big brake questions

[wingtip80]

I guess I should post this here? I want to do the 13" Bear brake kit on my 90 I know I need the front spindles. But what will I need for the back To adapt the brakes? Also I'm going with 18" rims. What would be a good size to go with? My camber is off in the back a little, My wheels lean in at the top a little will this interfear with like a 225 series tire?

 

[sho_bc]

18" wheels will be fine with the 13" baers. what size brakes are you putting in the back? anything bigger than the stock ones, you'll need to change those spindles too (i assume you have a pre-94?).

 

[wingtip80]

Sorry I'm putting 13" in the back also. So I guess I need the spindles for that too?

 

[olympic]

You don't have to change the spindles or even the calipers and brackets. Midwestsho and SHOnut sell kits that have everything you need to upgrade to 11.6" or 13" rear brakes.

I suggest you go this route because there are custom parts involved, unlilke the front brake upgrades that can be done with parts from a junkyard or parts store.

 

[yamahaSHO]

I would go with the '96 upgrade in the rear (11.6") over the 13" in the rear. You simply do not need a 13" rotor in the rear, period. Even under VERY HARD track use, the 11.6" rotor is more than enough really.

I just put on a set of rear 11.6" rotors with my friend today on his car. He currently has a 12" setup in front and he has more stopping power than his tires can handle, and that is at less than half pedal. Most of your weight is in the front so unless you can keep the back completely flat under braking, you won't be getting too much use out of the larger rotor.

 

[olympic]

Jason has a valid point, 13" is way overkill on the rear. But if you still want to do it, you'll likely need to install proportioning valves to reduce line pressure to the rear.