There are several good threads on this topic, but I thought I would put this into a Tech Article with focus on weight and add some of my own photos.
One of the problems with upgrading your brakes, is that such upgrade is usually accompanied with increase in weight. Some aftermarket brake kits, like TCE, will gave you big brakes with reduction in weight, but not everyone can afford it.
So, until recently, "big DSM" brake upgrade was THE way to give yourself a bit more braking capability for budget conscious enthusiasts. Everyone knew that "big brakes" were heavier, but they just took it as inevitable.
05/06 Outlander front brakes emerged recently as a better/bigger upgrade, but I want to add an extra merit to this conversion: you get more brakes, for not much additional weight!
To do this swap, you will need:
05/06 Outlander caliper brackets MR307282 and two piston calipers (Outlander calipers use 2G style of brake lines, so 1G guys will ether have to use 93/94/GVR4 calipers with these brackets or do some creative plumbing, to adapt the lines)
05/06 Outlander rotors (stock shields will have to be bent back)
That is IT! No other parts or adaptors!
I sourced my complete Outlander calipers at Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market, most of these junk yards will ship parts for relatively low cost. And since you are already paying for shipping, find a place in the south, so that you get some rust free parts!
As for rotors, there are dozens of sources to get them! I used drt-sport from Ebay, they caught my attention because of their powder coating options and low price, but they also ended being 5 min from house .
Aside from being larger, Outlander rotors have different design and give you more rotor with relatively less weight! Here is weight sumary:
As you can see, Outlander brakes give you extra 20mm over the "Big DSM" brakes, but your weight penalty is only 1.4lbs per side! That is the same increase in size as going from "Small DSM to Big DSM"!
A few more comparison shot (Outlander/Big DSM/Small DSM):
All done up:
With a dirty 18" wheel over it:
Edit: I have received many questions about different wheel fitments. I only had it over my 18" wheels. But from other people's experience, I have seen that most 16" wheels fit over these brakes. Knowing just how little clearance between Galant VR4 brakes and stock, 15" wheels, I highly doubt that these brakes will fit under 15" wheels.
Other good threads on this topic:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/397589-new-brakes-gsx-budget.html
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/dri...y-2-piston-big-rotor-upgrade-276mm-294mm.html
Enjoy!
One of the problems with upgrading your brakes, is that such upgrade is usually accompanied with increase in weight. Some aftermarket brake kits, like TCE, will gave you big brakes with reduction in weight, but not everyone can afford it.
So, until recently, "big DSM" brake upgrade was THE way to give yourself a bit more braking capability for budget conscious enthusiasts. Everyone knew that "big brakes" were heavier, but they just took it as inevitable.
05/06 Outlander front brakes emerged recently as a better/bigger upgrade, but I want to add an extra merit to this conversion: you get more brakes, for not much additional weight!
To do this swap, you will need:
05/06 Outlander caliper brackets MR307282 and two piston calipers (Outlander calipers use 2G style of brake lines, so 1G guys will ether have to use 93/94/GVR4 calipers with these brackets or do some creative plumbing, to adapt the lines)
05/06 Outlander rotors (stock shields will have to be bent back)
That is IT! No other parts or adaptors!
I sourced my complete Outlander calipers at Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market, most of these junk yards will ship parts for relatively low cost. And since you are already paying for shipping, find a place in the south, so that you get some rust free parts!
As for rotors, there are dozens of sources to get them! I used drt-sport from Ebay, they caught my attention because of their powder coating options and low price, but they also ended being 5 min from house .
Aside from being larger, Outlander rotors have different design and give you more rotor with relatively less weight! Here is weight sumary:
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As you can see, Outlander brakes give you extra 20mm over the "Big DSM" brakes, but your weight penalty is only 1.4lbs per side! That is the same increase in size as going from "Small DSM to Big DSM"!
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A few more comparison shot (Outlander/Big DSM/Small DSM):
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All done up:
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With a dirty 18" wheel over it:
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Edit: I have received many questions about different wheel fitments. I only had it over my 18" wheels. But from other people's experience, I have seen that most 16" wheels fit over these brakes. Knowing just how little clearance between Galant VR4 brakes and stock, 15" wheels, I highly doubt that these brakes will fit under 15" wheels.
Other good threads on this topic:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/397589-new-brakes-gsx-budget.html
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/dri...y-2-piston-big-rotor-upgrade-276mm-294mm.html
Enjoy!
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