Mazda6 bolt-on “Big Brake Kit”
If your looking to upgrade your front brakes but don’t want to have to dish out 800$ or more for a kit, there is an easier solution.
The Mazda6 front calipers are a direct bolt-on to the Probe/MX-6/626. That is right, a DIRECT BOLT-ON!! There are no modifications required to install this setup on your vehicle. Just to clarify one little aspect, although you will be running larger rotors, the caliper itself is still a single piston setup, unlike some kits that offer dual pistons (or more). But for the price (more than half) it is worth it.
Every model of Mazda6 front brakes fit our vehicles, if doing this setup; you must be consistent with the year model you are using. So if you by calipers for a specific model, you must buy the matching rotors and pads. Parts are not interchangeable between models. Here are the specifications of the different models and what wheel diameter is required for them to fit:
Disc diameter:
03-05 Mazda 6 => 11.1" => Fits no problem with a 16" wheel
06-07 Mazda 6 => 11.8" => Fits no problem with a 16" wheel
06-07 MazdaSpeed 6 => 12.6" => Must have a 17" wheel minimum
Parts you will need in order to complete the swap:
-Front Calipers (make sure it comes with the bracket as some times they are sold without)
-Front Rotors
-Set of Pads
The price for the parts varies on where you buy them, I personally spent around 300$ (including shipping) for my setup. This includes 03-05 Calipers, R1concept Rotors and Hawk HPS Pads.
As for the rear brakes, the rotors are also larger in diameter versus our stock rotors and the rear calipers will bolt-up to the hub as well. The problem is that the E-Brake cable will not reach the bracket on the caliper, so you will not be able to use your E-Brake.
Here is a list of other vehicles that use the same brakes as the Mazda6:
2006-2008 Ford Fusion
2007-2008 Lincoln MKZ
2006-2006 Lincoln Zephyr
2006-2008 Mercury Milan
Here are pictures of a 2006-2007 setup:
Stock:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...4/DSCF5340.jpg
Comparaison:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...4/DSCF5342.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...4/DSCF5343.jpg
Installed:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...4/DSCF5347.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...4/DSCF5348.jpg
Enjoy your bigger brakes!
Thanks to:
MetalPGT for the specs
94pgt94 for the detail pictures
If your looking to upgrade your front brakes but don’t want to have to dish out 800$ or more for a kit, there is an easier solution.
The Mazda6 front calipers are a direct bolt-on to the Probe/MX-6/626. That is right, a DIRECT BOLT-ON!! There are no modifications required to install this setup on your vehicle. Just to clarify one little aspect, although you will be running larger rotors, the caliper itself is still a single piston setup, unlike some kits that offer dual pistons (or more). But for the price (more than half) it is worth it.
Every model of Mazda6 front brakes fit our vehicles, if doing this setup; you must be consistent with the year model you are using. So if you by calipers for a specific model, you must buy the matching rotors and pads. Parts are not interchangeable between models. Here are the specifications of the different models and what wheel diameter is required for them to fit:
Disc diameter:
03-05 Mazda 6 => 11.1" => Fits no problem with a 16" wheel
06-07 Mazda 6 => 11.8" => Fits no problem with a 16" wheel
06-07 MazdaSpeed 6 => 12.6" => Must have a 17" wheel minimum
Parts you will need in order to complete the swap:
-Front Calipers (make sure it comes with the bracket as some times they are sold without)
-Front Rotors
-Set of Pads
The price for the parts varies on where you buy them, I personally spent around 300$ (including shipping) for my setup. This includes 03-05 Calipers, R1concept Rotors and Hawk HPS Pads.
As for the rear brakes, the rotors are also larger in diameter versus our stock rotors and the rear calipers will bolt-up to the hub as well. The problem is that the E-Brake cable will not reach the bracket on the caliper, so you will not be able to use your E-Brake.
Here is a list of other vehicles that use the same brakes as the Mazda6:
2006-2008 Ford Fusion
2007-2008 Lincoln MKZ
2006-2006 Lincoln Zephyr
2006-2008 Mercury Milan
Here are pictures of a 2006-2007 setup:
Stock:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...4/DSCF5340.jpg
Comparaison:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...4/DSCF5342.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...4/DSCF5343.jpg
Installed:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...4/DSCF5347.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...4/DSCF5348.jpg
Enjoy your bigger brakes!
Thanks to:
MetalPGT for the specs
94pgt94 for the detail pictures
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