speed3 brakes on a non speed!???

[:: Gusto ::]

has any1 done the swap, or kno any1 who has...??

how more brake will i get.. how much bigger is the rotor/caliper???



thanks

 

[tigermack]

The rear are the same but the fronts are not. I haven't looked at it but they are heavier for sure. If you want more stopping power... just get better pads.

 

[L3vzoomzooom]

I think you would have to go to 18's if the swap could be done. sticky tires and better pads, and SS lines are the best bet to better your stop.

 

[chrissor]

the speed3 calipers are no better, its just a different design. its a different carrier, caliper, rotor and pads. wouldn't be hard to change it all over but theres no point really. that cost of a brembo kit or stoptech kit would cost about the same. as stated start with a good set of pads and rotors, aswell as ss lines and get racing brake fluid.

oh and you can get by with 17s you just need a low offset. (i'm a mazda tech and one of our customers has 17 inch snowtires/wheels on his speed)

 

[ls six]

Remember that MS3's and 6's use 12.6" rotors and base 3's and 6's use either 11.1" rotors on early models or 11.8" rotors on later models.

I run the 11.1" rotors on my MX-6 and in such a light car they work verry well. They are almost a inch larger than stock and fit my 15" wheels just barely.


The MS brakes will bolt on just fine too. I plan on either those or CX-9 brakes next and I might tackle the RX-7 adaptor bracket issue too.

 

[:: Gusto ::]

dont matter anymore.. i traded in my 3 for a speed6