TransAmMike Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 What is a good source for kind of generic brake rotors with calipers. I did see a while back Replica's in Miniature but since no website and I don't do Facebook how can I see what they have?? Suggestions appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 If you are after bigger diameter brakes hobby design do a few different sets in resin and pe. Pretty nice to work with too but they need 18" or bigger wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 10 hours ago, stitchdup said: If you are after bigger diameter brakes hobby design do a few different sets in resin and pe. Pretty nice to work with too but they need 18" or bigger wheels. No, I never use large diameter wheels, I'd say up to 16" as most of what I build are 55-72 cars. Thanks tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwheels Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 See if these might work for you..... https://sites.google.com/site/tdrhtmllearn/home/chassis-shop/tdr-brake-department Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, TransAmMike said: No, I never use large diameter wheels, I'd say up to 16" as most of what I build are 55-72 cars. Thanks tho. Most aftermarket disc brakes and calipers you find will be of the performance variety, and sized for upsized wheels and tires. Cross drilled and/or slotted rotors, as well as four piston calipers are a typical upgrade, so finding stock diameter, solid rotors, not to mentioned factory style single piston calipers is going to be a tall order. The good news is the rotors are super easy to make, using sheet stock and a circle template. The rotors will take more work, but you can make convincing stock calipers with some effort. I honestly don't think you will find any stock style solid brake rotors and calipers in kit form from an aftermarket source. Edited February 25, 2021 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 A tip I'm going to try soon is to use metal washers. They come in a huge range of sizes for diameter, thickness, and hole size along with having a nice metallic sheen. Just add a piece of plastic filed vaguely into the shape of a caliper and you're ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Casey said: Most aftermarket disc brakes and calipers you find will be of the performance variety, and sized for upsized wheels and tires. Cross drilled and/or slotted rotors, as well as four piston calipers are a typical upgrade, so finding stock diameter, solid rotors, not to mentioned factory style single piston calipers is going to be a tall order. The good news is the rotors are super easy to make, using sheet stock and a circle template. The rotors will take more work, but you can make convincing stock calipers with some effort. I honestly don't think you will find any stock style solid brake rotors and calipers in kit form from an aftermarket source. 1 hour ago, Fat Brian said: A tip I'm going to try soon is to use metal washers. They come in a huge range of sizes for diameter, thickness, and hole size along with having a nice metallic sheen. Just add a piece of plastic filed vaguely into the shape of a caliper and you're ready to go. Thanks for the tips. The washer idea to me make the most sense and since older car rotors aren't slotted or drilled anyway,they should look fine. Except for maybe race cars. Now the calipers, have to figure that one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Check out ted’s modeling market place. I picked up some chrome and some molded in silver. The are drilled rotors and have the calipers on them. The ones I bought are made by Pegasus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 21 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said: Check out ted’s modeling market place. I picked up some chrome and some molded in silver. The are drilled rotors and have the calipers on them. The ones I bought are made by Pegasus Sorry Chaz, just saw your post. I have seen those, seems like there is an issue with availability of Pegasus items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Ebay has a seller called iceman collections ..his brakes might be too modern for what your looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Years go I bought a set of white metal disc brakes with calipers from Herb Deeks. Also, a lot of Nascar kits had pretty generic disc brakes- maybe someone has some to trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 The Revell 1/25 '49 Mercury kit includes a set of four disc brake rotors .458" in diameter, which equates to 11.45" in 1:1. No calipers, however, just the discs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDSchindler Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 On 2/28/2021 at 10:55 AM, gotnitro? said: Ebay has a seller called iceman collections ..his brakes might be too modern for what your looking for I used those on the NOVACAM I did... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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