I am looking to get some Brembo brake covers for my 8, I don't know what size (or what to measure) I need to buy, I've done little research and they say I need to leave a certain distance between the pad and the rim (obviously) but I don't know how to look out for covers that will fit. Maybe the 8 can't handle brake covers, I just wanted to get some more opinions. Price range would need to be moderately low, around $700. Any advice?

I was looking into buying these:

 

I think this is the definition of a ricer mod. Anyway, it tells you right on the ebay posting:

minimum 15" wheel
minimum 1" from wheel to caliper housing

Since they are covers I would assume they mean measure from the part of the caliper thats facing you to the inner part of your rim that the brake cover would possibly bump into.

 

this is one of the STUPIDEST mods ever.
the best brake cover for an RX-8 is to not use a brake cover.

end of story.

 

qft

 

Sad.

Can't even spell brakes, but knows they are not yet ugly enough......

 

These cars are getting to damn cheap...
Edit: Stealth please close this thing!

 

Why close this? He has the right to mod his 8 distastefully if he wants to doesn't he? Unless you think its spam to advertise those horrible caliper covers.

 

Sustituted eBay pic for link.

 

This is the most appropriate response to such a question.

Save your money and just buy an APC sticker...


Edit: I mean not to offendthe OP, but only to demonstrate the level of offense it would be to go through with such a plan.

 

I smell TROLLOLOLOL

 

give the guy a brake, lol

 

for $700, you should be able to get those...
I say go for it!

 

Cannot even comment on this thread...oh, i just did, lmao

 

I bet he's baller enough to go with APracing. 3\4000$ and he should be set

 

I personally use USAA for my 8's break cover. Good rates, good service.

 

Well... Hasn't even been a year after production end and the young rice blood is starting to increase... Sigh

 

Guys, guess what? I just got done putting 2 subs on my car! "Rice" away!! ha ha ha just kidding. But I did, and I love listening to dubstep with them.

Thanks for the help on the question! I really didn't know if I wanted to buy them or not so thanks for the advice. Can't wait to post another question! ha ha.

 

Oh noes, another monchie!

 

Oh My God please dont. Thats soooo rice.

 

Partner in crime...lol

 

Wait till you need new pads and rotors... then take that 700 you were about to waste and buy actual brakes. I suggest stoptech, they're pretty cheap and a great modification.

That being said, all of our stock brakes are very, very good stock....

 

^ very true, i'm at 50,000km on original brakes

 

I look forward to that. This was kind of a fun thread. :-)

BTW - I was curious about what those things really cost, so I googled them. You can get imitation ones for $10. That would be a cheap way of seeing if all the naysayers are right. Most people who want some color down there just paint the calipers. I don't care for either, but it's just a matter of taste.

Ken

 

Ken, I think the difference is that paint shows a little bit of effort. It isnt easy to remove a caliper, clean it extensively, and paint it the right way - this is the easy way out. Plus, I would imagine that something like this would affect brake cooling (if only the ability of the caliper beneathe to radiate heat) and on top of all of that, it is a sad, sad way to make your car say "Brembo" for the safe of looking cool without the investment. You might as well use white rice and super glue to write "Brembo" on your stock rotors.

 

"White rice..." - love it!!

Right about the work of painting, which makes those covers (never heard of such a thing before this thread) even more WR.

Ken