MoPar Brake Upgrade Options?
Hi Dave. Looks like you have put some thought into this. If comparing to a Wilwood pkg., then you should list out the prices of all the pieces needed to cobble a front disc brake upgrade. I'm sure parts availability and prices may vary by location, but listing what you've found would be helpful. Thanks.
Thanks for the input Disarray! And to respond to what everyone else said, I had never heard of Dr Diff, but it looks like I had almost the exactly the same idea as what he implemented with the stage 3 and 4 kits. The only difference in what I want to do is to use what I believe is a much higher performance caliper than a stage 3 kit that is still something you could get replaced at a parts store.
I plan to use a caliper set from a 2006-2007 WRX (not STI). I know that these calipers are the highest quality and performance as many people in the rally community still replace even brand new 2018 WRX calipers with these for racing and rally. Only the 2006-2007 cars had these 4 piston fronts and 2 piston rears. There are many pad options for these ranging from $10 all the way to full race compounds.
The other nice thing about planning to use these calipers is that they are direct bolt on replacements with other WRX calipers that are cheaper. Though those calipers aren't as high performance, they would be perfect for a budget setup.
So the design would be configurable for lower budgets up to full race/autocross setups.
The rotors would be sourced from a 2004 (and similar model years) 350Z with the standard brakes (non Brembo). These are a 5x4.5 bolt pattern and there are options for these ranging from cheap $20 rotors up to full racing spec. Again, configurable to your needs and budget.
A proposed kit would only include the necessary machined pieces and adapters. It would also include a detailed list of compatible parts for the assembler to pick and choose from based on needs and budget. Go to Rock Auto or your favorite store and order the rest - including the replacement bearings and dust seal which will be OEM items for your spindle.
I'm still in the design phase, but I plan on making a system for my 64 Barracuda (#RallyCuda on instagram). I'll make a new thread when I finally get around to doing this. I'm pretty sure the torture test of Rally racing will either show the strength of the components or that I have no idea what I'm doing. :realcrazy: