Steve Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Is it possible to fit a set of UK calipers and discs to a Jap import. And if you can is it a straight swop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Very straightforward, either cut the dust shields to clear (simple with a steady hand and angle grinder) or remove altogether (involved),. Fit both front AND rear brakes or an imbalance occurs. VERY strictly speaking change the master cylinder, it has a different bore size. 99.9% of people don't bother though, and the one I did change made no noticeable pedal effort or travel distance difference. use stock discs, not el cheapo Taiwanese drilled *hit. Use good pads and fluid. Well up to even hard track day usage WITH THE RIGHT PADS AND FLUID! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 30, 2004 Author Share Posted July 30, 2004 Cheers for that mate. That should help!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Poached for the FAQ section thanks to Chris's succint post -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 hi guys, If change the uk break to j-spec car, do you need the 17" wheels or just keep the 16" will do? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 you will require bigger wheels. 18's I believe although I suppose it depends on the design of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 i had some 17" rs kahn alloys on mine when i upgraded the front calipers the wheels did not fit back on as they were fouling the bigger calipers:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 They fitted under my 17s though they had a weird offset, best way is to check by putting your wheel on a sup with UK brakes fitted - thats what I did first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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