Alot of you guys know that I've been doing some fab work on different brake conversions such as the twin caliper mount, a toyota conversion and so on. Well all of this led to an interesting develpment.
Here's a picture
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Looks alot like the old one doesn't it? Actually a few differences. We are using a different rotor but the same caliper. What this has allowed us to do is change the spacing that is required by the old kit. The one in the picture has a 1/4" spacer as opposed to the 3/4" spacer (Still a solid ring and not tubes). This means its cheaper to produce and cheaper for you to puchase. An added bonus is the entire kit is more rigid due to the shorter length bolts required. It also affords a great deal of wheel clearance since the entire rotor is set further inboard.
As of now we are expecting final pricing to be in the $45 - $50 range for the entire kit including hardware. Of course still will be Grade 8 bolts and the same High Alloy Loc washers that we've been using all along.
And for those of you who I know are going to ask here's an updated photo of the twin caliper mount.
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This is pictured with a 15" wheel!! Plenty of space.
Here's a picture
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Looks alot like the old one doesn't it? Actually a few differences. We are using a different rotor but the same caliper. What this has allowed us to do is change the spacing that is required by the old kit. The one in the picture has a 1/4" spacer as opposed to the 3/4" spacer (Still a solid ring and not tubes). This means its cheaper to produce and cheaper for you to puchase. An added bonus is the entire kit is more rigid due to the shorter length bolts required. It also affords a great deal of wheel clearance since the entire rotor is set further inboard.
As of now we are expecting final pricing to be in the $45 - $50 range for the entire kit including hardware. Of course still will be Grade 8 bolts and the same High Alloy Loc washers that we've been using all along.
And for those of you who I know are going to ask here's an updated photo of the twin caliper mount.
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This is pictured with a 15" wheel!! Plenty of space.
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How about something for duallys and the D70?
