Recommendations for 'R' Brake Upgrade

[wezo00]

Thanks a lot! So with 15mm or 20mm spacers it should good for both sets of mags (Thor & Orpheus).

[Art]

Thanks a lot! So with 15mm or 20mm spacers it should good for both sets of mags (Thor & Orpheus).

For the Heico wheels, 15mm spacers provide roughly 5-6mm of clearance between the front calipers and spokes and 10mm of clearance at the rear.

[edwa]

Art, just came onto this old thread and wanted to ask, after installation how did the brakes feel compared to your OEM's? Were they as responsive as hoped for? I had installed OPD stainless braided brake cables in hopes of losing some of the "sponginess" but am disappointed by the small improvement.

[Art]

I never actually considered doing the brake upgrade until I came across a full set of R calipers that were reasonably priced which sealed the deal. Overall, I'm quite pleased with how all of the components perform. That additional pair of pistons has a great effect on pedal feel and modulation compared to the stock calipers...much stiffer, harder and more confident. The Hawk pads also create less dust which I found was really quite annoying with the oe pads. Wheel choice is a factor for proper spoke clearance to accommodate the R calipers. eg. OE or replica Pegasus wheels are simply bolt on without the requirement of spacers.

[Denton]

I'm very happy with the 302mm Centric rotors and Akebono Euro Ceramics on my T5. Cost effective and with the calipers painted black look presentable behind Pegs.