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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    Yes, the calipers are similar, but not the same, IIRC. Making adapters for the later uprights would make the most sense. Bolt-in bearings, better ball-joint geometry, and the adapter for the brakes bolts on. There WAS a big brake kit for R/T's that used the Neon SRT-4 Willwood front parts, but I don't know that more than 1 or 2 was ever made. I want 13" rotors anyway...

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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    Quote Originally Posted by Reaper1 View Post
    I want 13" rotors anyway...
    And where might we find something like that.....

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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    Quote Originally Posted by karlak View Post
    And where might we find something like that.....
    True racing type hardware...aluminum hat with floating rotor.

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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    Parts are being fabricated as we speak

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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    what calipers?

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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    Quote Originally Posted by karlak View Post
    what calipers?
    Wilwood 4 pistons

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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    Looks like the brakes will be shipping out to me on Monday

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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    update?

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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    Quote Originally Posted by karlak View Post
    update?
    Just dropped the car off at the shop and my buddy will be starting on it next week.

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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    No pictures of the goods!? WTF!? BOOOO!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Reaper1 View Post
    No pictures of the goods!? WTF!? BOOOO!!!
    I have the worst phone in the world. I can't even figure out how to send pictures in text messages or E mails. I did find out today that I have 6 piston calipers and not 4 pistons as I originally thought.

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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    Great! Now, get them to do it with 13" rotors and I'm a buyer!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Reaper1 View Post
    No pictures of the goods!? WTF!? BOOOO!!!


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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    Quote Originally Posted by Reaper1 View Post
    Great! Now, get them to do it with 13" rotors and I'm a buyer!
    I'm sure Todd will do them with whatever size rotors you want.

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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    update

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    Quote Originally Posted by karlak View Post
    update
    Re bled the brakes and pedal was still spongy. Went with an 1 1/16 bore master cylinder and pedal felt much better. But more testing is to be done, as I basically drove the car from the shop to garage because of the snow we got.

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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    This is great, just fell on this post. Never wanted to go 16". But now??? Maybe

    Quote Originally Posted by cordes View Post
    The caliper bracket is cast into the knuckle. The later ones, while having a better geometry, do weigh a pound or two more if my memory serves.
    Can you explain better geometry? Curious. I thought they were the same

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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    Quote Originally Posted by spiro440 View Post
    This is great, just fell on this post. Never wanted to go 16". But now??? Maybe


    Can you explain better geometry? Curious. I thought they were the same
    The ball joint is pushed down about 3/4" on the later knuckles making it better for lower cars. It is noticeable. I should weigh both knuckles with calipers on them. Frankly, I don't think there's all that much difference. The caliper brackets aren't as heavy as they look on the later pieces, but it is unsprung weight...

    I need to break down and make an adapter bracket for Viper calipers so I can use those if for nothing other than looks. CSX VNT #42 could maybe use the braking if I went with a big enough tire and upped the boost some. At 11PSI, with a 225/45r16 Toyo tire, the stock brakes with the proper fluid and pads are adequate for 20min track sessions.

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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    I have a full set of Viper calipers sitting in a box downstairs. If you want measurements or anything, LMK. I am VERY interested in adapter brackets for them. If you don't do it, I will...eventually.

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    Re: TCE Performance big brake kit

    Aren't they just rebadged Brembo units? I've looked it up before, and all the technical info is there. I just need to take a pair of knuckles into class and get busy.

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