1 Topic by nimblemotorsports (edited by nimblemotorsports 2020-05-27 10:09 PM)

  • From: Sacramento, California
  • Registered: 2012-08-02
  • Posts: 354

Topic: Upgrading to big brakes for cheap

Finally posted the edited video of the big brake upgrade for the mx-3.
I upgraded the small single piston caliper and 10 inch rotor with
a 11.6 inch rotor from a Mini Cooper S, and aluminum dual piston calipers from a 99-04 Mustang.
Cost about $100-200 or so, and makes a huge difference in braking and pad wear.

https://youtu.be/ppYrW2gQaZM

  • From: Birdsboro, PA
  • Registered: 2009-10-26
  • Posts: 892

Re: Upgrading to big brakes for cheap

For Hondas there is a very similar upgrade, use 2008 Mini Cooper non S rotors that are 280mm with calipers from a 98 Integra Type R and you get a bolt on 11" big brake setup. It stops our 2200lb Civic in a big hurry!

Chris from 3 Pedal Mafia
  • From: Plymouth, MA
  • Registered: 2013-06-07
  • Posts: 787

Re: Upgrading to big brakes for cheap

Sonic wrote:

For Hondas there is a very similar upgrade, use 2008 Mini Cooper non S rotors that are 280mm with calipers from a 98 Integra Type R and you get a bolt on 11" big brake setup. It stops our 2200lb Civic in a big hurry!

hmm...I wonder if this would work for my 1987 Honda Prelude...that I swapped 1988-1989 Honda Accord LxI  knuckle, axle, brakes into...cuz the hub with the wheel kept breaking off....
Although seems like it has 10.3 cm rotors....probably good enough...but maybe need better calipers ?
Oy, I can't wait till Thompson...but still so much left to do...

MarioKart Driving School: 1987 Honda Prelude Si (Opus #28) 
Loudon, NH 2014 - Millville, NJ, Lightening 2019 (RIP)
New and improved: 1987 Honda Prelude Si (Opus #11) Pittsburgh, PA 2021 - ??
and finally won something, Class C Win: Loudon, NH 2022