riddlejason
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Hi guys, I am thinking about upgrading the brake on my 91 GVR4, I saw some posts of the EVO brakes, i appreciate if someone can give me more info on that. Also, what are other good alternatives for the upgrade? Thanks in advance.
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brake upgrade?
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faqinshiet
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CutlassJim
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I'm not a huge fan of the Brembo path because you end up paying a lot more than you should for the name. The calipers still go for $500 in used/beat/faded condition. Brake upgrade levels should be something like this, stainless lines are optional on all levels but do give a better pedal feel.
1) New and better brake fluid
2) A more aggressive pad
3) Outlander brake upgrade (requires 16" wheels)
4) 1G 3000GT calipers and 2G 3KGT rotors (require 17" wheels with good caliper clearance)
5) Aftermarket calipers and rotors (easiest/cheapest is to use stuff for an Evo so hub size and offset are already good)
I've been in a GVR4 with 3KGT calipers and rotors and the brakes were better than an Evo with stock brakes. Rotor style is optional but I would stick with a name brand rotor. I love Centric/Stoptech stuff. I've never felt a car brake better/longer/faster with drilled slotted vs blanks but some people like the look and I also don't road race.
1) New and better brake fluid
2) A more aggressive pad
3) Outlander brake upgrade (requires 16" wheels)
4) 1G 3000GT calipers and 2G 3KGT rotors (require 17" wheels with good caliper clearance)
5) Aftermarket calipers and rotors (easiest/cheapest is to use stuff for an Evo so hub size and offset are already good)
I've been in a GVR4 with 3KGT calipers and rotors and the brakes were better than an Evo with stock brakes. Rotor style is optional but I would stick with a name brand rotor. I love Centric/Stoptech stuff. I've never felt a car brake better/longer/faster with drilled slotted vs blanks but some people like the look and I also don't road race.
riddlejason
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many thanks guys.
slugsgomoo
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You could always go full on baller status like 362Ryan...
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slugsgomoo
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I'd have to find out if the guy who built the bracket wants to make more (and what they'd cost) or if he wants to just release a template...
here's the pic for those wanting a better look link to pic
here's the pic for those wanting a better look link to pic
CutlassJim
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Quoting KiNgMaRtY:
More info on the rear parking brakes and how he mounted the rear parking brake would be great. I asked for it on FB a few months ago but I never got word back on the details.
The parking brake looks like it's just on a bracket in the stock location. I'd love to see how the main caliper is mounted.
More info on the rear parking brakes and how he mounted the rear parking brake would be great. I asked for it on FB a few months ago but I never got word back on the details.
The parking brake looks like it's just on a bracket in the stock location. I'd love to see how the main caliper is mounted.
mitsuturbo
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Full set of wilwoods....... ksport coilovers. I'm ron burgundy???
slugsgomoo
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Quoting CutlassJim:
Quoting KiNgMaRtY:
More info on the rear parking brakes and how he mounted the rear parking brake would be great. I asked for it on FB a few months ago but I never got word back on the details.
The parking brake looks like it's just on a bracket in the stock location. I'd love to see how the main caliper is mounted.
The main caliper is mounted with a TCE bracket using their standard rear street/track kit click
As a plus, the wilwood stuff is substantially lighter than factory so there's a bit of a bonus in unsprung weight.
Quoting KiNgMaRtY:
More info on the rear parking brakes and how he mounted the rear parking brake would be great. I asked for it on FB a few months ago but I never got word back on the details.
The parking brake looks like it's just on a bracket in the stock location. I'd love to see how the main caliper is mounted.
The main caliper is mounted with a TCE bracket using their standard rear street/track kit click
As a plus, the wilwood stuff is substantially lighter than factory so there's a bit of a bonus in unsprung weight.
CutlassJim
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Oh it uses the brake shield bolt pattern. Trusting all the shear force on 3 8mm bolts though.....
slugsgomoo
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two 10mm bolts are probably not any stronger, and the rear doesn't experience that much force to be honest. I doubt it's an issue, given the ghetto stuff I've seen people do on front brakes before /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/uhh.gif
KiNgMaRtY
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^^ Let me know should your machinist be able to figure out how to fit them. I would much rather go that route since I also already have Evo Brembos sitting in a box.
I'm sure if he can figure it out, there will be a market for it as going the 3K GT route isn't all that easy, especially for those of us staying 4 lug.
I'm sure if he can figure it out, there will be a market for it as going the 3K GT route isn't all that easy, especially for those of us staying 4 lug.
