im thinking massive brakes...

[Advancedynamix]

It's a funny nomer to call it the VR-4... when the most of the Galant's... the 2000 1991 and 1992 Galant VR-4 sedans were the most famous. This model did not come with 266mm rotors, but the larger Lancer Evolution / Diamante / Eclipse/ 3000GT 276mm instead. This is the size and spec that Chris and I are adapting to the four pot calipers... so really, it is ours that should be the VR-4/RX-7/Evo upgrade haha.

We're doing the rear disc swap kits right now also. Once I get my banking paperwork filed in the next week, I'll have liquid assets sufficient to cover the rest of the cost of R+D for producing the rear disc swap brackets and hardware for both Aspire and Festiva swaps. The aspiration is to have a 14" kit from Miata/Escort GT parts using machined worn out drums as hub faces with this new bracket. We will also be doing 15" wheel rear swap kits for the RX-7 hardware. u

EDIT: Why no rear disc 13" kit? No need. Anybody running skinny 12's or 13's won't need the brake power beyond what an Aspire drum with refurbished hardware provides. They also probably won't care to spend cash on extra sprung weight that will denigrate fuel economy.

How's this coming along? If you need rust free drums to machine, I can get lots of them. Can also machine them for you.

[Aaronbrook37]

Slowly but surely as far as I know haha. I'm waiting for a wire transfer to cross the Pacific so I can scoop up the final pieces we need (think caliper rebuild parts, pads, and so on) for the 15" kit. On Chris's end, I believe he's currently occupied with getting the Protege build up to spec. So we're sort of idling at present... but rest assured, your services will definitely be popular for a rust-free machined drum-face supply once we get the brackets up to spec and ready to rock and roll!

[econoaddict]

Can't wait to see the finished product.

A little tip from experience.
My dad and I do a drum to disc swap kit for old fords, if you are seriously planning on producing this you should talk to an attorney about product liability insurance. Find out exactly what you will be liable for if any issues arise. It almost stopped us from selling our kits.
We haven't had an issues as of yet (knock on wood)

[Aaronbrook37]

Can't wait to see the finished product.

A little tip from experience.
My dad and I do a drum to disc swap kit for old fords, if you are seriously planning on producing this you should talk to an attorney about product liability insurance. Find out exactly what you will be liable for if any issues arise. It almost stopped us from selling our kits.
We haven't had an issues as of yet (knock on wood)

Great thinking. Even though it's incredibly unlikely to occur, one must assume and deal with all risk when selling products. Hopefully it won't resort to "off road use only" or labeling the product as a paperweight that may conveniently fit your rear brake setup. Forcing people to sign waivers and releases is just bad business too...

[Advancedynamix]

Good point. I've gotten around the liability by labeling the parts as "offroad" use only and not including any instructions. When you include instructions you leave yourself liable, but no instructions means you didn't intend for the parts to be used on anything but a desk to hold papers from being blow away by a fan. Another option you may look into is Willwood superlight and dynalight calipers. They are lower profile than the FC calipers and aren't too pricey, especially if you buy a large quantity direct from willwood. I'll be using superlight calipers with 11" crossdrilled willwood 2 piece rotors in the near future on the front of my festiva.

[nitrofarm]

Sub'd and really looking forward to what you guys come up with!

[Damkid]

Aspire brakes


And the 274mm rotors

[bhazard]

Really Chris? A scissor jack under the not-for-towing-tow hook???

Please tell me theres more holding the car up lol...

[Damkid]

Yup I have a hoist in my garage....... My normal jack died, that's all I have right now