Reply to "Upgrading brakes"

Ken is really the person to answer your questions but I tell you what I know so far.
The rotor and hat sizes are determined by which Brembo caliper you use. He does tell you exactly what size and model rootor and hat to get but since the rotors are made to your specefic specs (like vented, cross drilled etc.)
He suggests you order them yourself (and save some money The axle nut and the hub and bearing are a complete different setup then stock, so there is no more monster axle nut with 300 lbs of torque to remove the rotor. The axle does not need a press to be installed . So in essence it is an out board hat but not the same as an out board hat on a stock set up.
These are the questions I asked him along with his answers. I have several pictures of the carrier and the Hub but I don't know how to post more then one picture so if you send me an email addrees to boyd411@gmail.com I will send you the pictures I have. Here are the questions an answers:
1. So with this design you no longer have the Monster axle nut that takes the 300 lb torque to remove the axle / rotor ?

No mondo nut

(so future access to the rotors for removing or replacing is vastly simplified .) You just remove the wheel and the new small axle nut?

I don't want to over simplify it, but you remove the wheel, hat & rotor, one large (not 300 ft-lb) axle nut, and three bolts holding the hub an bearing assembly.

2. What kind of bearing is used inside the carrier?

I'd have to ask Ed. He uses these in off road race vehicles, I'd guess they are a lot harder on bearings.


3. With this design is it still necessary to use a press to push the axle through the carrier, or does everything just bolt together?

The axle and hub have spline that engage. I guess things can always get stuck, but this design does not have a press fit bearing like the original.

4. Are the CV joints included with the carrier?

the CV half shafts are part of the kit and each includes 2 CV joints and bolt to the rear of the stub axles.

5. How does the top a arm attach to the top of the carrier?

Same ball joint taper fit as stock carrier

6. What old parts from the original carrier( like the axle ) are used in the new assembly ?

None

7. Are there any other parts (besides the caliper,rotor, and hat would I need to purchase in addition to the things included with the new carrier assembly to complete the conversion or is everything needed included?

Maybe brake lines, I need to talk to Chris about what he is using, and Master Cylinders

8. When do you anticipate the completed package to be completed and ready for delivery?

We are hoping to have something to put on Perry's car in about a month. The kit with the little brakes has been on a car for a few months, and was driven to Reno, so most of the kit has been tested. But we want to find any installation issues before parts are shipped. The kits will be sold by Ed, not us. We are just helping get the design finalized.

So if you want more info you should speak to Ken
He is offering a wholesale deal for the first ten upgrades. If you compare the price to doing the same thing through the vendors you will see it is a good deal ( my opinion) I am giving it serious consideration even though I don't need new axles or half shafts or bearings. But since I am changing my rotors I thought it might be a good time to upgrade the rest.
Boyd