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Fast Brakes Big Brake Kit


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#1
CSPCRX

As part of the K swap going faster requires stopping quicker.  Old setup served me well for many track days with the B16.  So I opted to go with the Fast Brakes 11in Wilwood kit. Here is a picture of the major parts.

50677619401_383c16e1e8_c.jpgUntitled by Victor M, on Flickr

 

Old setup was 9.5in rotors, 90 something Civic DX calipers (they have larger pads and bolt right on) and Hawk pads.

50677619486_2b36dd9da1_c.jpgUntitled by Victor M, on Flickr

 

This setup tipped the scales, including pads at 18lbs

50676872118_f6c609e61b_c.jpgUntitled by Victor M, on Flickr

 

The new setup weights in exactly the same at 18lbs.  The Aluminum calipers off set the extra weight of the larger rotor.

50677699077_4726cedfd3_c.jpgUntitled by Victor M, on Flickr

 

All installed

50676872123_5249519986_c.jpgUntitled by Victor M, on Flickr

 

Couple shots behind the old wheel and tires and new wheel and tires.

50676872073_bbfe15feec_c.jpgUntitled by Victor M, on Flickr

50677699422_0bec409d10_c.jpgUntitled by Victor M, on Flickr

 

Funny how they look smaller being the Storms due to the shape of the wheel.

 

Have to finish the lines up, bleed the system and bed the pads.  Will wrap that up tomorrow.


Victor
86 K24 Powered CRX SI (SMF Solo2, HPDE-4 NASA & TA-A Time Attack

85 CRX DX totally original
07 Harley FXST Softail

2021 Tacoma Tow/Daily


#2
CSPCRX

Okay after a few trips around the neighborhood... holy crap!  Gives you a head rush when you jump on the brakes.  Also will lock them up, this is on the 205s.  Figure the 245s won’t do that as easily.  I feel no difference in the peddle.  So far they feel very easy to modulate or the force needed to apply the brakes.


Victor
86 K24 Powered CRX SI (SMF Solo2, HPDE-4 NASA & TA-A Time Attack

85 CRX DX totally original
07 Harley FXST Softail

2021 Tacoma Tow/Daily


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Great info!  Thanks for sharing.  Also glad to see that folks are still posting on here. 


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#4
CSPCRX

Happy to, trying to do my part to keep things lively in here. 


Victor
86 K24 Powered CRX SI (SMF Solo2, HPDE-4 NASA & TA-A Time Attack

85 CRX DX totally original
07 Harley FXST Softail

2021 Tacoma Tow/Daily


#5
CSPCRX

Also if you plan on using one of the kits and drive primarily on the street DO NOT get the blue pads.  These are a full race pad and the scream as you brake!  Go with a HPS+ or something like that for a mix of street and some track use.


Victor
86 K24 Powered CRX SI (SMF Solo2, HPDE-4 NASA & TA-A Time Attack

85 CRX DX totally original
07 Harley FXST Softail

2021 Tacoma Tow/Daily