RCR brakes on a 5T 2.0?

[Rgarbarino]

Hey guys, I got a set of RCR brakes from DDM on sale and I’m trying to put them on and found the holes in the pads are not big enough for the stock brake screws to fit. Is this normal? Do I need to enlarge them myself to get these to work? Advice ASAP since I’m working on this right now.

thanks in advance.

 

[DougStar]

Time to get out your drill?‍?
Also nothing wrong with stock brakes ?? iv had mine 2+ years with no issues

 

[Jshaff16]

I only replaced mine on my 5b because I lost the screws and pad for the fronts. Price didn't justify not upgrading

 

[DougStar]

How the hell did you lose a brake pad?‍??

 

[Jshaff16]

How the hell did you lose a brake pad?‍??

I had the same conversation with myself. And after I saw the price of pads and hardware said f it and went with aftermarket

 

[DougStar]

What was the original price?

 

[RcJunkie13]

Is it worth the upgrade on the baja?

 

[DougStar]

Rcr on a baja is a top if not essential upgrade ?? but at the same time removing the ninja star and adding in an extra brake pad also dose the same job
And does not cost a whole lot??

 

[Jshaff16]

Losi 5b...the pads alone were I believe $70 and hardware was above and beyond that.

 

[Rep732]

Im going to say. Either drill out the copper pad ONLY if there's enough around the hole after drilling. Or B buy v1 brake bolts or go to your local screw store and buy something that will work. Rcr brakes were only offered on v1 5t. I have modified rc booted disks on my 2.0 but kept my stock pads and hardware but had to ditch the springs

 

[Z.hb71]

Is it worth the upgrade on the baja?

Absolutely . Stock brakes in my rovan could barely stop it (and that car wasn't fast either) and faded like mad. On my current Baja I decided I like my ankles and bought the rcr upgrade, no regrets ? like Doug said, I think it's an essential upgrade.
As for the original post, I had to enlarge the holes on my pads too I believe, just get a drill bit and go for it. Copper is quite soft so its very easy.

 

[Rgarbarino]

Ok, this set sucks! Drilled the hole to fit the screws then went to put it all together and the brake disc is a slightly larger diameter than stock and contacts the brake springs and binds up. These are going back!

 

[Seandonato73]

Also easy to get cought and gut out. So drill carefully

 

[DougStar]

Use the stock discs??

Ok, this set sucks! Drilled the hole to fit the screws then went to put it all together and the brake disc is a slightly larger diameter than stock and contacts the brake springs and binds up. These are going back!

 

[crucialRC]

Ok, this set sucks! Drilled the hole to fit the screws then went to put it all together and the brake disc is a slightly larger diameter than stock and contacts the brake springs and binds up. These are going back!

Can't send it back if you drilled it bro. Remove the springs.

 

[Rep732]

I Plus 2 with removing springs. Had to do it to mine...your also going to have understand once you cross 5t generations of parts that help line and parts warranty for the parts is off the table. You are now fabricating and modifying parts to your needs

 

[Buzzsaw46]

RCR seems a step backwards from 5ive B setup, jmho.

 

[DougStar]

RCR seems a step backwards from 5ive B setup, jmho.

Yes the losi 5b brake setup doesn't need fixing

 

[Jshaff16]

Unless you lose half of it duh lmao

 

[DougStar]

Unless you lose half of it duh lmao

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