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Thread: RacingBrake 330mm 4-piston caliper + rotor kit - installed - initial review / impressions

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    04-30-2012 05:18 PM #36
    I'm not sure I like all the DIY fixes to get things right
    Unless I'm forgetting something, the only thing that was not "right" or that I had to DIY fix so far is the shape of the back plate on a set of non-RB pads. I'll contact RB about it and report back (maybe I got the wrong pads or maybe they are not aware and might be willing/able to modify their design or....???).
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    04-30-2012 05:25 PM #37
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    04-30-2012 05:33 PM #38
    Their pad design. They designed a caliper that uses the 06-08 STi or 300zx pads.
    So you can order pads from those cars and it will be a direct fit/no mod needed.

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    04-30-2012 05:51 PM #39
    Luis, is it supposed to be STi pads? Coz the website just says "wrx" so I think I got regular wrx pads (I'm not even sure if they are different but will look them up later). Must... stop... forum-ing and get... back....to........ work (need more $$$ for more modz )
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    04-30-2012 06:42 PM #40
    Couldn't resist - had to look it up. The 06-08 WRX pads are same for standard / STi variants - or at least the EBC PNs are the same: DP41200R

    I sent an email to RB while I was at it. OK - back to work now....
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    04-30-2012 06:53 PM #41
    Quote Originally Posted by motrrrpsycho View Post
    Couldn't resist - had to look it up. The 06-08 WRX pads are same for standard / STi variants - or at least the EBC PNs are the same: DP41200R

    I sent an email to RB while I was at it. OK - back to work now....
    I emailed them also to double check. I was thinking the same thing ^ but wanted to be certain.
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    04-30-2012 10:07 PM #42
    I got a reply from Warren noting that the RB pads comply to the standard FMSI shape D647 and he reference this pic:



    So... I guess even though the EBC PN DP41200R is the pad they list for both WRX and 300ZX, it does not fit the "standard" shape. Oh well. I guess if you buy this kit, this is just one thing to keep in mind - that you need pads that look like the above or need to be willing and able to dremel / hacksaw the front tab and front corners off a bit to make them fit. I found a site that has pics of the pads I got (though I did not buy from them - got through amazon for about 30 bucks less and free shipping).
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