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Slidingmonkey
08-17-2013, 03:00 PM
Noob here on a first build! Just did a swap into an s13 with a RB25 running a cxracing gt30 turbo. After installing it I found that the brake master cylinder assembly is to close to the turbo. It's causing the fluid to boil since the lines are millimeters away from the turbo. Here is a picture attached. Have any of you ran into this problem? If so what did you do to resolve it/your solution? Pics attached!
Sileighty_85
08-17-2013, 04:29 PM
Exhaust Wrap, Turbo blanket and heat shields
fliprayzin240sx
08-17-2013, 07:17 PM
Custom lines...

SG Brake Line Relocation kit S13/S14 - Ace Up Motorsports (http://aceupmotorsports.com/products/SG-Brake-Line-Relocation-kit-S13%7B47%7DS14.html)
cured13
08-17-2013, 07:24 PM
RHD master cylinder, smaller booster, heat wrap and shield
s13mikesr20
08-18-2013, 12:51 PM
RHD master cylinder, smaller booster, heat wrap and shield

do this much cheaper route and looks factory i went chasebays do not do what i did
kruked
08-20-2013, 09:13 PM
RHD s14 manual break booster and master cylinder.

Another tip:

Drop the transmission cross member. Get 2 12mm nuts and place one on each transmission mount studs, (easier if you put the nuts on the X-member so the studs will pass right through). The nuts will be sandwiched between the X-member and the mount, thus propping the drive-train up about a half inch.

The little bit of added clearance makes a big difference.
Slidingmonkey
08-31-2013, 07:47 PM
RHD s14 manual break booster and master cylinder.

Another tip:

Drop the transmission cross member. Get 2 12mm nuts and place one on each transmission mount studs, (easier if you put the nuts on the X-member so the studs will pass right through). The nuts will be sandwiched between the X-member and the mount, thus propping the drive-train up about a half inch.

The little bit of added clearance makes a big difference.

Appreciate it, I wonder if this will weaken the structural rigidity of it? It is strictly a drift missile!

Working on heat wrap and shields as well. The brake line kit looks ideal but I need to hold off on that for now because of financials. Any other recommendations?
kruked
09-01-2013, 05:40 AM
Appreciate it, I wonder if this will weaken the structural rigidity of it?

I'm ka-t, but I haven't had a problem w/ the rigidity in the 15k that I've had this bandaid.

Heat wrap the down pipe and put thermosleeve on the brake lines. About 12" of it on each line, starting at the master. I haven't had brake fade since.
Slidingmonkey
09-02-2013, 12:26 PM
I'm ka-t, but I haven't had a problem w/ the rigidity in the 15k that I've had this bandaid.

Heat wrap the down pipe and put thermosleeve on the brake lines. About 12" of it on each line, starting at the master. I haven't had brake fade since.

Sounds good to me. I'll try it out!