drPheta Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'm having issues installing the S60R rear BBK. I got a hold of the calipers and rotors separately, and bought the brackets from CJ.1. The bolts that hold the bracket to the spindle are too long. I needed to add 2 washers to each bolt for the bracket to secure properly.2. There is a LOT of cutting of the backing plate for the caliper to clear.3. The S60R rotor doesn't seat all the way for me. Everyone who's installed it says the parking brake works like normal. In my situation, the S60R rotor parking drum will hit the side of the parking brake shoes. So, when I secure the rotor with the 10mm rotor pin, the side of the parking brake shoes will be pressed against the drum. Loosen the pin, and the rotor spins freely. What gives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lax01 Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 did you try backing the parking brake off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 1. Cut the bolts to fit. If you had bought the kit from CJ, it would already be done. I wouldn't use washers to space it out.2. Yes, it requires cutting. I believe that CJ has a template that will let you know where and how much to cut off.3. Not sure why you are having a problem here. Are the drums the same width on both rotors? If they are (and I believe they are) you are doing something else wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azinwa Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 When I installed my rear kit I used the stock caliper mounting bolts with no issues.It sounds like your parking brake shoe retainer springs need replaced, the pbrake drum on the S60-R is identical to the one that came on your car.If you want I can photograph my backing plates and email the pic's to you.Bert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drPheta Posted September 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Iit's not an issue of the parking brakes being too far out radially (i.e. in the path of them actuating and biting on the drum. It's the shoes are moved too laterally towards the innerface of the rotor. So, the side of the shoes hit the edge of the brake drum.Releasing parking brake, etc. doesn't fix the prob. I'll try again to see if I can adjust the lateral position of the shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drPheta Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Well, I just ground down the outer side of the shoes (not the actual braking part) so that it's not "so wide". Worked like a charm. As for making the smaller OD, whenever I did that it didn't bind, but the parking brake didn't bite when pulled up. So, the grinding of the outer side of the shoes did the job.Now, I have four big red calipers on my car :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomin850 Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Well, I just ground down the outer side of the shoes (not the actual braking part) so that it's not "so wide". Worked like a charm. As for making the smaller OD, whenever I did that it didn't bind, but the parking brake didn't bite when pulled up. So, the grinding of the outer side of the shoes did the job.Now, I have four big red calipers on my car Annnndd PICS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gioseppe Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Annnndd PICS!!! yeah seriosuly, you think you can get away with something like this??!?! NOT ON MY WATCH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasamin Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 so you guys want some pics right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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prasamin Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 any bias noticed? did you install a bias valve or new master? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomin850 Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 OoOoOoOo...BBS valve stem cap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drPheta Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Brake bias is actually on par, as far as I can tell. No bias valve or master cylinder change, yet.I've driven it hard on the road, and stomped to lock up my brakes. From 40 MPH hard stop, my car dives a little bit. It's definitely not as front biased as with OEM rears, but I like the feel of it so far. I would like to compare this setup to the OEM rear setup one day, but swaping out stuff like that is a PITA.For now, I'll leave it as is until I can afford a larger MC and possibly a bias valve for fine tuning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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