can i use 1.6 rear caliper on 1.8 conv
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Ok So I thought I got everything I needed to convert my 1.6 to 1.8 brakes.
I have front caliper/disc
rear disc,rear end, drive shaft
And one rear caliper but I missing the other.
Can i use the 1.6 rear caliper on the 1.8 rear hub?
I have front caliper/disc
rear disc,rear end, drive shaft
And one rear caliper but I missing the other.
Can i use the 1.6 rear caliper on the 1.8 rear hub?
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rear caliper diagram:
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/suspension-brakes-drivetrain-49/25856-can-i-use-1-6-rear-caliper-1-8-conv-cn02141.jpg?dateline=1317767743)
part 26-28X is the caliper bracket.
also
![](http://parts.arlingtonmazda.com/product_images/g/593/6DF32BF04A4415BCEC673F9ADD717D86__57775_zoom.jpg)
http://parts.arlingtonmazda.com/prod...52d29X%29.html
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/suspension-brakes-drivetrain-49/25856-can-i-use-1-6-rear-caliper-1-8-conv-cn02141.jpg?dateline=1317767743)
part 26-28X is the caliper bracket.
also
![](http://parts.arlingtonmazda.com/product_images/g/593/6DF32BF04A4415BCEC673F9ADD717D86__57775_zoom.jpg)
http://parts.arlingtonmazda.com/prod...52d29X%29.html
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This is great info, thanks Bob. For everyone else, the Sport rear pads are *significantly* more expensive. In the long run, you are better off with the M-Tuned rear BRK, 1.8 brackets, and a Sport caliper, than you would be with the Sport caliper alone - the cheaper 1.8 pads will pay for the BRK in less than 2 sets.
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This is great info, thanks Bob. For everyone else, the Sport rear pads are *significantly* more expensive. In the long run, you are better off with the M-Tuned rear BRK, 1.8 brackets, and a Sport caliper, than you would be with the Sport caliper alone - the cheaper 1.8 pads will pay for the BRK in less than 2 sets.
FWIW the 1.6l brackets are like 1/2 lb. lighter than other brackets. normally the brackets dictate which size rotors they fit but I have adapters made to fit 11.44" rear rotors with 1.6l brackets. The sprot calipers by themselves are ~1/2 lb hevier than non sport calipers they are thicker and stiffer.
Bob
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