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3rd gen brakes on the 1st gen
Wednesday, May 25, 2005 6:40 AM
Figured I'd post a sort of technical piece. I am in the process of putting 3rd gen brakes on the 87 RS Conv. Parts needed for the swap include: 3rd gen spindles (can cut off tie rod connection if desired); 3rd gen lower strut bolts and nuts; 3rd gen calipers, brake pads, and rotors.

Good: better braking using stock parts without the need to bend brake lines or run the spindles on the opposite side for which they were designed (as in the 92 - 94 brake upgrade)

Bad: loose the ability to run a 13" rim

If someone is willing to host some pics, I will post the process and final result.

-Tom

Re: 3rd gen brakes on the 1st gen
Wednesday, May 25, 2005 10:23 PM
why bother with all that work??? just bolt on 92+ brakes, they are the same size and bolt right on.



Re: 3rd gen brakes on the 1st gen
Thursday, May 26, 2005 3:23 AM
My front end is currently apart for a rebuild. Had the parts from my 98. Really no extra work. Mounting a 3rd gen or late 2nd gen spindle takes the same amount of time.
Re: 3rd gen brakes on the 1st gen
Monday, May 30, 2005 10:40 AM
[URL=www.imageshack.us ]www.imageshack.us [/URL]

You can host pics there for free.
Re: 3rd gen brakes on the 1st gen
Wednesday, June 01, 2005 2:50 PM
Someone on this forum already did this swap, and I agree with sharkey, just do the 92+ brake swap. This way you dont have to hack off the steering arm, or have an exrta steering arm, lol




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