skidpig55 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Hey guy ive been doing alot of research but am at a loss I have a ke55 and will be doing an sr20det conversation towards the end of the year. But can't find a good strut and brake upgrade. I would like to keep my 13 inch rims if possible? Any suggestions how would be very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balaiz Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 ae86 struts brakes should work. not 100% sure on it tho. but i read a lot of people did ir already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidpig55 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Another question has anyone done an s13 front upgrade have tried to find info but haven't been very successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styler Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 There are a few ways about upgrading front brakes: All need consideration to the braking system as a whole which includes a lot of tech to make it all work together as a working, balanced system. This includes front to rear brake bias, master cylinders, cylinder capacity, residual pressure valves, pedal travel and force calculations... etc etc And of course the rear brakes. Research and use and approved Engineer before doing anything. Regarding the basic front brake upgrade component side of things... 1) Use the original struts with the original mounting face. This is usually a custom job for the brackets using modified rotors and some type of bigger factory caliper to suit. The strength of the original mounting must be taken into considered as the bigger brakes will put more force through the original spindle, bearings, and mounting face. Some people find calipers, rotors and make some custom brackets to suit. Some companies do off the shelf "Bolt on bigger brake systems" like Hopper stoppers for instance. 2) Use another similar strut with its bigger factory OEM brake setup and adapt it to the existing suspension, this can lead to suspension and handling complications but may work with the appropriate modifications. This can be quite economical as the suspension can be cheaper and easier to adapt than the brakes but needs to be properly adapted which often is not and leads to problems. 3) Use another strut and another brake setup if a known easy brake upgrade to a popular strut has been found and then adapt that strut to your cars suspension and handling needs. Often it just happens that a certain strut has a really easy bolt on brake upgrade or has minimal modifications so the brake work is done, just needs the strut work into the car. This can also be quite economical as the suspension can be cheaper and easier to adapt than the brakes but needs to be properly adapted which often is not and leads to problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidpig55 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Thanks for the reply will take all in to account as i work out which path i go down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUZ440 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Get an engine mounting kit from jordan at KE conversions, Hilux and pugeot brake upgrade will suffice, chuck in KYB coilovers and XT130 tops later on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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