02 Spec-V Brembo Conversion (Question)

rspecvracer · 2008-10-29 23:46:21

hey everyone im planning on doing a brembo upgrade to my 02 spec. the main thing i was wondering is about the rotors. i know the 02 specs came with 11 in. rotors and the 04-06 with the brembo option came with 12 in. rotors. if i put brembos on my spec would i have to change my rotors as well or will they still work with my stock 11 in rotors???

my other question was if i was to buy the 12 in. rotors from the 04-06 spec for my car would the calipers still bolt up normally or is it a different bracket??

sharpmaxell · 2008-10-30 00:28:15

you will have to get the bigger rotors and the different bracket to mount the brembo calipers. also, if you still have the 02-03 spec v wheels, you will need either aftermarket wheels or the 04-06 spec v wheels. there is not enough clearance with the 02-03.

02Serious · 2008-10-30 00:32:00

you don't need brackets they mount right on... i know from experience. you will need new rims and 12" rotors.

SE-R RACER · 2008-10-30 07:44:33

02SERious wrote:
you don't need brackets they mount right on... i know from experience. you will need new rims and 12" rotors.

that's right

rspecvracer · 2008-10-30 20:13:06

so the calipers still mount just fine even with the 12" rotors??

and the wheel clearance isnt a problem since i have nismo wheels

sharpmaxell · 2008-10-30 20:34:26

02SERious wrote:
you don't need brackets they mount right on... i know from experience. you will need new rims and 12" rotors.

i stand corrected

Boarder1186 · 2008-10-30 20:40:22

mmm brembo's i was thinking of doin this mod but using 13inch rotors

rspecvracer · 2008-10-30 20:41:55

so even with 12" rotors they still bolt right up??

SE-R RACER · 2008-10-31 08:04:55

rspecvracer wrote:
so even with 12" rotors they still bolt right up??

yes. just change to brembo rotors

saint0421 · 2008-10-31 08:14:20

FYI, the rear rotors are larger on the rear for Brembo factory equipped Specs. Same rear caliper (placed further out) and same rear pads,

rspecvracer · 2008-10-31 18:14:33

saint0421 wrote:
FYI, the rear rotors are larger on the rear for Brembo factory equipped Specs. Same rear caliper (placed further out) and same rear pads,

coo, thanks maybe ill think about replacing my rear rotors too later on

rspecvracer · 2008-10-31 18:15:26

thanks for the info guys you were a great help

02Serious · 2008-10-31 18:23:38

doing the rears is a bit harder... i personally don't think it's worth it. it's just a bit front biased now.

rspecvracer · 2008-11-01 16:45:29

yea i can do the rears later but i probly will end up doin them within the year if i decide to.

rspecvracer · 2008-12-04 01:34:51

so if i do decide to do the larger rear rotors does everything still bolt right up or does the caliper have a different bracket?

02Serious · 2008-12-04 01:36:54

you will need a bracket to push the caliper out. r1rider did something like this. but still it wasn't perfect. the larger rotor is to dissipate heat, the pads are still the same size.

rspecvracer · 2008-12-04 02:16:46

so if i understand this correctly, i wont have the same problem with the front correct?? everything should bolt right up even with the 04-06 larger rotors

02Serious · 2008-12-04 02:30:53

yeap, front is a easy bolt on. nothing to tinker around with.

SE-R RACER · 2008-12-04 07:47:24

i have a set of brembo calipers. make an offer

ZOMBIE RX7 · 2008-12-04 07:56:49

rspecvracer wrote:
saint0421 wrote:
FYI, the rear rotors are larger on the rear for Brembo factory equipped Specs. Same rear caliper (placed further out) and same rear pads,
coo, thanks maybe ill think about replacing my rear rotors too later on

You'll need to replace the entire rear caliper to do the rear swap. The caliper bracket is actually part of the caliper it’s self. The functioning part of the calipers (piston assembly) is the same on non Brembo / Brembo equipped specs but you cannot order the bracket section separately. (Believe me; I tried to get them to do it when I did my conversion. Each piece has a separate part number but cannot be ordered individually.)

rspecvracer · 2008-12-04 20:37:16

SE-R RACER wrote:
i have a set of brembo calipers. make an offer

already got them thanks for the offer tho

rspecvracer · 2008-12-04 20:42:07

ZOMBIE RX7 wrote:
rspecvracer wrote:
saint0421 wrote:
FYI, the rear rotors are larger on the rear for Brembo factory equipped Specs. Same rear caliper (placed further out) and same rear pads,
coo, thanks maybe ill think about replacing my rear rotors too later on
You'll need to replace the entire rear caliper to do the rear swap. The caliper bracket is actually part of the caliper it’s self. The functioning part of the calipers (piston assembly) is the same on non Brembo / Brembo equipped specs but you cannot order the bracket section separately. (Believe me; I tried to get them to do it when I did my conversion. Each piece has a separate part number but cannot be ordered individually.)

thanks for the info man. i had no idea it was like that. so pretty much if i wanna do that i would have to order 04-06 rear calipers with that bracket as a whole assy.

ZOMBIE RX7 · 2008-12-05 07:16:28

rspecvracer wrote:
ZOMBIE RX7 wrote:
rspecvracer wrote:

coo, thanks maybe ill think about replacing my rear rotors too later on
You'll need to replace the entire rear caliper to do the rear swap. The caliper bracket is actually part of the caliper it’s self. The functioning part of the calipers (piston assembly) is the same on non Brembo / Brembo equipped specs but you cannot order the bracket section separately. (Believe me; I tried to get them to do it when I did my conversion. Each piece has a separate part number but cannot be ordered individually.)
thanks for the info man. i had no idea it was like that. so pretty much if i wanna do that i would have to order 04-06 rear calipers with that bracket as a whole assy.

Yes you would need to order the entire "brembo" option rear calipers and rear rotors. This can get a little pricey. I noticed the other day that fastbrakes.com has a rear upgrade for non-brembo cars that includes a caliper adapter and larger rotors for $190.

Jager · 2008-12-06 14:46:16

ZOMBIE RX7 wrote:
rspecvracer wrote:
ZOMBIE RX7 wrote:

You'll need to replace the entire rear caliper to do the rear swap. The caliper bracket is actually part of the caliper it’s self. The functioning part of the calipers (piston assembly) is the same on non Brembo / Brembo equipped specs but you cannot order the bracket section separately. (Believe me; I tried to get them to do it when I did my conversion. Each piece has a separate part number but cannot be ordered individually.)
thanks for the info man. i had no idea it was like that. so pretty much if i wanna do that i would have to order 04-06 rear calipers with that bracket as a whole assy.
Yes you would need to order the entire "brembo" option rear calipers and rear rotors. This can get a little pricey. I noticed the other day that fastbrakes.com has a rear upgrade for non-brembo cars that includes a caliper adapter and larger rotors for $190.

oh so the disc is bigger in the rear for brembo specs besides it being bigger is it vented?? and how much bigger is it??

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