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The StopTech rotor is a straight up bolt in as well. These Phillips screws hold the rotor to the hub.
The stock rear caliper with new StopTech sports pads is bolted up.
The new StopTech braided steel brake lines are the last detail needed for the rear brakes.
Our rear brakes and 5-lug conversion are done!
Next, Howard assembled our front Fastbrakes two piece rotors. Here, Howard applies Loctite red to the bolts.
Next, Howard torques the bolts down in a cross pattern in 3 steps to make sure that they are evenly tight.
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This is so cool. I’ve been having a blast reading your articles on proper handling and suspension. That, proper Aero and intake/exhaust volumetrics are the Black Magic of Auto Design!
I’m hoping to get a nice EP3 here in Europe as well. The one with the proper K20A2. 😉
Hi Mike,
Just want clarity…
“The piston sizes are 1.62″, 1.12″ and 1.12″ for an overall area of 4.04 square inches. The stock front brakes have a piston area of about 7 square inches, so there is less hydraulic gain in the caliper than stock.”
When you refer to the Wilwood’s 4.04 square inch area, is that just for one caliper?
And 7 square inches, you’re referring to the total of the front two?
Thanks!
I made a math mistake! I re-edited the story.
Hi Mike, I’ve been enthusiastically reading the transformation of project ep3. And I have to say, I love the direction you guys choose, and on that I’d love to follow with my own ep3. I’ve been able to source some of the suspention ,( swaybare ,tirodends, balljoints exc.) What I am struggling with is the front brake kit. I was able to find the ep3 kit on the fastbrake website, but it lacked some of the parts that I read in the article. It would be awesome to follow the model you guys have made. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated if you have a chance to reply to my message. Thank you.
Call Fastbrakes and talk to them.