Rx7 Fc Front brake calipers to Civic Ek

**xeno** · 15-02-2012 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by mugen_ctr

Go for it man, works out the same as dc2r setup.... keen on the results on an ek...... i was under the impression u needed bigger rotors to run it? or is it fine to run smaller rotors than that of the rx7?

I am getting it done. Next week the workshop should be finish the kits and by the end of February it should be on my car. Can't wait to test it out.

It is Rx7 Fc calipers, oem rotor only 277mm. 282mm rotor no problem at all. I see a tune shop mod the Fc calipers to fit a lot bigger rotor, see this link. http://roninspeedworks.squarespace.c...le-big-brakes/

**pat88c** · 15-02-2012 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by 1590cc

Another 4 piston choice maybe Skyline.. just a thought

http://www.ek9.org/forum/brakes/1712...2-r33-ek9.html

Great link, show me weight of the brakes and the different between stock ek9/dc2r caliper weight (5.3kg) to spoon caliper (2.4kg) upgrade kit 282mm disc
which is saving weight of almost 2.5kg
You will feel that different which like wheels, Cast iron OEM are big heavy 18s(spec style LOL) to alloy Spoon's light weight 15s or 16s but they come at a high cost to have that weight saving

Going R32 GTS T front brakes look like good option too but need 16s or 17s rims but still have smaller pad area over Dc2r/ek9 brake pad but more pad force
And the R33 again is even better with bigger disc

light weight front brakes i'll go spoon but for performance and low buget go i'll go r32 or r33 but will need 16" rims more cost

And at the end of the day you will choose the best option you think is best for you

Pat

**xeno** · 15-02-2012 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by pat88c

Great link, show me weight of the brakes and the different between stock ek9/dc2r caliper weight (5.3kg) to spoon caliper (2.4kg) upgrade kit 282mm disc
which is saving weight of almost 2.5kg
You will feel that different which like wheels, Cast iron OEM are big heavy 18s(spec style LOL) to alloy Spoon's light weight 15s or 16s but they come at a high cost to have that weight saving

Going R32 GTS T front brakes look like good option too but need 16s or 17s rims but still have smaller pad area over Dc2r/ek9 brake pad but more pad force
And the R33 again is even better with bigger disc

light weight front brakes i'll go spoon but for performance and low buget go i'll go r32 or r33 but will need 16" rims more cost

And at the end of the day you will choose the best option you think is best for you

Pat

Yes, it is a good choose if you got 16" or 17" wheels. For me, I don't want to spend $ for another set of the wheel that why I go for Rx7 calipers.

**crobaa** · 18-02-2012 08:00 AM

Somebody needs to post up that picture of all the sheep that represents the Honda community. People here are so set in their ways and all mod their cars exactly the same. You gotta give props to people who think outside the box and look into custom fab work. No wonder Hondas have no respect in the modified car world these days.

**xeno** · 01-07-2012 06:09 PM

I finally fitted my Rx7 fc calipers to my civic ek. Great stopping power "may be little bit too quick" The car doesn't have ABS. I was driving on the rain when I pick up my car first time, It was bit scary. I was lock my brake up 2 times, thank for the idiot driver on the road, they suddenly slow down their cars. I'm getting use to it now . Overall I am happy. Someone in here said Skyline calipers is better, I don't think I want anything better.

ps Without ABS system, big increase stopping power can be scary. Unless you know how to handle it.