I'm just looking for some information on doing the rear disc conversion. I'd like to do a conversion, but I want to go with a larger disc than what the GSX comes with stock. I already read the tutorial on this site, but what I am wondering is if anyone out there is currently running a larger disc (front or rear) and who is it made by. I'm not looking to spend as much as the AEM or Brembo kits. I just want to know what brackets you're using in the front and rear, and what discs you're running. Thanks.

you will have to do the conversion then buy a big brake upgrade. AEM is the only one i am aware of for cheap. I have the AEM front and its a great idea until you want to run slicks.

Terry

why? what happens when you run slicks? and could i just get the big brake kit and the gsx callipers and lines etc.

the wheels used for slicks won't fit over the disk brakes

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For the fronts, the purpose of running Slicks is to take advantage of the bias ply sidewall. With a big brake kit you must use 17" rims, this leaves you with a requirement of low profile tires which you wont find works with a true slick. you need to run 14" or 15" to use a slick. 16" will work but your selection of slicks is cut down by more than half.

For the rear which is what you asked about. The rear conversion requires the backing plates which house the parkign brake assy ad cables ect. you acquire this rear plate assy with the conversion. the Big brake kit like the AEM only comes with rotors and bracket spacers. So you see, you need to do the conversion then add the big brake kit.

Terry

My photo tech topic on the rear drum-to-disc upgrade.

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


Note: I show you an easy mod that allows the use of your existing e-brake cables. Don't forget that you can scavenge parts from some Avengers and Sebrings too. While you're under there, get the lower control arms and links from the donor car so you can add a sway bar later (assuming you don't have one already).

I also have an RS and I'm curious as to what the largest size rotors I can fit on my car are without having to make my own bracket? What kit should I buy and are there new caliper brackets that come with any oversized rotors for around $500? Thanks.

For front the largest rotor you can use is a GSX front rotor but you will need the GSX calipers as well.

Cheaper aftermarket kits to run a larger disk will be the AEM's. They will come with adapter brackets.

For the rear the largest you can fit without a kit is the stock rotors. AEM's makes a rear kit as well.

Terry

If I chose to run the GSX cals will I need to modify the lines? Thanks.

Theres a sticky on the top of this forum with all the details.

But no you wont.
Unless you get the ones off the 3000gt (non VR4)

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Look in the mainpage in the suspension mods section.

http://www.2gnt.com/nuke/modules.php?name=Sections

A lot of work went into cleaning things up so you can find the info you want. Read the GSX upgrade and any questions, post em.

Terry