Hi,
Im planning to upgrade the brakes all round on my mk2. Ive decided on using the stock rear callipers from a revision 2 onwards and for the front callipers either a pair of Nissan 200sx s14a 4 pots or Nissan 300zx z32 4 pots. Using this calliper setup will enable me to use Toyota Supra Twin Turbo "UK Spec" Front Discs (324mm) for the front and Mazda RX8 "Sport" Front Discs (324mm) for the rear.
To allow the above to be bolted to the car I require a set of front and rear adapter brackets. Now here lie my dilemma I was planning to buy the brackets from gazrev1turbo from MR2OC; however Gaz has them made up to order with a local engineering company he uses. He has advised me to meet minimum order if I can secure 2 or more orders to go with mine he will have them made.
You'll need at least 17" wheels, with a clearance of 60mm from disc face to back of wheel.
Front and Rear brackets, with all mounting hardware £150 inc. uk recorded delivery
Full fitting instructions with pictures are included with the kits
The following link will take you to MR2OC original post for the brackets: www.mr2oc.co.uk/forums/58/137992.html?h ... 20calipers
If anybody is interested in a set of these brackets please PM me.
Thanks Neil
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Last edited by Claypole on Sun Oct 13, 2013 3:01 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Re: [Mk2] [Generic] MK2 brake upgrade adapter brackets
Claypole wrote:Hi,
Im planning to upgrade the brakes all round on my mk2. Ive decided on using the stock rear callipers from a revision 2 onwards and for the front callipers either a pair of Nissan 200sx s14a 4 pots or Nissan 300zx z32 4 pots. Using this calliper setup will enable me to use Toyota Supra Twin Turbo "UK Spec" Front Discs (324mm) for the front and Mazda RX8 "Sport" Front Discs (324mm) for the rear.
To allow the above to be bolted to the car I require a set of front and rear adapter brackets. Now here lie my dilemma I was planning to buy the brackets from gazrev1turbo from MR2OC; however Gaz has them made up to order with a local engineering company he uses. He has advised me to meet minimum order if I can secure 2 or more orders to go with mine he will have them made.
You'll need at least 17" wheels, with a clearance of 60mm from disc face to back of wheel.
Front and Rear brackets, with all mounting hardware £150 inc. uk recorded delivery
Full fitting instructions with pictures are included with the kits
The following link will take you to MR2OC original post for the brackets: www.mr2oc.co.uk/forums/58/137992.html?h ... 20calipers
If anybody is interested in a set of these brackets please PM me.
Thanks Neil
Stay with stock brakes and the best pads.
You are never going to get a good balance just changing calipers without all the testing that toyota do in the first place.
Remember this is a mid engine car and the rear brakes do far more than a front engine car
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] MK2 brake upgrade adapter brackets
bobhatton wrote:
Stay with stock brakes and the best pads.
You are never going to get a good balance just changing calipers without all the testing that toyota do in the first place.
Remember this is a mid engine car and the rear brakes do far more than a front engine car
If my tubby was stock - then yes why upgrade - Toyota spent millions on R&D; good service of brakes would do.
Im running near 300bhp - a recent visit to Silverstone found my brakes wanting big time.
After thorough research including some science (bias, balance etc) I discovered this set up. Every owner I have spoken with who have this mod recommend it over stock anyday.
Research done, owner testimonials listened too - mind made up that this brake set up is the way to go
Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Group Buy Gaz's MK2 brake upgrade adapter brackets
What is an approximate price that the total conversion will come too?
Where are you getting the callipers from? Breakers/
Where are you getting the callipers from? Breakers/
Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Group Buy Gaz's MK2 brake upgrade adapter brackets
Matty_GTS wrote:What is an approximate price that the total conversion will come too?
Where are you getting the callipers from? Breakers/
See you have a 1995 tubby so your rear callipers wont need upgrading; only the rear bracket and new discs required. Expect to pay £60 for a pair of discs from a local motor factors
I got my front 300zx callipers with pads from a local breakers, paid £100. There is a pair of refurbished front 200sx 4 pots with pads for sale on mr2oc at the moment, the seller wants £100 + postage link www.mr2oc.co.uk/forums/308/159026.html
The 200sx use existing brake hoses. You can expect to pay about £80 for a pair of supra discs from a local motor factors.
Cheers
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Claypole wrote:Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Group Buy Gaz's MK2 brake upgrade adapter brackets
Put me down for a set of brackets mate. Cant wait to fit my stoppers.
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buddle wrote:Put me down for a set of brackets mate. Cant wait to fit my stoppers.
Will do mate, thanks.
For this brake upgrade buy to go ahead one more buyer is needed - yet so near but yet so far
Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Group Buy Gaz's MK2 brake upgrade adapter brackets
Any news on this?
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bolton wrote:Any news on this?
Just require one more buyer to reach minimum order; once there are 3 Gaz will place an order with the machine shop to have the sets made. Are you interested?
1, Claypole
2, Buddle
3, bolton (fronts only)
4, slipping clutch (rear only) - pending confirmation
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Group Buy Gaz's MK2 brake upgrade adapter brackets
Yeah very interested. I will only need the front carriers though. Jus need to fit front Nissan 4 pots!
Cheers
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Group Buy Gaz's MK2 brake upgrade adapter brackets
just out of interest, what calipers are used on the rear?? or ir it just stock with bigger discs?
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sheppy wrote:just out of interest, what calipers are used on the rear?? or ir it just stock with bigger discs?
Rev 2+ stock calipers with adapter bracket - this will enable you to fit Mazda RX8 "Sport" Front Discs (324mm).
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bolton wrote:Yeah very interested. I will only need the front carriers though. Jus need to fit front Nissan 4 pots!
Cheers
Bolton do you want me to add you to the list for front brackets only?
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Claypole wrote:sheppy wrote:just out of interest, what calipers are used on the rear?? or ir it just stock with bigger discs?
Rev 2+ stock calipers with adapter bracket - this will enable you to fit Mazda RX8 "Sport" Front Discs (324mm).
ah ok, cheers man
Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Group Buy Gaz's MK2 brake upgrade adapter brackets
Claypole wrote:bolton wrote:Yeah very interested. I will only need the front carriers though. Jus need to fit front Nissan 4 pots!
Cheers
Bolton do you want me to add you to the list for front brackets only?
Yeah most defiantly! What price am i looking at for just the fronts?
When can we go ahead with this?
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Group Buy Gaz's MK2 brake upgrade adapter brackets
Just gave gazrev1tubby a pm on here and mr2oc lets try get the ball rolling!