S197 Handling Section For everything suspension related, inlcuding brakes, tires, and wheels.

big brake kit

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 03:19 PM
  #1  
mykim72's Avatar
mykim72
Thread Starter
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 486
From: Los Angeles
Default big brake kit

does anyone know of a brake kit that wont effect your wheels? i got 20s and dont remember the offset...and i heard a lot of the big brake kits might not fit with certains. anyone know?
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 03:25 PM
  #2  
war machine 115's Avatar
war machine 115
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 236
From: Delaware
Default

I don't know of any kits off hand but on some of the companies' sites you can find a template to download and print out.

I was just looking at one on Stop-Techs site the other day.
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 04:13 PM
  #3  
07 GT/CS's Avatar
07 GT/CS
1st Gear Member
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 136
From: Central Florida
Default

Most of the Fitment issues you hear about are people trying to cram 14" rotors and six piston calipers inside of an 17" rim. Almost all of the Break systems out there BAER, BREMBO to name acouple will fit in 18" or larger rims. And if you find something you like you can always call the company and ask them is they know of any problems.
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 04:42 PM
  #4  
blackS197's Avatar
blackS197
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,323
From: So Cal
Default

Hmm mykim I swear you just said you were done with mods for a while.
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 05:48 PM
  #5  
mykim72's Avatar
mykim72
Thread Starter
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 486
From: Los Angeles
Default

haha i need a couple more things...and then im done...i swear
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 07:20 PM
  #6  
war machine 115's Avatar
war machine 115
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 236
From: Delaware
Default

http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wheel_fitment.shtml

There's the template if you are interested in Stop-Techs set. I think Brembo and Baer have them somewhere on their sites too.
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 07:44 PM
  #7  
Sleeper_08's Avatar
Sleeper_08
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,692
From: Ontario, Canada
Default

Are you interested in a BBK just for looks or to improve braking performance?

If it is to improve braking performance have you already made all of the other normal braking improvement mods, i.e. DOT 4 fluid, upgraded pads, SS lines , front brake cooling ducts and upgraded tires.
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 08:17 PM
  #8  
Texotic's Avatar
Texotic
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,179
From: College Station, TX
Default

Geez, how many BBK threads can there be?

Baer has a kit that increases the rotors to 14" and uses a new caliper bracket to adapt the stock calipers. Since it uses the stock calipers, there aren't any clearance issues with anything 18" or larger. If you go with a kit that upgrades the calipers, you have to worry about your offset.

Unless this is for looks, there are much better ways to go about improving your braking performance.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
musnicki
Classic Mustang General Discussion
8
Sep 23, 2015 07:11 AM
DoctorScary
General Tech
6
Sep 9, 2015 07:53 AM
robjh22
Suspension
0
Sep 8, 2015 12:47 PM
tj@steeda
Steeda Autosports
0
Sep 8, 2015 11:50 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:28 PM.