Also keep me posted about the rx7's. That would be a sweet find. Thank you guys!!!Too bad I have AWD and you don't!
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Here's two pics of a set of 2nd gen RX7 Turbo II calipers and rotors installed.
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'91 LX
'03 Mazdaspeed Protege #235
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Originally posted by pigeonwell if you're a fan of inaccuracy and uncertainty.... then by all means, go set your timing by feel and sound
while you're out there, you might as well adjust your air/fuel ratio by smell... and your tire pressure by ride height
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