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Old 05-08-2012, 04:55 PM   #181
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liking the dials and also the taillight covers.. they dont look to bad black in the photo but would look better same colour as your car :-D
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Old 05-08-2012, 05:22 PM   #182
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I am with what u said. They look ok black... But would be better same colour as the car
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Old 06-08-2012, 12:44 PM   #183
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Looking good bud i like the dials because there different from the noam

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Old 23-08-2012, 04:39 PM   #184
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Pics speak a million words yeah?




But of a funny story, storm just came over my way, so the mrs sends me a text "how's the puppies" (they hate storms) naturally me being male replied "yeah the brakes are fine, on the table out the back under shelter out of the rain, pulled the table cloth over them so the rotors don't get rusty just in case the rain comes in"

Ahahahahaha 5 mins later I realised she was talking about my dogs!

Yay updated the right thread this time!
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Old 23-08-2012, 05:43 PM   #185
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Hahaha so good just stick with it much better story hahaha rolf
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Old 23-08-2012, 06:22 PM   #186
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Rofl my first thought would be why does she care about what happens to my brakes tbh :P
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Old 23-08-2012, 06:23 PM   #187
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LOL, nice stuff up but I think we've all done it
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Old 23-08-2012, 06:30 PM   #188
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Rofl my first thought would be why does she care about what happens to my brakes tbh :P
Well I was taking some measurements, weighing them and just drooling and mirin' when I got the message
So didn't click until later! Ahaha
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Old 23-08-2012, 08:23 PM   #189
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Yeah I would have realised the dog part later, but that's just cause of how my brain operates.
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Old 24-08-2012, 05:41 PM   #190
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Well I had a spare hour thisarvo... So got the stock calipers all ready to come off (bolts undone), also mounted up the passenger side caliper, rotor and lines.

So great news for you all looking at doin the swap, the stock sp20 brake lines are perfecto (same size/thread type etc), the stock bolts are the same thread type as the Mazda 6bracket. An Mazda 6 bracket is the same thickness as the sp20 ones. So no need for longer bolts (just use the stock ones)....

And yeah... That's about it.
Mazda6 caliper and bracket weight is 6.5kg and the rotor weight was 8.5kg...
Will weigh up all the stock sp20 stuff tomoz after the rest (drivers side) has been completed.

Keep you guys posted!

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Mazda 6 (2008-present 300mm):


Comparison: (there is no comparison )



Pics of the rotor and caliper mounted up don't do it justice... Will take some better pics tomoz with the rims back on, give you a better size comparison.
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Old 24-08-2012, 09:32 PM   #191
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pretty kool man looks good waiting for the review/report on its performance and feel
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Old 24-08-2012, 10:00 PM   #192
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Btw... This is all kinda half rushed for now.
Just want to slap it all together an give it a test.
Hence why I haven't even bothered to take off the pink writing on the rotors or paint the calipers... Lazy I know... But when I get a new set of pads and braided lines I will paint the calipers (black of coarse )

And Andy, hopefully if you end up dropping by tomoz it will all be done and I can take you for a test
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Old 24-08-2012, 10:06 PM   #193
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where you order the dials from?!
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Old 25-08-2012, 02:02 AM   #194
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You will have to take me too im due for brakes soon
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Old 25-08-2012, 06:55 AM   #195
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Nahh sorry Dane... Don't think you can fit... Cars fully booked out...
Ahaha lolz jks man, take you for a bit of a brake test at the upcoming dinner (can't attend the cruise before )
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Old 25-08-2012, 09:43 AM   #196
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Update! Spent an extra hour thismorning to finish off the swap.
Have only found one slightly annoying thing... Due to the different position of the brake line (further away from strut) it will no longer reach the brake line holder/clip on the strut... But other than that... Perfect!














So no more progress lol, just got to bleed the brakes and it's ready to go.
But everyone at home bailed... So I no longer have my pedal pumpin man

Hopefully lunch or early arvo it will be 100% done.

Stock caliper weight (with pads) - 5kg
Stock rotor weight - 5kg

2008-present Mazda 6 calipers (pads) - 6.5kg
300mm rotor weight 8.5kg
So it's a fair bit heavier but sure it's worth it

Also notice the size difference in pads
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Old 25-08-2012, 03:06 PM   #197
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After spending all of today out and not at home... Lol brakes have finally need bled and are all sweet!!

Pedal feel is slightest bit softer than stock but honestly not really noticeable at all.
Just resurfacing the pads now... But already difference Is hugeeeeee!

Everyone with an sp20 must do this!!! Lol
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Old 25-08-2012, 04:55 PM   #198
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Looks the goods mate... would so do this if i hadnt paid for slotted for mine 14months ago :-(

be interested to find out what the minimum rim size is to run with this brake combo.. cause looking at the pics the stock 16's probably wont fit
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Old 25-08-2012, 05:41 PM   #199
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Will chuck my spare on tomoz and tell ya!
Think it will fit... Mabey.... Barely
17's will 100% fit tho. I got a ****e load of room between the caliper and rim.

If stockies fit it's would look sick, rim would be completely filled
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Old 25-08-2012, 08:22 PM   #200
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Stockies fit

Not by alot, but they fit.

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