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    Default Big Brake Kit on a budget update

    Well, it all bolts up together nicely, fits under the aftermarket 17" and even the TRX rims.





    Enjoy, Once I test drive these babies on the track and heat them up really good I will have 10 sets of the brakets built and will work on the instructions.

    And this time the caliper is in the right direction.
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    '02 Subaru WRX Wagon with STI springs, bigger sway bars

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    were these adaptors for 324x30 rotors?

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    how much did everything cost?

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    Hmm....I wonder if your brackets have the same bolt spread the Brembo calipers I bought have ??
    I haven't had time to dealing with them yet. Let me know........also, which rotors did you install there ??
    Cheers,Vinny
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigKriss
    were these adaptors for 324x30 rotors?
    Yes, these are the adaptor for the 324x30. The rotor size 334x32 do not fit under the aftermarket wheels I purchased... so I will need another set of rims.
    '85 Euro 635csi Race Turbo, megasquirt, Group A
    '92 525i Touring 5 speed, 3.46 diff, UUC 8.5lb flywheel, soon to be turbo.
    '02 Subaru WRX Wagon with STI springs, bigger sway bars

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    Quote Originally Posted by sneekens
    how much did everything cost?
    Less than 500US for rotors, used calipers and pads, brackets, hoses and fittings.

    I have to bleed everything like now as I forgot to bench test the master cylinder that I replaced.
    '85 Euro 635csi Race Turbo, megasquirt, Group A
    '92 525i Touring 5 speed, 3.46 diff, UUC 8.5lb flywheel, soon to be turbo.
    '02 Subaru WRX Wagon with STI springs, bigger sway bars

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    Quote Originally Posted by Booster
    Hmm....I wonder if your brackets have the same bolt spread the Brembo calipers I bought have ??
    I haven't had time to dealing with them yet. Let me know........also, which rotors did you install there ??
    Cheers,Vinny
    The brembo calipers are using the same rotors: 324x30. But they are design to work without a bracket... but they aren't cheap.
    I just wanted people to have a cheaper alternative 500 BBK.

    I still have race pads for the brembo calipers if anyone wants some, I also have race pads for the 850i single piston caliper.
    '85 Euro 635csi Race Turbo, megasquirt, Group A
    '92 525i Touring 5 speed, 3.46 diff, UUC 8.5lb flywheel, soon to be turbo.
    '02 Subaru WRX Wagon with STI springs, bigger sway bars

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruno
    The brembo calipers are using the same rotors: 324x30. But they are design to work without a bracket... but they aren't cheap.
    I just wanted people to have a cheaper alternative 500 BBK.

    I still have race pads for the brembo calipers if anyone wants some, I also have race pads for the 850i single piston caliper.
    Which rotor brand did you choose to run ? Ebay find ? Or web?

    The Brembo's I have weren't originally on a BMW,rather a Viper. So I may have some fabbing to do thus why I inquired about your bracket bolt span.I'm running 18"x9.5" 3-piece ACS rims...so the rotor diam. won't be an issue.
    Cheers,Vinny
    AC Schnitzer | S-5 | Stainless exhaust | Bodykit | wing| 3pc. wheels | badges | springs | mirrors | steerwheel |
    Schwarz on Blk

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    Quote Originally Posted by Booster
    Which rotor brand did you choose to run ? Ebay find ? Or web?

    The Brembo's I have weren't originally on a BMW,rather a Viper. So I may have some fabbing to do thus why I inquired about your bracket bolt span.I'm running 18"x9.5" 3-piece ACS rims...so the rotor diam. won't be an issue.
    Cheers,Vinny
    I probably can make you a blank set of braket with the holes for the stock caliper attachment points. You will have to add the right spacer to locate the caliper perfectly centered on the rotor and drill the holes where they belong.
    Then you locate, drill and tap where the new caliper will be located.

    The adapter plates are for 3.5" caliper mounting points.
    I am running BMW rotors: Rotors: OEM BMW 324x30 p/n: 34-11-6-756-087 (21.5lb) or 34-11-1-159-895 (22.9lb)
    Both of these will work.
    '85 Euro 635csi Race Turbo, megasquirt, Group A
    '92 525i Touring 5 speed, 3.46 diff, UUC 8.5lb flywheel, soon to be turbo.
    '02 Subaru WRX Wagon with STI springs, bigger sway bars

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