Tib brake swap on X3

Zanthus said:

So I have a question. If I do the Tib brake swap on my X3 do I have to buy new rims or are the lug patterns the same size? I was thinking about getting new rims for my car but if the lug patterns aren't the same I'll just wait.

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Same bolt pattern between 97-01 tibby and X3 accent.

Zanthus said:

Oh and how will this affect my beta swap on the axles? Any help would be nice.

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It doesn't change a thing.

I'm not sure if the 13 inch wheels would fit over the brakes.

96-99 Tiburons most likely have captive rotors as well as your accent so you need to make sure the rims have the cut-outs to fit the rotors properly.

4doorGL did a write up on the whole process, but it has been lost in the website transfer. I believe he used 2001 Tiburon parts.

The writeup should be back soon.

I have a set of calipers and rotors from a 2001 Tib for sale if you're looking for parts.

How much are you selling the calipers and rotors? Does it get rid of the captive rotors that would normally be on there?

Zanthus said:

How much are you selling the calipers and rotors? Does it get rid of the captive rotors that would normally be on there?

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I'm selling them for $50. You'll have to buy spindles still (from car-part.com), but yes, when installed it will get rid of your captive rotors and give you a brake upgrade as well.

4doorGL said:

I'm selling them for $50. You'll have to buy spindles still (from car-part.com), but yes, when installed it will get rid of your captive rotors and give you a brake upgrade as well.

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Does the 50 include shipping and handling thanks alot I'll let you know soon. Oh is there anything else I'll need other than the spindles?
Would it be a good idea to take the spindles off of a junker? Trying to find a doner that I can get for the beta swap.

I really need more info on this I'm stuck and dont know how to go about getting the parts I need (or what I need for that matter)

you just take the whole spindle+hub+rotor+...evereything that hangs there in between the lower arm and the strut and it's just a simple bolt on! you will need at least 14" !!

I dont understand, from all the searching ive done, everyone says the fit right on the x3, but they didn't on mine. I just try to put them on my 97 accent and the rear spindle did not fit into my stock shocks. Do the tiburon shocks/struts fit on the x3 accent? Did they all fit for you guys?