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Samurai Front Calipers and Pads
04 Sep 2023 16:59 #250666
by tomcat
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05 Sep 2023 05:12 #250670
by yakuza
Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.
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My SJ's have all had the same caliper. Also the same calipers as my 05 Jimny had. Actually my Jimny from 05 had a caliper hanger from an 85 SJ as it had less rust. Before it got the vented discs.
There might be differences I have not discovered or changes between markets though.
Nice carpet, your knees must love it. (mine hates gravel and concrete)
There might be differences I have not discovered or changes between markets though.
Nice carpet, your knees must love it. (mine hates gravel and concrete)
Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.
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05 Sep 2023 07:20 #250672
by tomcat
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Yakusa
Thank you for your comments. Appreciated.
The carpet strip serves in many ways and my knees do not suffer as much!!
Thank you for your comments. Appreciated.
The carpet strip serves in many ways and my knees do not suffer as much!!
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05 Sep 2023 18:30 #250673
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05 Sep 2023 20:35 #250675
by lesgrandepotato
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I fitted a set of disks and calipers from eBay Maruti ones from India. Cost about £150 with discs and pads.
They seem decent. I don’t see how vented disks will help as far as I can see it won’t go fast enough and it doesn’t weigh enough to have a fade problem and the rest is just an opportunity for clogging off road
They seem decent. I don’t see how vented disks will help as far as I can see it won’t go fast enough and it doesn’t weigh enough to have a fade problem and the rest is just an opportunity for clogging off road
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05 Sep 2023 23:32 #250678
by fordem
Vehicle speed & weight are just two of the factors that you need to consider - larger, heavier tires (LT construction mud terrains) have a huge impact on stopping power, depending on how much larger you go, the vented disks are a worthwhile addition.
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I don’t see how vented disks will help as far as I can see it won’t go fast enough and it doesn’t weigh enough to have a fade problem and the rest is just an opportunity for clogging off road
Vehicle speed & weight are just two of the factors that you need to consider - larger, heavier tires (LT construction mud terrains) have a huge impact on stopping power, depending on how much larger you go, the vented disks are a worthwhile addition.
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06 Sep 2023 04:40 - 06 Sep 2023 05:07 #250679
by yakuza
Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.
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For a standard Suzuki with standard wheels, vented disks are not nescessary, I agree. But for larger wheels and engine and combined with the slightly larger caliper piston, yes they play a part. also for my Jimny they are less prone to warping, though my current vented discs (cheap) has a slight shake.
I use calipers and hangers from the nineties long Vitara, 93 to 98.
Since I have ABS I use Jimny diesel discs as the center hole is larger 107.8mm for ABS. standard SJ and Jimny without ABS has 107mm.
For no ABS cars the Vitara Discs will fit. Jimny diesel calipers and hangers is next on my list to try.
To get the larger 1.6 engine approved here in Norway the extra brakes is a must now. (as it should be in my opinion) Rear discs do not get approved here yet and the kits are a bit like chopped wood those I have seen. Easier to get original parts approved here as there is lesser need for documentation.
By the way it seems the SJ rear brakes are wider than on my newer Jimny. haven't tried to fit them or taken any measurements but might try some day.
I use calipers and hangers from the nineties long Vitara, 93 to 98.
Since I have ABS I use Jimny diesel discs as the center hole is larger 107.8mm for ABS. standard SJ and Jimny without ABS has 107mm.
For no ABS cars the Vitara Discs will fit. Jimny diesel calipers and hangers is next on my list to try.
To get the larger 1.6 engine approved here in Norway the extra brakes is a must now. (as it should be in my opinion) Rear discs do not get approved here yet and the kits are a bit like chopped wood those I have seen. Easier to get original parts approved here as there is lesser need for documentation.
By the way it seems the SJ rear brakes are wider than on my newer Jimny. haven't tried to fit them or taken any measurements but might try some day.
Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.
Last edit: 06 Sep 2023 05:07 by yakuza.
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