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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 Brake Packages 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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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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01-25-2009, 03:51 PM | #3 |
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Read carefully.
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. |
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 |
01-28-2009, 10:27 PM | #6 |
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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. |
01-30-2009, 08:51 AM | #9 |
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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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115 is not THAT fast. |
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01-30-2009, 11:35 AM | #11 | |
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You need street pads that work with no heat. The more the initial bite the better. Choose your compound carefully. |
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02-02-2009, 07:45 PM | #12 |
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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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