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InZanity
November 2nd, 2009, 10:43 AM
so i picked up the brakes from the gs-t part out cause, well my brakes are terrible and they were cheap.
but the question is, will they fit.
the fronts shouldn't be a problem, right?
but its the rear that has me worried.
will the rear disc/drum set up work with my drum set up?
i have searched a bit and found nothing.
i am new to dsm's and i appreciate any help and advice.
Hydro
November 2nd, 2009, 12:07 PM
I believe the rear hubs will have to be changed and possibly the parking brake cable assembly. The rear brakes are not used as much as the front, so I think the front brake upgrade will make a huge diiference.
Mirage
November 2nd, 2009, 12:15 PM
Front brake setup should be identical to what you have on your car (Granted the donor car didn't get an upgrade). Both are a single piston caliper and (If I remember correctly) a 10.9" rotor. The AWD front brakes are a two piston caliper on a (I believe) 11.4" rotor. Brake lines and the calipers themselves should bolt up directly.
As for the rear drum -> disk conversion, you will probably need to swap out the rear spindle, e-brake cables, probably a few misc brackets and brake lines.
It won't be easy.
Marcus
InZanity
November 2nd, 2009, 03:50 PM
damn.
well at least the front will be doable for now.
i'll have to look at the rear closely when i get a chance.
Project2G
November 5th, 2009, 09:51 PM
Write Up From 2GNT
http://www.2gnt.com/www/files/reardisk.htm
Dave's Write Up
http://www.rcaz.com/rcaz/sub%20indexes/drum_to_disc/index.htm
InZanity
November 6th, 2009, 12:21 AM
Write Up From 2GNT
http://www.2gnt.com/www/files/reardisk.htm
Dave's Write Up
http://www.rcaz.com/rcaz/sub%20indexes/drum_to_disc/index.htm
thanks i found those a day or two ago haha.
but yeah good stuff.
so im guessing the calipers from the gs-t will work fine?
considering they still function the same just have added help from the drum parts.
Supra98st
December 3rd, 2009, 04:12 PM
I belive the GS-T ones work fine
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