S13 ABS front brake hardware onto S13 non-ABS car

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I have a 1992 non-ABS S13 and am aware that the ABS hardware is a tad bit bigger. If i wanted to use the ABS hardware, what all would be involved?

Calipers
Rotors
Pads
Caliper Brackets....

...and anything else??


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I believe that's it. If memory serves me correctly, though, I thought the rotors were the ONLY difference?

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At first, that's what i thought as well, but I learned the hard way that the ABS/Vert cars had bigger pads as well and caliper/caliper brackets that accommodate a larger rotor. But I was wondering if there is anything more that ill need to bolt the ABS hardware on. This one dude said i need the front spindles which "move the caliper out a bit" but wouldnt that be the case with the caliper bracket?

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All you need is the caliper/bracket and rotor. The knuckles have the same dimensions. The only other difference is inconsequential to the brakes. The hub has the ABS ring and the knuckle has a mounting point for the sensor.

I have a set of ABS uprights sitting on my parts shelf if you'd like measurements on anything.

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you sir. are very very helpful :D

at the moment, hunting down Vert calipers/brackets :)

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Yeah, as long as you don't actually want ABS, then the calipers/pads/rotors are the only differnce. That's what the Verts have on the front.

And you'll probably need to cut/remove the dust shield as it is smaller on the non-ABS cars.

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thats a pretty good tidbit to know. ill have my cutoff wheel ready to go!


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