I've been researching ways to mount 11" VW Corrado rotors and relocating the stock calipers.
So far, the only possible combination I have found that should theoretically work is using Protege DX spindles/calipers.
You would still need to do some grinding on the caliper mounting 'ears'.
And, you would need to run a ~.25" spacer behind the rotor, which would possible warrant longer wheel studs.
I would fab the relocation bracket (mild steel) and spacer (aluminum). The spacer would incorporate a raised center ring to make the Corrado rotors hubcentric (they have a bigger hub ID).
So, you would need:
-Protege DX spindles/calipers
-Corrado rotors (~$35 each at Napa)
-My bracket and spacer
-Possibly longer wheel studs
First of all, is there even any interest in this? And second, how much would you pay for the bracket and spacer?
M-tuned sells a kit like this for the Miata for $110 that includes two brackets, two hubcentric rings, and some bolts. Making rings is obviously cheaper than making a spacer/ring combo. Plus, I am only a one-man operation.
This wouldn't be for me since I already have Wilwoods/2-piece rotors up front. Just trying to give back to the community . For comparison, the Willwood calipers are about $140 each, the rotors $230 each. That's $740 plus the price for custom brake lines, etc. And, you still have to mod the spindles and Wilwoods.
Don't vote in the poll if you don't intend to purchase a kit at the price you voted for.
--Ferdi
So far, the only possible combination I have found that should theoretically work is using Protege DX spindles/calipers.
You would still need to do some grinding on the caliper mounting 'ears'.
And, you would need to run a ~.25" spacer behind the rotor, which would possible warrant longer wheel studs.
I would fab the relocation bracket (mild steel) and spacer (aluminum). The spacer would incorporate a raised center ring to make the Corrado rotors hubcentric (they have a bigger hub ID).
So, you would need:
-Protege DX spindles/calipers
-Corrado rotors (~$35 each at Napa)
-My bracket and spacer
-Possibly longer wheel studs
First of all, is there even any interest in this? And second, how much would you pay for the bracket and spacer?
M-tuned sells a kit like this for the Miata for $110 that includes two brackets, two hubcentric rings, and some bolts. Making rings is obviously cheaper than making a spacer/ring combo. Plus, I am only a one-man operation.
This wouldn't be for me since I already have Wilwoods/2-piece rotors up front. Just trying to give back to the community . For comparison, the Willwood calipers are about $140 each, the rotors $230 each. That's $740 plus the price for custom brake lines, etc. And, you still have to mod the spindles and Wilwoods.
Don't vote in the poll if you don't intend to purchase a kit at the price you voted for.
--Ferdi
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