Brake upgrade on a '92, parts input puhleeze

[82much]

Can you please elaborate on the spacers...? Are you talking bout wheel spacers? Thanks

If you remove the dust shields then you will have a gap when putting your Hub back together. I don't think this is a really big deal but I didn't want to take that chance. They are technically call Back Plate Eliminators.

https://www.trail-gear.com/TG/Backing_Plate_Eliminator_Kit/i_0_0_/_140058-1-KIT.aspx#.Vyo1ifkrJpg

 

[tlin]

@82much - thx for posting that, never seen/heard of those before. Too late for me but someone else will surely benefit from knowing about these.

 

[Jvoight]

If you remove the dust shields then you will have a gap when putting your Hub back together. I don't think this is a really big deal but I didn't want to take that chance. They are technically call Back Plate Eliminators.

https://www.trail-gear.com/TG/Backing_Plate_Eliminator_Kit/i_0_0_/_140058-1-KIT.aspx#.Vyo1ifkrJpg

Great info thanks! Makes sense now I agree prob not be any big deal... still... The other option would be to trim the old ones... If you cared to address the void where these were.
I was just thinking I may opt to trim the OE ones to keep the Lil air scoops that direct air towards brakes for cooling assist... Or maybe those don't do much anyway?

 

[Izeloz]

15" rims work fine with this setup. Just a little grinding on the cooling fins of the caliper. I am running the stock '91 aluminum rims with this setup. MUCH better braking.

 

[jvazquez53]

If you remove the dust shields then you will have a gap when putting your Hub back together. I don't think this is a really big deal but I didn't want to take that chance. They are technically call Back Plate Eliminators.

https://www.trail-gear.com/TG/Backing_Plate_Eliminator_Kit/i_0_0_/_140058-1-KIT.aspx#.Vyo1ifkrJpg

No gap on mine and have no need for those rings. The dust shield is so thin that makes no difference.

 

[jvazquez53]

NOPE have to go 16" wheels.

I went to 16 inch wheels because I had a set available, but you can fit 15" wheels. You can grind about 1/8 inch off the caliper at highest part. I know some people might not agree with this grinding process and is understandable. Get rid of the dust shields. My other 92 is completely stock with OEM brakes and stop on a dime. Most of these upgrades are not really necessary. Of course bigger brakes are better, but most brake problems are created by not bleeding the system correctly.

 

[Jvoight]

So I jumped into it this weekend...
I have a 1992 FJ80... Brake upgrade!!

Parts list:
1995 Nugeon rebuilt calipers
1995 EBC RK series rotors
2000 EBC green stuff 7000 series pads
1992 SKF hub seals
1992 Duralast replacement brake hoses
I chose to trim my tiny dust shields
Clean bearings and repack

I'll show more pics this afternoon... I have installed new hose and caliper on pass side then reluctantly kinda forced (tapping w/hammer) the 100 series pads in... Then read this morning I should've taken the shims off the back of pads... So now I'll get to wrestle them back out... They are too tight if you don't, at least on mine. Pass side is buttoned up other than the shim issue... and it all went as planned/expected/hoped

 

[Jvoight]

Has anyone had any thoughts our noticed these 100 series pads sticking past the rotors? It is about 1/8"... Not sure it'll be an issue... Also not sure I like it... I'll probably go with matching 80 series pads next time... especially if the main Bene is 100 series pads last longer... I don't care that much being they are pretty easy to change...

 

[Jvoight]

And just so I don't get harassed bout only installing 1 pad... ... Here is the passenger side all buttoned up...

 

[tlin]

@Jvoight - you're my kinda mechanic - IPAs in-reach at all times.

My rig is currently elsewhere (so I can't run out and eyeball for you) but I don't remember the 100-series (OEM) pad sticking past the rotor at all when I did mine.....let us know how things work out once you're done and the rotors have some pad material built up.

Well done!

 

[raynyc]

when you did your hydro boost set up did you keep your abs inline? do you have a part list for this or a build thread ?