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Topic subjectHow to Gsx brake on 420A.
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30390, How to Gsx brake on 420A.
Posted by raistlin, May-16-07 11:45 AM
Hy from Italy.
I've a question, may I install the gsx's brake system on my 420A non turbo?
And have you some guide?
Thank's.
30391, RE: How to Gsx brake on 420A.
Posted by DirtMegirt, May-16-07 12:09 PM
take a look at this page:

http://www.2gnt.com/index.php?d=Brakes
30392, RE: How to Gsx brake on 420A.
Posted by DR1665, May-17-07 06:01 AM
It's really a piece of cake, man. The fronts, at least.

Have fresh brake fluid, GSX front calipers, GSX rotors, and pads ready to when you start. Then you have something like (4) bolts on each side to remove the caliper from the car. Undo the banjo bolt fitting on the caliper (the brake line), connect it to the GSX caliper, then put the caliper back on like the stocker. Done.

(Just make sure you put them on the correct sides of the car.) :order

The backs are a bit more involved, but the fronts are about as easy as it gets. If you've ever done your own brakes, this change will take about 30 minutes longer than that.
30409, RE: How to Gsx brake on 420A.
Posted by Avenger, May-21-07 08:12 AM
You don't need to change the rears as long as you have calipers already in the back (GS model). If you have drums in the rear, go to town. You'll need the e-brake cables too.
30414, RE: How to Gsx brake on 420A.
Posted by RoninEclipse2G, May-22-07 06:04 AM
Originally posted by Avenger
You don't need to change the rears as long as you have calipers already in the back (GS model). If you have drums in the rear, go to town. You'll need the e-brake cables too.


AzDave's writeup.

http://www.rcaz.com/rcaz/sub%20indexes/drum_to_disc/index.htm
30424, RE: How to Gsx brake on 420A.
Posted by azdave, May-23-07 12:21 PM
Originally posted by Avenger
You don't need to change the rears as long as you have calipers already in the back (GS model). If you have drums in the rear, go to town. You'll need the e-brake cables too.


If you are upgrading the rear drums on an RS to discs you do NOT need the e-brake cables and all the hassle of pulling them in and out. A slight mod to the backing plates will save you all that work. See my aforementioned write up for pics and how-to.

Rears are not hard to swap. Usually loosening the bolts and brake line fittings are the worst part of the deal. Front swaps to GSX calipers ae easiest.

http://www.rcaz.com/rcaz/sub%20indexes/drum_to_disc/index.htm



Mod to re-use RS drum e-brake cables.






30425, RE: How to Gsx brake on 420A.
Posted by djtrickee, May-23-07 12:33 PM
Just another link in case anyone wanted some pics of the swap in the front.
Raceconcepts GSX rotors, GSX SS brake lines and PBR MetalMaster pads.

Ignore the old pics of the engine bay, hahaha, those are from back in 2004.

http://www.djtrickee.com/eclipse/GSXBRAKEINSTALL/index.htm
30426, RE: How to Gsx brake on 420A.
Posted by DR1665, May-24-07 03:00 AM
Originally posted by djtrickee
old pics of the engine bay, hahaha




Ricer. :order

EDIT:
wut intake u got on ur car
30427, RE: How to Gsx brake on 420A.
Posted by turbo8u, May-24-07 04:02 AM
Originally posted by DR1665
Originally posted by djtrickee old pics of the engine bay, hahaha
http://www.djtrickee.com/eclipse/GSXBRAKEINSTALL/images/DSC00040.jp g Ricer. :order EDIT: wut intake u got on ur car


LMFAO

who paints strut tower brace bolts, honestly? :wary

30428, RE: How to Gsx brake on 420A.
Posted by djtrickee, May-24-07 06:28 AM
Originally posted by DR1665
Originally posted by djtrickee old pics of the engine bay, hahaha
http://www.djtrickee.com/eclipse/GSXBRAKEINSTALL/images/DSC00040.jp g Ricer. :order EDIT: wut intake u got on ur car


Haha, no kidding. The good ole' days huh. Ebay special from 2003.

Originally posted by turbo8u
LMFAO who paints strut tower brace bolts, honestly? :wary


???
30429, RE: How to Gsx brake on 420A.
Posted by RoninEclipse2G, May-24-07 06:36 AM
Originally posted by DR1665
Originally posted by djtrickee old pics of the engine bay, hahaha
Ricer. :order EDIT: wut intake u got on ur car


hmmm, that block looks familliar.... OH WAIT! It's mine now. :7