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Always wanted a cheap and good big brake kit ?

PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:21 am
by Bouli
Now is your chance :thumb:

And it is easy !!

Parts you will need:

- A pair of good Integra Calipers with brackets and brake pads
- A pair of MG ZR 160 1.8 or MG ZS 180 2.5 rotors (282mm) EBC makes them too. (or redrill Teggy rotors)
You can do this upgrade on all the models that have already 262mm rotors and knuckles !

People who've upgrade there brakes with VTI 262mm brakes and knuckels can do this swap.

Be sure to have a master brake cilinder from a VTI of ITR before doing this swap.

Everything is just bold on :thumb:

Brake Calipers, rotors and brakets:
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Stock DXi brake caliper VS ITR brake caliper:
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Rover ZS180 282mm rotor VS DXi 240mm rotor:
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Parts installed:
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Behind a 16 inch rim:
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Behind a 17 inch rim:
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Happy braking :twisted:

PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:41 am
by Graham
One thing i wondered, my ITR calipers looked a similar size to my eg4 ones.... yours dont look too much different either

Im thinking about doing this upgrade already - 262's aint as good as i was hoping :lol:

PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:16 pm
by Gorveatt
:lol: easier said then done really


As we dont have Rover in North America... but i guess you could say thats a good thing :lol:

PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:34 pm
by teal_dx
what is the minimum wheel size that can be used with this setup?

PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:31 pm
by Graham
15's will clear 282mm brakes, well most will

Theres a set of 14" volks that clear 282's aswell :shock:

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:36 pm
by Gorveatt
wow that very little clearance :o

PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:43 pm
by Graham
Looks pretty badass though :thumb:

Come to think of it, not all 15's will clear 282's, just depends on what ones you have

Its quite a popular conversion over here, think i need to invest in some too...

PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:30 pm
by PetrolHeaD
it's a GREAT brake upgrade. i got dc2-r calipers and rotors from a bb4 prelude, and i love em.

pics:
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:32 pm
by york62
Thats a cool upgrade! Looks baller too, how do you find the braking?

PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:30 pm
by PetrolHeaD
i havent gone to the track with this setup, cuz my rotors keep warping.

but ill put it this way: i never worry about having to stop in a hurry.

PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:08 pm
by Bouli
You'll notice the difference between 262mm rotors and 282mm rotors.

Braking is much easier and verry controlable.

You can slow down very dosed (if that's a good translation)

You even can use ATR 2 piston brake calibers, but you'll need a ITR masterbrake cilinder at least for that.

The normal minimum wheel size is 15" for this set-up

PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:35 pm
by black94sol
HOW ABOUT THIS...

91 Acura Legend calipers (2 piston caliper) with a bracket

and...

91 Acura Legend rotors re-drilled to 4X100

instant 11.2" brakes for super cheap. i priced it where i work, i'd have $255 tied up in it.

JDM Justin :o

PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:45 pm
by Bouli
Not everybody has the tools to re-drill rotors :)

PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:45 pm
by Bouli
Gorveatt wrote::lol: easier said then done really


As we dont have Rover in North America... but i guess you could say thats a good thing :lol:


I can ship those rotors to anywhere in the world :thumb:

PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:24 am
by LowTEC-Derbo
nice setup!

dont think it will be cost effective to be shipping rotors all the time.


RL calipers are the new crazy..

RL calipers + 12inch rotors in the front.


10.2inch rotors in the rear with ep3/rsx rear calipers


thats the crazy oem setup.