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Old 01-25-2009, 03:31 PM   #1
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Brake Suggestions

ook so i have a s13 and i have stock brakes im looking into an upgrade so i can stop my 400rwhp easier and not have to worry if i will make the turn around at the end of the track im trying to keep 4lug but i will consider any input here is what i came up with for a possibility soo far

Circuit Sports Drilled/Slotted Rotors
PDM Racing - Powerslot and KVR Brake Rotors

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FastBrakes - Upgrade your brakes - Big brake kits - Improve your braking
one of these for front
FastBrakes - Upgrade your brakes - Big brake kits - Improve your braking for the rear

let me know what you think would be the best upgrade or any other opinions. thanks
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Old 01-25-2009, 03:36 PM   #2
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Do 30mm 300zx/skyline/s15 brakes, with performance pads and re drill the oem rotors to 4lug done.
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Old 01-25-2009, 03:51 PM   #3
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if i will make the turn around at the end of the track
From the sound of this it looks like you're drag racing.

First, with drag racing, you don't brake enough to heat up the pads to the point where you'll need crossdrilled and/or slotted discs. So those are out.

Second, a lot of the race compound pads need a LOT of heat to work properly. By the time you can heat up your pads, you will be off the track.

Third, you need street compound with good initial bite.

Fourth, you should not be worrying about fade. Most of the kits you posted were designed for roadracing with repeated high speed braking.

Fifth, what kind of trap speed are you looking at and what kind of ghetto track doesn't have enough runoff for 200+mph trap speeds that some cars run?


I personally recommend getting solid stock discs and a good set of street pads. That's all you need. Plus you'll save money and weight.
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Old 01-28-2009, 07:24 PM   #4
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trappin at about 115 thanks for the advice
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Old 01-28-2009, 07:32 PM   #5
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i have a set of 300zx calipers that are powder coated red...

let me know if you are interested... i was using 180sx calipers to stop my low 12 sec 240.. my best trap was a 112
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trappin at about 115 thanks for the advice
It's not necessary.

Just check the booster, master cylinder, all lines, and calipers for leaks and proper operation.

I suggest replacing all the discs with Brembo blanks. For pads you can use Hawk ceramic or something similar for street use with good initial bite.

That's really all you need.
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thanks for all advice
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Old 01-29-2009, 11:11 PM   #8
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what condition are the calipers in and how much are you willing to let them go for, i might be interested and would i have to upgrade my rear?
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just go for Q45 front caliper upgrade + SS lines. cheap and effective. you dont NEED to go ss lines either. do a search on it, tons of people do it and are VERY satisfied with it. there are a few different 4 lug rotors that will work with the calipers, but im going to go with re-drilled Q45. this is what setup i have, i just havent gotten around to installing it. Q45 F calipers, + SS lines all around
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what condition are the calipers in and how much are you willing to let them go for, i might be interested and would i have to upgrade my rear?
At 115 MPH trap you should probably be able to use stock brakes and maybe some more agressive pads at most.

115 is not THAT fast.
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At 115 MPH trap you should probably be able to use stock brakes and maybe some more agressive pads at most.

115 is not THAT fast.
I disagree with the bolded part. Aggressive pads need more heat to work. As said above, you don't have enough time to heat up the pads.

You need street pads that work with no heat. The more the initial bite the better.

Choose your compound carefully.
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in reality it's going to depend if he has a shitty track though...could be a short 'back 9'.

While he could probably get by with brembo blanks and some hps pads, a bleed and replace any soft lines....it's not that expensive to throw on some aluminum Z32's.

I would advise not going with any 30mm skyline brakes unless they are 280x30....the 297x30 are expensive for rotors. Long story short I got screwed ordering '32mm GTR brakes' that arrived as 30mm GTST brakes. They are still overkill for my driving needs. If my car wasn't getting fucked up with rust covering it due to a seized caliper I'd have waited or just bit the bullet and picked up another stock caliper to shop longer.
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I disagree with the bolded part. Aggressive pads need more heat to work. As said above, you don't have enough time to heat up the pads.

You need street pads that work with no heat. The more the initial bite the better.

Choose your compound carefully.
I wasn't implying buy the most aggressive pads available...I meant like 1 step or so above stock...
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