I will post/send Juan complete instructions and parts listings at a later time. I did not take any pictures, because I was in a pinch for time. Pictures are really not needed though and this was a straight forward swap over.
I seated in the rear pads last night and will be gentle on the brakes(complete front and rear)for another week or so. I would like to say one thing.....I now know what we have been missing from those GS rides.....LESS BRAKE FADE AND MORE STOPPING POWER. I am sure this depends on your type of pads, but the rear disc does help the car stop much better. Braking is also much more controlled going into an apex and it is much easier to pick your line. I only did this a couple of times coming home and did not get on it hard.
This is a good upgrade and is much more than looks. If you can get the parts used, it is worth the money. Here is a complete parts list of my brakes, so you can compare apples to apples.
Front: KVR Performance crossdrilled/Cad plated rotors(stock size) stock calipers, Hawk HP plus pads, RRE stainless lines, russell speedbleeders
Rear: Stock GS-T rotors and calipers, KVR Performance carbon/kevlar pads, RRE stainless lines, russell speedbleeders
Fluid: completely flushed with Wagner severe condition Dot 5.1
I actually did this conversion and there is lots of misinformation out there on what we need and do not need. Thanks, goes to those guys who helped me get through this and to the ASOG people who gave me a leg up on the install/parts instructions.
That sounds good dude. I'm so against this because it adds weight to the car and a parasitic drag but the later you can brake into a corner the more speed you can take into it. It really is a practiced art but rear discs/pads certainly help prevent fade and more controlled braking, I'm interested as well so send me something as soon as possible. I also have the benefit of Phattalon in my area to give me a helping hand. Let us know again soon how the setup is working out.
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That does sound sweet man. Send me the info too please and what it cost you, if you don't mind. Also, I am doing sway bars on my car soon and was wanting to know your set up. You got your parts from Nprco right? Do you have the GS bars, or the GS-T bars? Let me know....thanks man.
#612, "I have a stock GS-T swaybar setup" In response to Reply # 2
19mm front and 15mm rear w/energy suspension swaybar bushings
Front: GS-T is 19mm, GS is 18mm and RS is 16mm Rear: GS-T is 15mm, GS is 13mm and RS is the big 0mm
Do not forget to get the correct bushings for the swaybar. The front and rear swaybar bushing attachment clamps are the same for all three sizes in front and the same for the two sizes in the rear. The bushing is what is different. The larger the bar, the larger the hole in the bushing is. This also helps reduce flex in the bar.
I got my front used GS-T bar from allmitsubishi.com for $20 (included endlinks that I did not need but will probably use after this autoX season...LOL). I think a new GS-T bar from my local mitsu dealer was $45(approx) with 20% discount. If you have to mailorder it, norco mitsu has good prices.
See the post in the announcement section that has the rear drum to rear disc conversion. Now that I have completed it, our local members want to do it. I would buy the parts now if you plan on doing it in the near future.
#616, "RE: 2G RS rear drum - GS-T rear disc conversion complete" In response to Reply # 6
Oracle, the only advantage to drum brakes is weight. They weigh less than disc brakes. But the disc brakes have better stopping power, and will stop in a better distance than drums on the exact same car.
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#617, "Does anyone know exactly where our brake" In response to Reply # 7
bias valve/proportioning valve is located on our car? GS-T/GS/RS all have the same 80%/20% valve. I am going to add a Russell or Earl adjustable valve and need to know how much room I will have to work with. I guess I could follow the reservoir down, but thought someone might know off hand.
A friend of mine races late model nascar and he sets his to 50/50 during dry conditions and 80/20 for wet. I am thinking of tying 60/40 for dry autoX track condtions and 70/30 for everyday street. Let the fun begin.
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