Photo etch brakes idea

[Dann Tier]

Just wanted to throw an idea out there for all of you, and would like your input on it. I build a lot of Japanese kits that come with brakes that have excellent details without the use of photo etch parts, however, I have noticed that a lot of the kits I've been building decided to stop detailing the insides of the brakes. I don't know why, but it sucks. My idea is, since the outsides are very well detailed, why not flip the photo etch rotors over to use on the back sides?  Obviously sometimes you'd have to also do something about the calipers, like on the Aoshima Aventador kits where the back sides of the rotors are hollow.   -your input would be much appreciated!

Edited July 1, 2017 by Dann Tier

[mike 51]

do you mean brakes?   

[Dann Tier]

do you mean brakes?   

oops!  yes I do

[Dann Tier]

do you mean brakes?   

thanks for the heads-up on that!! -much appreciated!!

[SSNJim]

I thought most road cars had black splash shields on the inboard side of the brakes so you wouldn't be able to see much, if any, of the brakes. Maybe some of the calipers, but that's it.

Edited July 2, 2017 by SSNJim

[Dann Tier]

I thought most road cars had black splash shields on the inboard side of the brakes so you wouldn't be able to see much, if any, of the brakes. Maybe some of the calipers, but that's it.

American cars have splash shields. I cant speak for every car, but a lot, if not most exotics don't have them so that the brakes can keep cool. For instance, I just watched how the Pagani Huayra was made......no splash shields. Ferrari F40.....no splash shields, and so on...

[SSNJim]

I wasn't sure about exotics; the most exotic (i.e. not made in the USA) car I've ever owned was a 1973 Capri. I have seen the brakes and assisted in repairs on a few Japanese cars, though.