1gb brake coversion

[neoviper]

I tried researching this but couldnt find a clear answer. A yes or no answer will do but any othe information is great. Is changing the rotors on a 1ga to a 1gb a direct bolt on or are there some modifications needed?

 

[kittay]

It is direct bolt on. Infact the 2g is as well.

Are you just changing the rotor or the caliper as well?

 

[neoviper]

Just the rotors. Unless I need to change the calipers also, I need to know what parts im gonna need to complete the project and couldnt find it anywhere.

Help please

 

[kittay]

Not only are the rotors larger for the 93+ but also the calipers, which I would recommend doing. You can pick them up used for cheap!!

 

[neoviper]

Do the bigger calipers bolt directly on as well?

 

[16vtawd]

http://www.vfaq.com/mods/BigBrakesInstall.html http://www.vfaq.com/mods/BigBrakesInfo.html

 

[kittay]

I did mine as one of my first mods. That was about a year ago, but I believe the only thing I had issues with was bleeding the brakes. As I recall everything bolted up without any issues.
And before putting them on, I painted them shiny black so they looked nice.

 

[neoviper]

In the vfaq it said I would need these two parts. what are they exactly?

"hub-to-caliper mounting brackets, shimming hardware"

 

[neoviper]

It also says that I cant do the same for the rear brakes. what other options do I have for this?

 

[16vtawd]

You will need this bracket to mount the 2-piston calipers to the hub and the shims and clips that go on the back of the pads when you install them. Everything bolts up you just need 2-piston calipers, hub-to-caliper mounting brackets, shimming hardware, brake pads and rotors that you can get off any '93+ DSM AWD, '91+ non-turbo Dodge Stealth / Mitsu 3000GT, or '92-'96 Mitsu Diamante.

 

[16vtawd]

If you want bigger rear brakes your goin to have to go with an aftermarket kit

 

[neoviper]

thanx for clearing that up for me. What about the rear brakes is it true I cant change those as well?

 

[16vtawd]

NP, The rear brakes are different on the 3000gt/stealths they dont fit without modding. This is a pic of my 93 big brake upgrade.

 

[neoviper]

looks really good! So what did you do for your rear brakes. Did you just use drilled and slotted OEM replacements?

 

[16vtawd]

Thx, I just used normal rotors in the rear because I did them before I went with the big brakes.

 

[neoviper]

I'm gonna look for some OEM sized drilled and slotted rotors. Any other bits of advice before I take on the project? And thanx for all the help!

 

[neoviper]

And one more question. It's completely out of left field. I just bought a cat back exhaust. I know I need a downpipe as well but do I need a high flow cat (or test pipe)?

 

[16vtawd]

If the rotors are stuck it will be a pita but this is what i used to get them off http://www.vfaq.com/mods/BrakeRotors.html and your goin to need someone to help you bleed the brakes.

 

[neoviper]

Yeah I remember trying to get the rotors off my maxima to go get them cut. Pain in the rear!!

 

[16vtawd]

Depending on which downpipe you get determines if you need a cat/testpipe because some DPs eliminate the cat/testpipe and some allow to use one but make sure flanges match tho

 

[neoviper]

hey listen man, you've been really helpful and I appreciate it a ton!

 

[16vtawd]

Just helping a fellow DSMer out hope your upgrade goes well.