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Topic #90206 184 posts Started by Tigawoods
Can a mod sticky this thread alreaddy?!
yeah! sticky!

still looking at rotor options since thats the main concern I believe

this is the centric rotor specs for a 2005 Subaru Impreza
specs are basically the same as the brz, but this one is a few lbs. lighter



I am searching around for big brake upgrade rotors for the wrx and brz.

Stoptech (centric) has a BBk for the WRX but the rotors are too large (328mmx28mm)

well actually it seems like alot of the BBK kits for the wrx and brz are 328mm.

Id also like to merge a bit of the info from the 5x114 conversion into this thread so that it can show some info for people that would like to switch hubs when converting, Ill also have to add the possible rotors for that too. Rico will be a good source of info for that.

AP racing has a 2 piece rotor with pretty good dimensions but the thickness may be 1mm too much



also here is a list of cars with a 5x100 bolt pattern. maybe we can find another option out of the list (for some reason out cars were omitted from this list, i grabbed it from vwvortex) The best possible options will probably come from turbocharged compacts. Non-turbod compacts dont seem to have much over 270mm

>>2000-2006 Audi TT (4 cyl.)
2000-2006 Audi TT (4 cyl.) Quattro
2000-2006 Audi TT (V6) 1980-1998 Buick Skylark
1989-1996 Chevrolet Beretta
1982-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
1989-1996 Chevrolet Corsica
1995-2001 Chrysler Cirrus
1988-1993 Chrysler Fifth Avenue (FWD)
1988-1993 Chrysler New Yorker
2001-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
1996-2006 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring Sedan
1986-2000 Dodge Caravan
1990-1995 Dodge Caravan (AWD)
1984-1993 Dodge Daytona
1988-1993 Dodge Dynasty
1996-2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
1994-2006 Dodge Neon
2003-2006 Dodge Neon SRT 4
1980-1994 Dodge Omni GLH
1980-1994 Dodge Shadow
1980-1994 Dodge Spirit
1995-2007 Dodge Stratus Sedan
2001-2007 Dodge Stratus R/T Sedan
1990-1991 Lexus ES 250
1992-1997 Oldsmobile Achieva
1992-1997 Oldsmobile Achieva S
1992-1997 Oldsmobile Achieva SC
1992-1997 Oldsmobile Achieva SL
1982-1991 Oldsmobile Calais
1982-1991 Oldsmobile Ciera
1982-1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1982-1988 Oldsmobile Firenza
1980-1985 Oldsmobile Omega
1984-1988 Pontiac Fiero
1984-1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
1986-1998 Pontiac Grand Am
1985-1994 Pontiac Sunbird
1995-2005 Pontiac Sunfire
2003-2008 Pontiac Vibe
2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8
2005-2006 Saab 9-2X
2005-2010 Scion TC
2008-2011 Scion XD
2008-2009 Scion XD TRD
1997-2011 Subaru Forester
1993-2009 Subaru Impreza
2002-2009 Subaru Impreza WRX
2003-2004 Subaru Impreza STI
2010-2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX
2003-2010 Toyota Corolla
2002-2009 Toyota Matrix 2009 Toyota Matrix S
2010 Toyota Matrix Base
2004-2011 Toyota Prius
2006-2009 Toyota Prius Touring
1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle
1998-2009 Volkswagen Beetle turbo
1993 Volkswagen Corrado SLC (V6)
1993-1998 Volkswagen Golf III GTI
1993-1998 Volkswagen Golf III VR6
1993-1998 Volkswagen Golf VR6
1999-2005 Volkswagen Golf IV
1999-2005 Volkswagen Golf TDI
2004 Volkswagen Golf R32
1999-2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T
1999-2005 Volkswagen GTI VR6
1993-1998 Volkswagen Jetta III GLX
1995-1998 Volkswagen Jetta III VR6
1999-2005 Volkswagen Jetta IV (4 cyl.)
1999-2005 Volkswagen Jetta IV VR6
1992-1997 Volkswagen Passat VR6>
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This post has been edited by Tigawoods: Mar 28, 2014 - 1:51 PM

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QUOTE (playr158 @ Mar 27, 2014 - 9:57 PM) *
>Can a mod sticky this thread alreaddy?!



Added to the stickies.

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with a 5x14 hub change, just use oem supra rotors...

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QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Mar 27, 2014 - 2:18 PM) *
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QUOTE (Syaoran @ Mar 27, 2014 - 2:06 PM) *
>That's interesting...

Yeah I was suggesting a replacement for the rears that perhaps we could find local to us.

Ah gotchya. I think the 205 rears are out best bet.
The only downsides of that rotor are the spacing of the caliper and the ebrake shoe only has half contact on the inner drum.

Those arent really terrible downsides in my eyes.

the company in the UK that I have listed in the OP ships super fast with tracking too smile.gif

I will keep my eyes open for any rotors that look like a match to the 205 rears


Yeah you guys have it great. In my case, it's 320 just for shipping, which is 4x as much as shipping anywhere in the US.

This is stupid XD

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ship it to me on the east coast and then Ill ship it to you! It would probably be a heck of alot cheaper


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QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Mar 28, 2014 - 7:04 PM) *
>with a 5x14 hub change, just use oem supra rotors...

BOOM.



Ill have to ask rico what he did for the rears again for his hub change


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5x114 swap only works if you don't have AWD frown.gif
I need to find 5x114 hubs / rotors that will work for AWD

oh and still no 2-piece for the supra rotors kindasad.gif

This post has been edited by playr158: Mar 29, 2014 - 11:56 AM
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QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Mar 29, 2014 - 12:35 PM) *
>ship it to me on the east coast and then Ill ship it to you! It would probably be a heck of alot cheaper


I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.

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QUOTE (playr158 @ Mar 29, 2014 - 12:55 PM) *
>5x114 swap only works if you don't have AWD frown.gif
I need to find 5x114 hubs / rotors that will work for AWD

oh and still no 2-piece for the supra rotors kindasad.gif


Well, if you think about it, if it's already AWD it already has GT-Four brakes which would make this thread pointless for whoever's doing it.

BUT doing the 5x114.3 hub swap might just be a redrill deal..

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Unless you have my car or a few others here who have/are doing AWD swaps and keeping McPherson suspension..
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QUOTE (playr158 @ Mar 30, 2014 - 10:23 AM) *
>Unless you have my car or a few others here who have/are doing AWD swaps and keeping McPherson suspension..



But then what I said wouldn't apply, because it's not "already AWD". lol

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QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Mar 28, 2014 - 2:33 PM) *
>Id also like to merge a bit of the info from the 5x114 conversion into this thread so that it can show some info for people that would like to switch hubs when converting, Ill also have to add the possible rotors for that too. Rico will be a good source of info for that.



Man oh man do I have a lot of information to add!

The "Fly Low" Project: 3rd Gen 3SGTE
FACTORY SPECS:



FYI:

MODEL________YEAR_____BOLT PATTERN_________STUD SIZE______HUB/CENTER BORE_______OFFSET

CELICA_______86-96________5x100______________12x1.5____________54.1_______H
CAMRY_______92-UP________5x114.3_____________12x1.5____________60.1______H
CAMRY/solara__99-UP_______5x114.3_____________12x1.5_____________60.1______H
RAV4_________96-UP________5x114.3____________12x1.5_____________60.1______H
Rotor Options:

FRONT:

>>93-99 Toyota Supra NON-Turbo>>




REAR options:

>>93-99 Toyota Supra NON-Turbo>>



*Height too large at 67.35mm?
*Stock GT4 is 59, GT is 65

>>2003-2012 Infiniti fx35>>



* Hub size 6mm too big, bolt size 12.7, should be 14.5

>>>>2010-2013 Lexus RX350>>>>



*Nom Thick, should be 16 (6mm too small)


BEST OPTION (IMO), and what I will be running:

>>2002-2010 Lexus SC430/ 01-05 Lexus is300/ 95-05 gs300 / 98-00 gs400 / 01-05 GS430>>



*Nom thick, should be 16mm, 4mm off - Do not see this as an issue

*Hat height of 63.3 should allow for proper contact of GT E-Brake shoes. Stock GT4 hat height is 59 (reported issues of only 1/2 of E-Brake making contact) and standard GT hat height is 65.


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QUOTE (playr158 @ Mar 29, 2014 - 12:55 PM) *
>5x114 swap only works if you don't have AWD frown.gif
I need to find 5x114 hubs / rotors that will work for AWD

oh and still no 2-piece for the supra rotors kindasad.gif


Wouldn't the mkiv supra hub work in the rear for the awd knuckle on the celica?..
thanks rico!
Ill add that stuff tomorrow.

You've fit the rears on already right?
The smaller diameters of those options you listed compared to the 315mm GT4 rotors seems like it could be an issue. 6-9mm seems to be the range of difference from what you've listed. It isnt MUCH but its something.

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QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Mar 31, 2014 - 7:46 PM) *
>Wouldn't the mkiv supra hub work in the rear for the awd knuckle on the celica?..


Honestly I don't know. It comes down to shape/splines/thickness and there aren't diagram/measurements on the internet like there are for rotors.
That and usually only the Dealer sells them and for not cheap.


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>2002-2010 Lexus SC430/ 01-05 Lexus is300/ 95-05 gs300 / 98-00 gs400 / 01-05 GS430

This looks like a pretty good option for rear rotors and a 5x114 GT4 rear brake conversion
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QUOTE (playr158 @ Apr 1, 2014 - 12:11 PM) *
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>2002-2010 Lexus SC430/ 01-05 Lexus is300/ 95-05 gs300 / 98-00 gs400 / 01-05 GS430

This looks like a pretty good option for rear rotors and a 5x114 GT4 rear brake conversion

the 8mm difference from the ST205 315mm concerns me.
What do you think?

My setup with the 315mm ST205 rotors has the pads right at the edge of the rotor


the rotors are thinner than the ST205's because the 205rears are vented. just a remark.

This post has been edited by Tigawoods: Apr 2, 2014 - 11:22 AM

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Mr2 rear hubs is another option... For awd

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^some how I completely missed the concept of an MR2 rear hub
just thinking about this the other day and how that these smaller diameter rotors will change the braking bias of the car. I cant say for certain to what extent though. My F:300 and R:315 is a great balance. Its possible that a few MM's off the front might not make too much of a difference. Just thinking out loud

continue with your day.

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I'll be ordering Rav4 Hubs, bearings, poopra rotors shortly for mine. Even though I'm selling. I have these big calipers and have been meaning to do this for a LONG time. Props to Tigawoods for the good info. I only last year discovered the Rav4 hub swap which totally changed the game for this. Fortunately, my Tenzo R DC5 wheels are a dual 5 x 100 and 5 x 114.3 bolt pattern.
The Centric C-TEK Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors
from 2012 impreza wrx (227.47021R and 227.47021L) seems like a pretty good deal for the front.

from what I've found its 294mm.

What are you using as a 5x100 replacement for st205 front disc besides of impreza?


Im looking on Evo 6 brake discs.
Celica brake discs diameter is 315mm, Evo 6 is 320mm, with proper machine could decrease it to 315mm
Celica brake disc thickness is 32mm max and 30mm min, Evo 6 thickness is 32mm max and 29.8min, so its ok.
Well here comes the problem, hat height of the Celica brake disc is 59mm and the evo 6 is 43,5mm, so a spacer could fix the 11.5mm difference of the height, it should be ok?
Hub bore of the Celica brake disc is 55mm and Evo 6 is 69mm, just need to bored the hun hole to 55, it could be possible?

The best is that 2 front brake discs of evo 6 is just 85,49 on camskill
Thanks to Fate for pointing it out to me, but I made an itsy bitsy large oversight in the swap details, and the step necessary step of shaving off some of the inside of the front caliper like such



Him and I will be looking into the exact thickness it will need to be shaved down to, but it looks like that amount may vary depending on the rotor thickness you will be using.

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QUOTE (Batman722 @ Jan 22, 2015 - 5:21 PM) *
>about 2mm IIRC.
I would love to find out the exact.

reference
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=74140


I was wondering where that image came from, Fate just handed it to me haha. Im going to add the link to the FP

He was telling me that some have shaved of 5mm+/-

I am going to measure the thickness of mine next week and Fate is going to measure the thickness of the stock bracket so we can get some solid numbers

This post has been edited by Tigawoods: Jan 23, 2015 - 6:59 AM

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For the rear brake rotors, I was looking at the WRX (G3) up to 2007, there are some difference from the height, but maybe can do something

DBA 2663 WRX
Specifications
Diameter 290
Height 64
Thickness 18
Min Thickness 16
C/Hole 58
Bolt holes 5 X 100 PCD

CELICA
Vent Vented
Diameter 315
Height 59
Thickness 16
Min Thickness 15
Centre Hole Dia 55
Bolt Holes 5

There are just 5mm of difference on the height and a minor difference on the thicknes. Anyone has tested this?

WRX from 2009 and up, rear brake rotors have a 64mm of height vs 59mm of the Celica ones, maybe there could be an option
Ok. To add more fuel to drama. I have found rotors very close to spec. For the scion frs. I have been looking on phone so i may have missed some stuff.

http://www.fr-sforum.com/forums/targa-newf...920/topics/8058

Some pics to summariZe



It comes as a kit. Wonder if rotors can be sold



This is where i get lost.


It states 299 mm with 32 mm diameter and 5x100.

Wonder if sold separately and if they are centered for the gt4 caliper

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Found the disc....

http://counterspacegarage.com/ap-racing-cp...disc-right.html

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ORLY??

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