SSS U13 Bluebird Front brakes - Possible Upgrade

[Mr Multivalve]

I had an idea a while back but just remembered about it again.

I was thinking about SSS Bluebird Attessa Front brakes from the U13 rounded body shape. They are 4 x 114.3 stud pattern and use twin pot calipers on the turbo model. I thought this could be another possible upgrade option for people wanting to improve braking on there older toyotas with the 4 x 114 stud pattern.

I know this is from a front wheel drive vehicle and that it probably has not been done before but I know a crap load of these U13 half cuts come over from japan and if they have the front brakes on them it could serve usefull to someone.
They are from what I can find 258mm in diameter. The turbo U13 weighed around 1450kgs as well so the brakes would have to handle that weight which is a bit heavier than most of the older toyotas around.

Not sure what it is worth or how hard it would be to do but someone may get use out of it.

[thechuckster]

most useful information at this point would be: bolt spacing of caliper mounts.

next step would be a test fit on a suitable strut (either XT130 or MA61 or ??? - which ever is identified as matching the mounting points on the caliper).

[CrUZida]

The U13 Bluebird uses 280x22 mm front brakes, and 258x10mm rear brakes.

I'd say the front brakes are the same as the 1991-on S13 Silvias, except with twin spots.

[WDE_BDY]

So basically like this -
http://au.geocities.com/quibel_nz/Evo3_02.htm
Like most potential options, the caliper bracket is the biggest issue.

Callum

[CrUZida]

You didn't make a hub centric ring ?

[WDE_BDY]

Its not mine, another member of Club K (although those are my plates on the car). And yes it did end up with a hubcentric ring.

Callum

[Mr Multivalve]

If anyone is contemplating this and wants some measurements or pics I have a U13 LX Bluebird and I could take a pic or two of the front brakes on it. I have been told the calipers are the same size as the turbo ones and the turbo ones have twin pots.