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Chrischeezer
08-23-2010, 07:32 PM
Utilizing a SkullWorks Evo8,9 caliper bracket made for the 240sx I have installed Evo X calipers on the front of a gtr.

First off the Evo X brakes have a ridiculous 13.9" rotor.
yeah thats !!!!!!!!! 353mm !!!!!!!!!!
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k141/ChrisCheezer/Evo%20X%20brake%20kit/Picturepads031.jpg

Factory brake line drop out had to be removed.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k141/ChrisCheezer/Evo%20X%20brake%20kit/Picturepads025.jpg

Skullworks supplied some great hardware, But the Evo X calipers use a much larger 9/16 shank. had to enlarge the caliper mounting holes.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k141/ChrisCheezer/Evo%20X%20brake%20kit/Picturepads021.jpg
made some brake lines, and fittings (m10x1.0 to 3/8-24 inverted flare)
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k141/ChrisCheezer/Evo%20X%20brake%20kit/Picturepads027.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k141/ChrisCheezer/Evo%20X%20brake%20kit/Picturepads028.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k141/ChrisCheezer/Evo%20X%20brake%20kit/Picturepads026.jpg
Rotor alignment and center... pretty dead on if you ask me.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k141/ChrisCheezer/Evo%20X%20brake%20kit/Picturepads030.jpg
fin.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k141/ChrisCheezer/Evo%20X%20brake%20kit/Picturepads029.jpg
no, wheels are not real :/
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k141/ChrisCheezer/Evo%20X%20brake%20kit/Picturepads034.jpg
No caliper grinding required,
NO ONE makes a fitting for the caliper. you'll have to cut it yourself.

factory evo x rotors weigh in at 25lbs.!!!!
APM makes a 1 piece rotor with reverse vent and the cool fish hook's 21lbs.

Great budget brake kit.
sold my stock calipers for $300
found everything on ebay / autozone.
$500 used loaded calipers
$300 rotors
$25 fitting and lines.
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$525 total cost.
so evo x calipers and rotors will work with skullworks brackets... DONE
Prok0
08-23-2010, 07:56 PM
Damn. That looks real sweet man.:squintd:
Chrischeezer
08-23-2010, 08:22 PM
my brother made a 30sec. movie with his new iphone...

YouTube - R32 Skyline GTR iMovie video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IOjBFR7HFU&feature=player_embedded)
Feast Japan
08-23-2010, 09:38 PM
Awesome upgrade bro. you have a contact with Skullworks you can pm me?
fishboi
08-23-2010, 09:48 PM
That's weird...for some reason the brambos that come off the evos don't hold much value compared to the STi's brambos. Do the new evo brambos also have an issue with the paint flaking off after serious track time?
Feast Japan
08-23-2010, 09:55 PM
That's weird...for some reason the brambos that come off the evos don't hold much value compared to the STi's brambos. Do the new evo brambos also have an issue with the paint flaking off after serious track time?

Your right on that.

Brembo supplies Mitsu bare cores and they prep them for paint. Some savings this way but heck, why can't Mitsu use proper quality paint.

CP&CT examples below.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/FEASTEXPORTER/Unlisted%20CP9A-0106985%20T-P/Second/IMGP8894.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/FEASTEXPORTER/Unlisted%20CT9A-0006129%20K-S/IMGP8349.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/FEASTEXPORTER/Unlisted%20CT9A%20EVO%207/IMGP7515.jpg
iwishiwas-all*
08-23-2010, 09:55 PM
love your car but man u got a gtr with fake wheels, might as well be against the law. come on, the power of real wheels compels you!
Chrischeezer
08-23-2010, 10:01 PM
love your car but man u got a gtr with fake wheels, might as well be against the law. come on, the power of real wheels compels you!

what wheels do u have on your gtr?

would they be better in orange?
http://www.carbonetic.net/blog/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/gst-3.jpg
Chrischeezer
08-23-2010, 10:04 PM
i dunno about the paint on evo X calipers,
my brothers evo's paint didn't last one season on the track.

don't really care how they look, as long as they hold up on the track. this brake set is known for getting heat soaked, and fading out after a hot lap. some simple ventilation cures it. (so im told )
xpinoyxmk
08-23-2010, 10:16 PM
That bracket looks nice compared to the one i got. I have Evo 9 front brakes on my 240sx hatch. I have not noticed any fade at all yet. Bites super hard since i have a z32 bmc too.

Dont really care about the paint, its not the reason i got them. I got them for their stopping power, not for looks.
fishboi
08-23-2010, 11:15 PM
what wheels do u have on your gtr?

would they be better in orange?
http://www.carbonetic.net/blog/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/gst-3.jpg
Thats hot.


But yea...paint isnt all that bad...you can always get them powder coated and it will be much stronger.
Souljahzs13
08-23-2010, 11:57 PM
so evo brembos are painted instead of powder coated?
Souljahzs13
08-24-2010, 12:22 AM
edit* double post
ManoNegra
08-24-2010, 08:29 AM
sweet, good info
thanks for taking a chance on the brackets Chris
car looks boss
kanekoa28
08-24-2010, 08:53 AM
evo x brakes cant be cheap but sick
garagelu
08-24-2010, 10:31 AM
Since its a 13.9 inch rotor, I am assuming these will not fit under 17 inch wheels. STI and evo 8 and 9 calipers fit under 17 inch wheels. Looks like evo x may need at least a 18 inch wheel.
Chrischeezer
08-24-2010, 08:10 PM
yeah needs a 18" wheel, about 1/4" of clearance with the wheel and caliper.
NismoR32GTR
04-07-2013, 12:59 AM
I'm doing the same upgrade now, any pointers? Also where did you get the brake lines done and for how much?
tricky_ab
04-09-2013, 08:17 PM
Really great work OP! I should link this thread over on GTR Canada...