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andicati · 03-28-2005, 07:29 PM

Progress to date: New Twin Turbo Claipers are installed but I miscalculated the rear caliper vertical positioning (i.e. distance from the center of the hub). The rear calipers require a 5mm spacer to put the pads in the perfect position for the rotor.

The other (strange) problem encountered is the park brake. The Twin Turbo brake change resulted in my park brake being completely out of adjustment. I haven't worked out if this is a "normal" function of messing with the brakes, or if there is some dimensional difference that I didn't notice.

Mods so far:
Front
- repositioned mounting holes on wheel carrier to account for wider spacing.
- 2mm spacer between rotor and hub to center discs in caliper and clear the dust cover
- 2mm spacer between wheel and hub to widen track and partially accomodate the rear widening

Rear
- 8mm spacer between rotor and hub
- 5mm spacer to raise caliper on wheel carrier mounts

Total cost so far: $1,640, including brakes, tools, and custom machined spacers. Compare with kit price of $4,495 plus labor quoted at $1,000.

The brakes look fantastic. Question is whether they will perform as hoped once I have finished this project. I have been taking photos and will work out how to post them.

03-28-2005, 07:29 PM	#13
andicati Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta, US Posts: 18	Progress report Progress to date: New Twin Turbo Claipers are installed but I miscalculated the rear caliper vertical positioning (i.e. distance from the center of the hub). The rear calipers require a 5mm spacer to put the pads in the perfect position for the rotor. The other (strange) problem encountered is the park brake. The Twin Turbo brake change resulted in my park brake being completely out of adjustment. I haven't worked out if this is a "normal" function of messing with the brakes, or if there is some dimensional difference that I didn't notice. Mods so far: Front - repositioned mounting holes on wheel carrier to account for wider spacing. - 2mm spacer between rotor and hub to center discs in caliper and clear the dust cover - 2mm spacer between wheel and hub to widen track and partially accomodate the rear widening Rear - 8mm spacer between rotor and hub - 5mm spacer to raise caliper on wheel carrier mounts Total cost so far: $1,640, including brakes, tools, and custom machined spacers. Compare with kit price of $4,495 plus labor quoted at $1,000. The brakes look fantastic. Question is whether they will perform as hoped once I have finished this project. I have been taking photos and will work out how to post them. __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~andicati/images/allmytoys.jpg It's all about the corners.....