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mines13 · 06-05-2012, 06:18 PM

Replying to my self here, but even of the caliper offset was off, they could have machined the rotor or ran a spacer between the rotor and hub to make it functional if not correct.

Matt Andrews · 06-05-2012, 08:59 PM

those calipers look like they could be tapped on the other side to ensure the proper piston is on the leading edge, and the bleeder was still on top...

RavSpec · 06-06-2012, 01:48 AM

Wondering if GRB Spec C are the 6 piston brembo ??

cyde01 · 06-06-2012, 05:20 PM

4 pot according to text.

OrbitalEllipses · 06-06-2012, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RavSpec

Wondering if GRB Spec C are the 6 piston brembo ??

R205 I think. Yep, just searched to confirm, the 6pot Brembos are from the R205.

Hanakuso · 06-06-2012, 05:44 PM

Looks like HKS Kansai put on some GVB brakes for the BRZ

Racecomp Engineering · 06-06-2012, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Andrews

those calipers look like they could be tapped on the other side to ensure the proper piston is on the leading edge, and the bleeder was still on top...

that looks to be the case for those with the ability to do that.

- Andrew

FrX · 06-07-2012, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Andrews

those calipers look like they could be tapped on the other side to ensure the proper piston is on the leading edge, and the bleeder was still on top...

From the picture, and what other pictures I could find, it looks like they are already tapped. The caliper appears to be merely plugged on the non-bleeder side. Might be as easy as simply swapping the bleeder and plug.

Matt Andrews · 06-07-2012, 10:57 AM

Even if it's not drilling an tapping a hole is not hard work. Granted u will want to make sure it is done right considering its your brakes. But pressurize air and some grease on the bit should keep metal shavings out of the caliper.

Coheed · 06-07-2012, 03:33 PM

Spending that much money on a brake upgrade is a bit much, but then again it covers the front and rear?

I did a Brembo conversion on my sentra. Cost was about $1000 total. Calipers on the front were $200/side. The rears were cheaper. Then rotors were $30/side, and pads are $200 a set from the dealer. I got some cheaper ones, in a factory grade for $35-40. Spending $5k on a brake system is ludicrous.

The STI Brembos may not be that great on the STI, but take away 500lbs and they should be more than sufficient for the lightweight BRZ/FRS. I'm running generic pads/rotors on this 400hp sentra and track days are not an issue, though I only drive about 7/10.

I'm not a cheap bastard by any means, but it seems like their kit is overpriced by about $3000 at least!

OrbitalEllipses · 06-07-2012, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

When you swap sides to fix the bleeder location, the differentially bored pistons are now backwards. So in short, you can't just slap OEM STI brembos on.

- Andrew

Been saying this for TOO long with no one listening.

AzFranz · 06-10-2012, 03:41 AM

Auto Produce out of Osaka. Been around for years. 441,000Y at an exchange rate of 79.48 Yen to the USD = $5548.56 That's just outrageous for this car and plain unnecessary.

Don@Accelerated · 06-10-2012, 03:52 PM

Don't want to intrude on the discussion guys but I have a 6 piston Wilwood setup sitting at the shop to fit

Quote:

Originally Posted by WingsofWar

http://www.apa3.jp/index.htm

swaping sides might fix the upside down bleed issue, but for the price of late generation OEM brembos id rather get properly sized wilwoods.

Turbowned · 06-10-2012, 04:26 PM

At least on the pic of the GReddy car it looks like there's a pipe plug on the opposite side of the bleeder screw. It looks like they're swappable, and if not, it's already been mentioned that they wouldn't be that hard to drill/tap for one. I just get worried seeing the pic of that one red 86 in Japan with a big rusted groove in the rotor; either they installed them incorrectly or the setup just plain doesn't work. I tried contacting GReddy directly to get more info but they never replied.

Won't be a swap that I'll be considering any time soon! The stock brakes in the FR-S/BRZ are fantastic, I found out yesterday!

06-05-2012, 08:59 PM	#30
Matt Andrews Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: race cars Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 253 Thanks: 31 Thanked 150 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	those calipers look like they could be tapped on the other side to ensure the proper piston is on the leading edge, and the bleeder was still on top... __________________ 11/19/12 - Just back from Redline TimeAttack's demo event. Video and write up in link below. http://fecompetition.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FECompetition

06-07-2012, 10:57 AM	#37
Matt Andrews Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: race cars Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 253 Thanks: 31 Thanked 150 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Even if it's not drilling an tapping a hole is not hard work. Granted u will want to make sure it is done right considering its your brakes. But pressurize air and some grease on the bit should keep metal shavings out of the caliper. __________________ 11/19/12 - Just back from Redline TimeAttack's demo event. Video and write up in link below. http://fecompetition.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FECompetition

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06-05-2012, 06:18 PM	#29
mines13 Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: '13 FR-S '12 CBR1000RR Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,038 Thanks: 305 Thanked 527 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Replying to my self here, but even of the caliper offset was off, they could have machined the rotor or ran a spacer between the rotor and hub to make it functional if not correct.

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RavSpec Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Rx7 Location: NYC Posts: 1,721 Thanks: 7 Thanked 473 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 71 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Wondering if GRB Spec C are the 6 piston brembo ??

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Hanakuso Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: California Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 294 Thanked 673 Times in 390 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Looks like HKS Kansai put on some GVB brakes for the BRZ

06-07-2012, 03:33 PM	#38
Coheed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: DGM BRZ Limited Location: Seattle Posts: 813 Thanks: 209 Thanked 225 Times in 157 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Spending that much money on a brake upgrade is a bit much, but then again it covers the front and rear? I did a Brembo conversion on my sentra. Cost was about $1000 total. Calipers on the front were $200/side. The rears were cheaper. Then rotors were $30/side, and pads are $200 a set from the dealer. I got some cheaper ones, in a factory grade for $35-40. Spending $5k on a brake system is ludicrous. The STI Brembos may not be that great on the STI, but take away 500lbs and they should be more than sufficient for the lightweight BRZ/FRS. I'm running generic pads/rotors on this 400hp sentra and track days are not an issue, though I only drive about 7/10. I'm not a cheap bastard by any means, but it seems like their kit is overpriced by about $3000 at least!

06-10-2012, 03:41 AM	#40
AzFranz Az to Nm to Az Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Litchfield Park, Az Posts: 341 Thanks: 167 Thanked 127 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Auto Produce out of Osaka. Been around for years. 441,000Y at an exchange rate of 79.48 Yen to the USD = $5548.56 That's just outrageous for this car and plain unnecessary.

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