1991 capri XR2 front brake swap.

[wrongfulleaf]

It is, but apparently only those wheels. I can't fit Nissan 13s over them.

This is very disappointing I was going to try to pull this swap off come spring time and my summer tires are going to be 14s but I was going to try and keep my stock wheels for winter time with some good snow tires. I was thinking about getting some 13s for winter but if I have to up to 14s minimum I think I am out Has anybody been about to fit 13s (besides the late 80s tracer)? Thanks and good info above ^^^

[chrisofna]

It is, but apparently only those wheels. I can't fit Nissan 13s over them.

[FestYboy]

I found out about the wheels- the Tracer (1989) used these brakes with 13" wheels.

you sure of that? if so, that's an awesome discovery!

[chrisofna]

Hopefully you can verify if the car needs to be lowered or not because that was the problem when I did my swap. the lower control arm wouldn't go into the frame because the spring was too long (stock suspension).

[hot4dl8ly]

I found out about the wheels- the Tracer (1989) used these brakes with 13" wheels.

[hot4dl8ly]

I have a question on the Capri brake swap. I know the stock 12" wheels are out. Can you use 13" wheels or do you need to go all the way to 14"?

[FestYboy]

actually, i'm not too sure of this... i would recomend it either way though.

[fastivaca]

I was wondering if you have to have your front end aligned after that also?

Definitely.... yes!

[MTBOX]

Yes I do have the aspire LCA.I was wondering if you have to have your front end aligned after that also?

Thanks FestYboy for the information.

[FestYboy]

don't have to touch the lines, just bend the locating pin out of the way.

i take it you have the required aspire LCAs?

[MTBOX]

I am getting ready to do this swap onto my 1991 festiva B6T and was wondering do the front brake lines fit the XR2 calipers or do I need the
capri XR2 brake lines?