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    Hi guys, just wondering if i could get a bit of help on this subject.

    Basically, i finally have my suspension to a point where i am reasonably happy with it, so i now want to turn my eyes to my brake setup.

    My car is a series one T18, and currently the only upgrades i have done is some Lucas Hi-temp pads. I like how these pads effect the braking, but have found that they fade terribly quickly.

    So i really want to develop this part of the car before I get more power.

    Now this may seem like a fairly easy to answer predicament, but i do have a few "stipulations" that i have to meet.

    - I would like to retain my series one struts as i have my suspension in the car to suit these struts. If i have to, i will buy 86 struts and some springs and transfer my shocks over, but i would prefer to avoid this.
    - I would like to keep the setup as budget as possible, but i dont expect miracles and am willing to pay for quality (to a certain extent).
    - My car is being developed for grip racing. So a balance between stopping power, predictability and reliabilty is a must.
    - I would prefer to adopt a system that allowed for further advancement later on, ie aftermarket options.
    - I would prefer to be able to use a 14 inch rim with the setup.

    So far, from my limited experience, these are my options.
    - Upgrade to sprinter brakes/modify t18 struts to fit sprinter brakes. Put in JDM calipers, better rotors and good pads (Pro's: Reasonably cost effective, Fulfills most requirements. Con's: Im afraid that this setup will not be enough in the long term)
    - Upgrade to Silvia Brakes (Pro's: Excellent braking, aftermarket support, Fullfils most requirments. Con's: Have to convert to Silvia coilovers, which i do not want to do.)
    - Upgrade to FC brake setup (Pro's: Awesome braking, fullfils pretty much all requirements. Con's: Expensive.)

    Currently i am leaning towards the FC setup, but am afraid of the cost involved.

    If anyone could please input some information as to these setups or suggest alternatives please do so!

    Any help that can be tendered would be greatly appreciated.

    Cheers,

    Justin

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    you wont be able to use 14's with FC brakes..?

    you can keep the 14 if you use ca18/sr20de slivia brakes, sr20det need 15's.

    jdm, standard on ge sprinters (must of been good enough to stop them), with better pads and probaly less weight should be alright.

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    the jdm fc brake upgrade can still use 14" rims with lil room for comfort...

    could ra60 struts be good on a t18? vented disks minimum 14" rims
    also see the corona strut, hilux caliper pug, 406 disk upgrade
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    Yeah thanks Aaron. I know what your saying and that is probably what i will have to resort to... but i dont really wanna settle for alright

    Ra60 struts, what modifications are required? Would my series one custom springs fit those struts?

    Do you have anymore information on the corona strut and hilux caliper upgrade?

    Sorry for more questions, i really appreciate the help though guys.

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    there was a for sale thread with the setup for sale, may of also been in some budget upgrades threds

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    check it on toymods


    theres more info around
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    Thanks again guys.

    Any more suggestions?

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    what kind of engine will you be using?

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    theres a cortina caliper/ ?? disk that is also a widely used upgrade....but not sure on all the details....they are on here somewhere if u can be fucked looking

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    A simple-ish upgrade is Sigma arms, RA60 struts and RA40 tie rods etc. Gets bigger stub axles and brakes aand returns camber and toe to normal. You may be able to reuse your shocks, butI'm not sure on that one.

    Or you could see if the RA60 disc could be made to fit the T18 hub, then make up an adaptor to mount the RA60 caliper on the T18 strut. Shouldn't be too hard if you are handy in a workshop.

    These options may be cheaper than either Hilux or RX7 and will definitely fit under 14s.

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