FRS Brembo's on a RS Turbo
15-01-2008, 12:45 AM
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FRS Brembo's on a RS Turbo
I have seen this conversion on both S1's & S2's using the Caliper & Disc from a FRS, & an adapter bracket for the caliper. I know that Zoo did the brackets off the shelf, but have heard they are not trading at present 
Does anyone know anywhere else that would do them, or someone that could make them ?? Or anything else I should know about the conversion???
Any help would be great, thanks in advance
Here's a S1 with them fitted
Does anyone know anywhere else that would do them, or someone that could make them ?? Or anything else I should know about the conversion???
Any help would be great, thanks in advance
Here's a S1 with them fitted
15-01-2008, 08:35 AM
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16-01-2008, 01:17 AM
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@ Davey & turbo, thanks for the links.
@nuts, Will be 17' Ronnie's, 17' 7 spokes are off
@twins, I was loooking at you brakes at the pod last year, you were parked next to the big power Escos with 5 stud rims. Your car gave me the idea. Just got my hands on some calipers, & will buy new discs & pads. Just to check, they are FRS discs ?? & what brake hoses do you use, or are they custom ??
Thanks Adam.
@nuts, Will be 17' Ronnie's, 17' 7 spokes are off
@twins, I was loooking at you brakes at the pod last year, you were parked next to the big power Escos with 5 stud rims. Your car gave me the idea. Just got my hands on some calipers, & will buy new discs & pads. Just to check, they are FRS discs ?? & what brake hoses do you use, or are they custom ??
Thanks Adam.
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16-01-2008, 01:29 AM
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Heres the Escos, just see yours in the background
& heres my pics of yours on the day, what a car by the way. Unique
& the stoppers, had to get some
& heres my pics of yours on the day, what a car by the way. Unique
& the stoppers, had to get some
16-01-2008, 01:53 AM
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They seem to average about £200 on Bgay, sometimes cheaper, sometimes a bit more.
FRS discs £150 up for decent ones (need to check that it is FRS Disc for defo)
Pads £50 up
& some brackets ofcorse
FRS discs £150 up for decent ones (need to check that it is FRS Disc for defo)
Pads £50 up
& some brackets ofcorse
17-01-2008, 07:39 PM
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When doing this conversion,take note that you can only fit a certain wheel.
(COMPOMOTIVE) to clear the calipers.Or do what i did and fit 15mm hubcentric spacers. As for the brackets,i tried THORPEY off here but he was unreliable.Matin hadland couldn,t help either.Got them from ZOO in the end but he,s no longer trading.Brackets were £80.The whole conversion cost me £400.I painted mine red as i didn,t like the silver.Does look the bollocks and stops pretty good.
(COMPOMOTIVE) to clear the calipers.Or do what i did and fit 15mm hubcentric spacers.
As for the brackets,i tried THORPEY off here but he was unreliable.Matin hadland couldn,t help either.Got them from ZOO in the end but he,s no longer trading.Brackets were £80.The whole conversion cost me £400.I painted mine red as i didn,t like the silver.Does look the bollocks and stops pretty good.
17-01-2008, 08:08 PM
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@Twins, thanks fo that, I already have Goodridge's on the S1, so something I dont have to buy
& Nuts, if your thinking at going 2 piece, the FRS lads on the RSOC BB had these made by AP, they run group buys on them so could be worth a look mate. IIRC they were about £550
@mercury, thanks for pics/info. Hoping to get away with spacers, but if the Ronnies dont fit i willl be getting some spacers or some Compo's
& Nuts, if your thinking at going 2 piece, the FRS lads on the RSOC BB had these made by AP, they run group buys on them so could be worth a look mate. IIRC they were about £550
@mercury, thanks for pics/info. Hoping to get away with spacers, but if the Ronnies dont fit i willl be getting some spacers or some Compo's
19-01-2008, 05:57 PM
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Got my bkts from Brom @ Zoo ( but think he may be doing bit o' bird at the mo')
As above I went for MO' to clear callipers as they are pretty big making wheel clearance a problem with many rims.
As above I went for MO' to clear callipers as they are pretty big making wheel clearance a problem with many rims.
19-01-2008, 06:06 PM
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Just another point, even with Comp mo' the clearance between caliper front face & rear of wheel spoke is barely 2mm, so wheel choice is critical.
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19-01-2008, 10:31 PM
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OK mate, will bare that in mind when fitting them. Ronnies might hve to go for some Compo's
Cant seem to find anywhere to get the brackets. PM'd THORPEy but havent heard anything yet. Anyone know if he gets online much ???
Any other options for me ??
Cant seem to find anywhere to get the brackets. PM'd THORPEy but havent heard anything yet. Anyone know if he gets online much ???
Any other options for me ??
19-01-2008, 11:18 PM
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That would be great mate, but everyone that has posted has already fitted them to their cars.
If someone has one that could be copied I would be well up for it nuts, cheeRS fella
If someone has one that could be copied I would be well up for it nuts, cheeRS fella
20-01-2008, 10:06 AM
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I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
i have all the CAD for these to be remade and am just waiting for my cnc shop to get back to me with prices for a few differeent quantities to be made then i'll get back withthem ASAP, FYI they will also be powder coated matt black.
20-01-2008, 01:05 PM
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To be honest i'll probably use a steel alloy to make these as it'll be stronger and also cheaper.
if people wnat aluminium alloy ones i can get these made to but are more expensive as i use a steel insert to maximise thread strength.
if people wnat aluminium alloy ones i can get these made to but are more expensive as i use a steel insert to maximise thread strength.
20-01-2008, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by nthorpey
To be honest i'll probably use a steel alloy to make these as it'll be stronger and also cheaper.
if people wnat aluminium alloy ones i can get these made to but are more expensive as i use a steel insert to maximise thread strength.
if people wnat aluminium alloy ones i can get these made to but are more expensive as i use a steel insert to maximise thread strength.
Steel alloy will do me fella, let me know when you have an update
22-01-2008, 08:44 PM
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Im now on with our monster Brembo Porsche / Ferrari caliper conversion for 17's using all brand new parts
Calipers, 2 piece 330's or 335mm discs bells, brackets, pads, braided lines and fitting kit.
Price will be about £750 complete if we can get a few interested. (First orders only after this they will go up by about £100)
Calipers stocked are Porsche Red and the sexy new yellow at the moment. The Ferrari Carbon look ones are on back order from the factory.
Still being worked on so will know more in a few days.
Calipers, 2 piece 330's or 335mm discs bells, brackets, pads, braided lines and fitting kit.
Price will be about £750 complete if we can get a few interested. (First orders only after this they will go up by about £100)
Calipers stocked are Porsche Red and the sexy new yellow at the moment. The Ferrari Carbon look ones are on back order from the factory.
Still being worked on so will know more in a few days.
22-01-2008, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mercury grey minter
These are ZOO MOTORSPORT brackets.
Fitted.
Not as nice as THORPEYS ,but they do the job.
Fitted.
Not as nice as THORPEYS ,but they do the job.
They look a lot easier to make
@Nuts, Thats a keen price for the kit, carbon souds