S13 Hubs on ae86 ??

[Rascal21]

http://www.driftworks.com/forum/technica...-ae86.html


And theres more "proof" (If you will) where that came from.

We all know cases of complete big-brake failures right smack on the track, yet you make OEM brakes out to be capable of triggering the next apocalypse, and even claim that there are no aftermarket discs available?
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performanc...s-per-pair
(Sorry, HAD to do you one back for the Bandon ship thing)

Even high-power race cars with brakes the size of the wheels we run on our cars struggle with overheated brakes on hot days.
Thats why they do cool-down time and often pit stops to check the components, it`s not ALL 100% driving, for some reason a lot of us mortals miss that point, often more than seldom the reason for the overheat of an engine or brake failure.

The discs wont necessarily get worn out real fast (unless they are crap-brand), I agree the brake pads will, in-between anything from 10 to 100 hard laps, thats why you change the pads, along with tires and any other consumer items, when you`re in the pit.

I have experience with big brakes and know their drawbacks, and a bunch of people with track experience that actually found solutions that WORKS share the same opinion:
That a simple and thought-out cost-effective setup based on the OEM specs, if taken care of even on hardcore trackdays (time for maintenance translates to a lot more track-time!), will still hold stumt against, or even do better than the Big brake kits from Wilwood/AP Racing/Generic Vendor.


Also do you have any idea how HUGE (and expensive) spacers you need to run clear of those humongous calipers??
To give you an idea:


I`ve read some here about P11 brake conversions too, anyone got any track-experience with whether that or RX7 conversions are any good for consistent grip-driving at the track @ normal weather conditions without overheating?

Just trying to give a perspective and toss ideas here for better efficiency and lower costs in lieu with the aeu86 spirit, not trying to be a smartass, if I`m coming across as one then I am really sorry!

At last, if I may quote: I`m sticking to my original story!

This big-brake shaite is NOT as efficient as one might think, it`s a PITA to have anything to do with, and it`s REALLY expensive!