Big Brake question
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Jance GTS
Enthusiast
I think you should be able to make them fit. I don't see there being any clearance issues in the back with 17's. I just went with Dave's Big Brakes and 14" rotors on mine, but I have 20's all around. I do have all four of my stock calipers for sale 
KNG SNKE
Enthusiast
I think your brake bias will be really far off. I think you will definitely need a proportion valve.
MTGTS
Enthusiast
I doubt it can be done with 17" wheels. Even if you can make it work they would get almost no airflow for cooling
Jance GTS
Enthusiast
I think it will be close but you should be okay. Everything fits inside my stock 18" ACR rims with the aftermarket e-brake, srt calipers and 14" rotors.
The only thing that comes close to rubbing is the e-brake cable becaues there is no other way to route it with the kit. Seeing how it's only an inch difference with my setup, I would "think" it would work fine with your 17's and 13" rotors, but the P-valve would be a must.
I would still seek professional information though because I just avoided this by getting bigger wheels
KNG SNKE
Enthusiast
Mark at ipsco would be a great source for this info. I am mailing him the link now, he will chime in.
Andrew2KRT10
Enthusiast
cleared on mine. I went with my gen 2 fronts in the rear, and 03 fronts in the front. I used 17's at one time, plenty of room, but you will need spacers and different lugs. Call Chuck Tator
With Gen2 Front calipers all around it might be two much rear bias even with a proportioning valve. Or there was some other Negative...i remember asking JonB about it. For the price that you can pick up used Gen3 Sets for i think you'd be better off going that route and using the BigBrakeDave adapter Kit(JonB now sells)
When its all said and done between the brackets calipers rotors proportioning valve, ect... your looking at over $1500
I was talking with JonB about every option and cost just a couple weeks ago. You should give him a call when you get back in the states.
I ended up choosing to save alot of $$$ and simply upgrade my rear calipers with the Tom's40mm Version. 700bucks and your done. Easy install too. Do SS lines while your at it since you have to disconnect the banjo fitting to swap the calipers anyway.
Some links for you:
40mmBrakes Home
Big Brake Kits 96-02
When its all said and done between the brackets calipers rotors proportioning valve, ect... your looking at over $1500
I was talking with JonB about every option and cost just a couple weeks ago. You should give him a call when you get back in the states.
I ended up choosing to save alot of $$$ and simply upgrade my rear calipers with the Tom's40mm Version. 700bucks and your done. Easy install too. Do SS lines while your at it since you have to disconnect the banjo fitting to swap the calipers anyway.
Some links for you:
40mmBrakes Home
Big Brake Kits 96-02
What Dom Said below..... Short asnwer, YES it would fit, but you'ld have to run bitey front pads, AND a soft rear pad, AND a prop valve for your year.
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vancouver-gts
Viper Owner
JonB, could you please send me a PM with price info for 13" rear brackets and fasteners . I gave my front 13" rotors and calipers to a friend who wants to put them on the rear of his 1999. Since I did a full 14" DBB kit all around for my 99, I don't need to keep it in a box gathering dust.
Thanks
Got it Jon. I'll call you next Friday.
.Thanks
Got it Jon. I'll call you next Friday.
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