i searched and found out that:
97-98 tibs have captive rotors
so all the rest of the years are non-captive rotors?
i also noticed that a lot of people are doing a non-captive to captive swap?
what is "better", captive or non-captive rotors? is a swap hard? cost money because you need anything extra (besides the rotors that is)?
could someone clarify the diff between captive/non-captive?
and confirm what different year tibs have what?
thanks

 

yes you are correct 97-98 TIbs are Captive
99+ are non Captive.

And I think you have it the other way around.
Most people are going from CAPTIVE to NON CAPTIVE.

Basically the rotors on a CAPTIVE style are held on by these massive bolts. A PITA to change rotors and bearing, not to mention finding a good set of rims to fit them. Cuz MOST rims are flat on the back side. At that point you either drill out the spots for the big honking bolts so you rims will fit or you change to NON Captive rotors.

I'm too lazy to search for you now
But go to HP.com and do a search on Captive rotors. You'll find lotsa examples

 

oh, so there's no difference in the braking system or anything, just how it is setup mechanically? non-captive are easier to work with and universally better and more compatible.
will rotors from a captive setup fit a non-captive setup?
im buying TC's, i never thought to ask her if hers were captive or non-captive, but i'm assuming that they are non because her old tib was a 97? or 98?
i have a 99 so i am non-captive
thanks kayjai

 

http://hyundaiperformance.com/tech/diy/acc...ccent/x3/1/001/

Here is the link to the DIY I will be following as soon as TC gets me the hub/spindle assembly off her 99 parts tib.

Basically just ease of changing rotors, bearings I'd still leave to the pros, but rotors are too easy to change. Well worth the swap IMO.

I won't even touch the subject of rims fitting. I'll just say this once I got my wheels I have now. It took 3 weeks to get them on my car!

 

well, the brake rotors are different parts, the captive rotors have holes the the spindle bolts. I'm in the process of replacing my rotors, its a PITA, if I had money, i'd convert to non captive. there has been plenty of talk on how to convert, and it's a deffenite plus. If you ever want larger rotors, you're gonna need non captive setups, since there are no aftermarket kits for 97-98 tibs. I recomend that if you're gonna go to a junkyard and get a noncaptive setup, you might as well get the rear disc brake setup at the same time, if you have rear drums.

 

don't you guys read?

 

Dude, the best you can do on this subject is search (i'm not jumping on you, it's an honest advice).
Go to Hyundai Aftermarket and search there, the matter has been extensively covered many times, there are even graphics and all that.
Good Luck

 

do you read? rolleyes.gif

 

Quick Question. So let me get this straight these posts are very unclear

I have the captive brake setup on the front of my 96 Coupe/Tib.
To change to a non-captive setup on the front I will need from a 99 up coupe/Tib:
1) Rotors
2) Hub assy
3) Spindle
4) NEW brake pads
I can also use the same callipers from my captive setup without having to get a new set from a 99 Up tib

you do not need to change anything on the rear if you have disks already..??? are they already noncaptive?

 

You will need to get rear calipers. Drum brakes use a totally different setup. If you ever took your drums off, you would know what I mean. It uses a solinoid that pushes out in both directions that applies pressure to the top of the drum pads.