will the rx7 breaks fit on the rx8
01-27-2006, 04:58 PM
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will the rx7 breaks fit on the rx8
im just wondering will the rx7 4 pot break fit onto the rx8?
if not, what are the good aftermarket breaks out there?
if not, what are the good aftermarket breaks out there?
01-27-2006, 05:03 PM
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He's as bad as Can
Been discussed before https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/fd-rx7-front-brake-calipers-72853/
As for the aftermarket here is one site http://www.racingbrake.com I don't have their brakes but have been to their shop.
As for the aftermarket here is one site http://www.racingbrake.com I don't have their brakes but have been to their shop.
01-27-2006, 08:00 PM
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It is nearly impossible to improve upon the OEM braking system on the RX-8. It is already superior to the aftermarket solutions that were offered for the 7.
Most of the aftermarket brake manufacturers have found that they loose performance with bigger calipers and rotors.
At best, you might break even.
There. I used "brake" and "break" in one post without being demonstrative.
No, what happens then is "cry".
Most of the aftermarket brake manufacturers have found that they loose performance with bigger calipers and rotors.
At best, you might break even.
There. I used "brake" and "break" in one post without being demonstrative.
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Break is what happens to your beer mug when it falls on the floor.
01-28-2006, 05:00 AM
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the only reason why im think of upgrading the brakes is because i wanted to put a turbo kit into my car, so im guessing a better braking system is recommended.
01-28-2006, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Most of the aftermarket brake manufacturers have found that they loose performance with bigger calipers and rotors.
Loose - not tight
Lose - What's going to happen to my front teeth if I keep correcting everyone's grammer when you all beat the crap out of me.
01-28-2006, 01:25 PM
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the only reason why im think of upgrading the brakes is because i wanted to put a turbo kit into my car, so im guessing a better braking system is recommended.
If you want to improve braking performance - invest in stickier tires; flush the brake fluid; find out from the track guys which performance brake pads to fit. If you want bling - then "upgrade" the brakes.
01-28-2006, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by VBprogrammer666
Okay, I know I'm a jerk but (emphasis added by me in the quote)- -
Loose - not tight
Lose - What's going to happen to my front teeth if I keep correcting everyone's grammer when you all beat the crap out of me.
Loose - not tight
Lose - What's going to happen to my front teeth if I keep correcting everyone's grammer when you all beat the crap out of me.
01-28-2006, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Gord96BRG
Let's try again. The stock RX-8 braking system is excellent. Better than just about ANY other stock brake system out there. Better than most aftermarket brake systems, which usually degrade brake performance.
To the original poster, from the sounds of it you're not some track junkie so most people telling you to not bother spending money on brakes are correct. The RX-8 once turboed isn't so powerful that the car needs better brakes.
If you insist on getting some nice aftermarket brakes check out Brembo, Project Mu, Endless, Stoptech, or Wilwood.
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01-28-2006, 06:43 PM
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Bummed, but bring on OU!
The only reason I see for someone who doesn't track the car alot to change the braking system is for lowering unsprung weight (and asthetics too I guess). Swapping out rotors and calipers all the way around to stock sized aftermarket stuff can reduce this weight by about 40-50lbs (based on weights given by RacingBrake in a thread in the Competition forum). With a lightweight wheel/tire combo, this is some serious, if expensive, weight reduction, and braking performance should at the very least stay the same. Heck that's a good reason for someone who tracks the car to change the braking system.
01-28-2006, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Take a step back and enjoy the irony of my entire post.
01-28-2006, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by VBprogrammer666
I did enjoy you're post. But my need to be a jerk exceeds my ability to enjoy you're post. My therapist is working with me on this problem.
01-29-2006, 02:54 AM
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thanks for all the opinions, i think im just gonna stick with the stock breaking system, and maybe just change the brake pads and the rotors!!
01-29-2006, 09:06 AM
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Most people that track their cars say that the RX-8 has one of the best stock braking systems on the market. For upgraded braking you should be able to swap out the pads for some Hawk HP+ pads install braded steel brake lines and put some high temperature brake fluid in after flushing out the old stuff.
That should do nicely, and it'll all only cost a couple hundred bucks.
good luck.
That should do nicely, and it'll all only cost a couple hundred bucks.
good luck.
01-30-2006, 07:44 AM
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If you want to improve braking, get some sticky tires, decent pads, and stainless steel lines. If you can lock the tires (or in case of these cars trigger the ABS) your brakes are working fine.
02-01-2006, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by VBprogrammer666
Lose - What's going to happen to my front teeth if I keep correcting everyone's grammer when you all beat the crap out of me.
02-01-2006, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DrKillJoY
Pssst... it's "grammar" not "grammer".
But you missed my use of you're instead of your. I did it twice in one post.
02-02-2006, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by VBprogrammer666
You win the prize. I purposely have added grammatical/ misspelling mistakes in my last couple of posts.
But you missed my use of you're instead of your. I did it twice in one post.
But you missed my use of you're instead of your. I did it twice in one post.
Only pointing out one thing at a time... I didn't wanna look like a total *****. :D
02-02-2006, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by DrKillJoY
:D
Only pointing out one thing at a time... I didn't wanna look like a total *****. :D
Only pointing out one thing at a time... I didn't wanna look like a total *****. :D
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