Montero calipers & brackets on 2g

[goldeninja20]

I saw a little info on the 2000 and 2004 mitsubishi monteros having larger rotors than the mitsubishi outlander. I would like to do the montero caliper brackets and calipers (2 piston). Plus they are much easier to find in junkyards near me. I havent found anyone else who has experienced with it, is there a reason why? The montero rotors are 314mm compared to the outlander rotors which are 296mm. Could someone give me some insight, I would like to do the upgrade soon.

 

[WES_393]

In order to make a larger rotor work you need a taller caliper bracket. The Outlander brackets are nearly identical to the 2g bracket, just extended to compensate for the larger rotors. The Montero and Montero Sport brackets are very different. Here's pics to show what I mean:

DSM:

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Outlander:

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Montero:

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Montero Sport:

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The Montero Sport brackets might work, but it looks like they are mounted at an angle. So I'd suggest going a different route.

 

[PieEyedPiper]

Do you know if the brackets fit or what spacing the holes are?
EDIT: Yeah, as seen above, those probably won't fit. I'm sure we can dig up the dimensions to be sure.

 

[goldeninja20]

Do you know if the brackets fit or what spacing the holes are?
EDIT: Yeah, as seen above, those probably won't fit. I'm sure we can dig up the dimensions to be sure.

This was my question. I didnt really specify that. I do understand i need a taller bracket, my questions is will the bracket bolt on and will the Montero caliper work (or the stock 2g dual pistons)?

It appears that the montero sports might fit. I was very curious because no one has brought it up before. I may give it a shot. I am hoping someone with a montero might be able to help us out with some dimensions.

 

[silvreclips]

The montero uses the same 2 piston caliper and pads that we currently use. The bracket and rotor are the only difference.

 

[goldeninja20]

The montero uses the same 2 piston caliper and pads that we currently use. The bracket and rotor are the only difference.

I understand that. I just need to know if i can run the bracket and rotor on on my 2g. I would love to see someone experience with it. I may pick up the bracket and caliper tommorrow. Depending if anyone has confidence that it MIGHT fit.

 

[serviceguy]

The montero uses the same 2 piston caliper and pads that we currently use. The bracket and rotor are the only difference.

Did you mean the Montero Sport? From the pictures posted by WES it looks like the regular Montero brackets wouldn't mount either to the caliper or the hub.

 

[goldeninja20]

Did you mean the Montero Sport? From the pictures posted by WES it looks like the regular Montero brackets wouldn't mount either to the caliper or the hub.

Yes we are refering to the Montero sport. I should have specified in the title.

 

[okm12346]

That's cool and all, but the montero bolt pattern is 6x5.5'' (6x139.7mm) with hub bore of 108mm.

Have you thought of that?

 

[goldeninja20]

AH! that would be an answer to my problem . Thank you. Looks like that was not a good idea.

 

[okm12346]

I just remembered that the Evo rotors are 320mm vs. 314mm for the montero rotor. Thats a pretty small difference and the caliper should be able to handle it.

Now what matters is the rotor offset. Do you think all mitsu rotors are built with the same offset?

 

[goldeninja20]

I just remembered that the Evo rotors are 320mm vs. 314mm for the montero rotor. Thats a pretty small difference and the caliper should be able to handle it.

Now what matters is the rotor offset. Do you think all mitsu rotors are built with the same offset?

I thought that all mitsubishi would have had the same bolt pattern (in within a certain time frame). I do not know if the offset would be the same. But i would like if we could get some more knowledge in here, I need to do my brake set up soon since i need new brakes.

 

[Steve93Talon]

I just remembered that the Evo rotors are 320mm vs. 314mm for the montero rotor. Thats a pretty small difference and the caliper should be able to handle it.

Now what matters is the rotor offset. Do you think all mitsu rotors are built with the same offset?

Evo rotors are also substantially thicker, you'd either have to machine them down or make the pads thinner, and also widen the brackets where the rotor passes through. Not a good idea either way.

The ideal rotor to try would be the 2nd gen 3GKT VR4. It's 313mm in diameter, has the same thickness, and should have the correct hub bore for a DSM. The issues will still be the offset and the mounting angle.

 

[goldeninja20]

Evo rotors are also substantially thicker, you'd either have to machine them down or make the pads thinner, and also widen the brackets where the rotor passes through. Not a good idea either way.

The ideal rotor to try would be the 2nd gen 3GKT VR4. It's 313mm in diameter, has the same thickness, and should have the correct hub bore for a DSM. The issues will still be the offset and the mounting angle.

Do you guys think i should give it a shot? I can get calipers and brackets, but i do not want to buy new vr4 rotors. If i mock up the calipers and brackets would someone be able to tell me if the rotors will fit?

 

[Steve93Talon]

Do you guys think i should give it a shot? I can get calipers and brackets, but i do not want to buy new vr4 rotors. If i mock up the calipers and brackets would someone be able to tell me if the rotors will fit?

You can get a generic rotor for like $25-30, and probably return it when you're done test fitting.