RacingBrake OE caliper big brake kits are becoming more recognized and
accepted as an alternative to the expensive aluminum caliper big brake kits that
can cost thousands of dollars. Some concerns are being addressed by certain
brake manufacturers about OE caliper big brake kits.
RB would like to explain the principle of how our OE caliper kits are built.
OEM - Larger brakes are the trend for new cars
Over the years, car manufacturers have been enlarging rotors for newer models
in order to improve the stopping power. Here are just a few examples:
| Make |
Model |
Year |
Rotor (Front) OD |
| |
|
|
mm |
inch |
| Acura |
NSX |
92-96 |
282 |
11.10 |
| 97-05 |
298 |
11.73 |
| BMW |
M3 (E30) |
87-90 |
280 |
11.02 |
| M3 (E36) |
95-99 |
317 |
12.48 |
| M3 (E46) |
01-06 |
325 |
12.80 |
| M3 (E46) Competition Package |
04-06 |
345 |
13.60 |
| Corvette |
C5 |
97-04 |
325 |
12.80 |
| C6 (Perf.) |
06+ |
340 |
13.39 |
| C6 (Z06) |
06+ |
355 |
13.98 |
| Infiniti |
G35 (non-Brembo) |
03-04 |
296 |
11.65 |
| 05-08 |
320 |
12.60 |
| 2008 (Sport) |
330 |
13.00 |
| Mitsubishi |
Evolution VIII |
03-07 |
320 |
12.60 |
| Evolution X |
2008 |
350 |
13.80 |
| Mazda |
MX-5 |
83-93 |
235 |
9.25 |
| 94-02 |
255 |
10.04 |
| 01-05 (Sport) |
270 |
10.63 |
| 06+ |
290 |
11.42 |
| Nissan |
350Z (non-Brembo) |
03-05 |
296 |
11.65 |
| 06-08 |
320 |
12.60 |
| Maxima |
81-84 |
250 |
9.84 |
| 89-01 |
280 |
11.02 |
| 02-03 |
296 |
11.65 |
| 04-06 |
320 |
12.60 |
| Subaru |
Legacy |
00-04 |
294 |
11.57 |
| 05+ |
316 |
12.44 |
Aftermarket - Upgrade by swapping to bigger brakes
Enthusiasts are swapping their smaller brakes to other model’s big brakes in
order to gain the extra stopping power at an affordable cost. Here are some
popular swaps:
| Make/Model |
Rotor OD |
Swap to |
Rotor OD |
Increase |
| |
mm |
inch |
|
mm |
inch |
|
| Subaru RS |
277 |
10.91 |
Subaru WRX |
294 |
11.57 |
6% |
| Subaru WRX (rear) |
266 |
10347 |
Subaru Legacy (rear) |
290 |
11.42 |
9% |
| Lexus |
296 |
11.65 |
Supra TT |
323 |
12.72 |
9% |
| VW Jetta |
288 |
11.34 |
Audi TT/ Jetta GLI |
312 |
12.28 |
8% |
| RX-8 (non-Sport) |
303 |
11.93 |
RX-8 (Sport) |
322 |
12.68 |
6% |
| Maxima (5th Gen) |
280 |
11.02 |
Maxima (6th Gen) |
320 |
12.60 |
14% |
| BMW (E36) |
286 |
11.26 |
BMW (E46) |
325 |
12.80 |
14% |
| 240SX |
252 |
9.92 |
300ZX |
280 |
11.02 |
11% |
Here is a link to a hot discussion of BMW’s brake swap from E36 to E46:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=531881
Racingbrake did not invent the OE caliper kit. Rather we
redesigned and
built them to maintain the integrity of the OE brake setup. We manufacture a longer
bracket from ground up (design, tool, casting, machining, fitment and test
drive) under our strict quality control process to assure a precise fit and
lasting performance. The longer bracket is essential to the OE caliper kit, and is fundamentally
different than the competition's "Move Out" kits.
These "move out" kits, made by companies such as Border Racing in Japan,
Powerslot,
Baer Brake System, Comptech, and AEM in the US) use an
adaptor
piece and additional hardware to relocate the "original" bracket outward.
This not only has hidden flaws causing brake deficiency, but the installation
can lead to premature failure. Learn more...
Experience counts.
Click here to see Racingbrake’s complete OE caliper
upgrades kits available with
proven results, that have met hundreds of
enthusiasts’ satisfaction in terms of price, performance and look.
Being in the brake business for over 20 years (since 1986), we know how to design
and build a sound brake system based on our experience and know-how.
However, we will not make you believe that it’s rocket science, filled with
mysterious theories and calculations. Nor will we downplay certain setups
simply because they are made by other manufacturers. We lead the industry with innovative designs and
advanced manufacturing technology.
We work hard to ease your installation and
budget in addition to the performance you expect and the look you want. Just like we have stated in our mission statement:
“Not a big name like Brembo or AP. No complicated brake theories,
misleading claims or fabricated data. No gimmicks. Simply
great brakes at great prices!”
RB kits represent the best value in big brake kit upgrades that are built for the “rest of us!”
