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Enjin · 10-06-2008, 11:56 AM

I am almost finished with this s13 and I am pretty excited to find that my brakes are screwwwed... SO!! I get to upgrade.

I've got about $200 to spend on rotors and pads, maybe a little more if the buy is very good.

I've searched and checked out a few of the things on ebay, including one of the sponsors on here.

any suggestions?

nixad · 10-06-2008, 11:58 AM

take your 200, go to the casino and come back with some real money

nissandr1ft · 10-06-2008, 12:01 PM

If your doing just the fronts... Q45 Rotors/calipers, good pads, and bleed with new fluid. If you have to do all around I personally just got some autozone blanks all the way around, hawk HPS pads, and bleed with new fluid. Either way will keep you around $200, and get you stopped better than stock.

Ben G · 10-06-2008, 12:59 PM

just 200? good luck go to a junk yard and try and get something off of a fucked up car... and you dont want to just do the fronts you will want to upgrade front and rear at the same time

projectRDM · 10-06-2008, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben G

just 200? good luck go to a junk yard and try and get something off of a fucked up car... and you dont want to just do the fronts you will want to upgrade front and rear at the same time

Explain your thinking on this. A front Q45 upgrade is fine for light duty braking. The majority of braking force comes from the front anyway, upgrading the rears doesn't serve near as much purpose. That's like saying when go to a lightweight bucket seat in the front you have to reupholster the rear seat to match.

MrChow · 10-06-2008, 01:33 PM

there should be a ad 88rotor or something like that. good look in our makertplace. Good deals for brakes.
Don't unless bigger brakes unless you spent the money on good pads and tires.

FRpilot · 10-06-2008, 01:53 PM

get some hawk pads or whatever domestic pads in japan are good and reasonably priced.

Ben G · 10-06-2008, 02:21 PM

from what i understand upgrading just the front may throw the braking off correct me if i am wrong im no expert or anything

MrChow · 10-06-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben G

from what i understand upgrading just the front may throw the braking off correct me if i am wrong im no expert or anything

Maybe your brake balance but not really. Go look up brake bias in a thread name 240sx bible. Would throw a link up but i'm on my cell.

Ben G · 10-06-2008, 02:38 PM

dont worry i found it im just looking for the brakes link now

Om1kron · 10-06-2008, 02:49 PM

how the hell do you upgrade your brakes for 200 bucks? buy stainless lines for 80 bucks, new pads for 80 bucks and 32 bucks to machine your old rotors?

you can refresh them, but upgrade I think not.

*slider2828* · 10-06-2008, 02:54 PM

Yah 300zx no way... Just pads and replace the 240sx stock with some like S14's or something... That would probably keep you under 2 billz

wgJoY · 10-06-2008, 03:10 PM

eBay Store â€“ 88 Rotors Performance Brakes: Search results for 240sx.

hope that helps.

timtiminy · 10-06-2008, 03:22 PM

good pads, ss lines, new fluid.

LongGrain · 10-06-2008, 03:28 PM

you can get Q45 calipers from the J/Y for $20

rebuild them yourself (if needed), its easy with floating calipers

nice new pads.

new rotors, or resurface the j/y ones if they are in ok condition

good brake upgrade, and you could probably afford to do the rears also for around $200

***FaLKoN240*** · 10-06-2008, 03:35 PM

Get to the yard, buy some Q45 brakes.

That's the best bang for your buck IMO.

I love my Q45 brakes even at the track.

ericcastro · 10-06-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben G

from what i understand upgrading just the front may throw the braking off correct me if i am wrong im no expert or anything

If you dont know then dont reply.
thats why forums are full of useless and wrong knowledge.

Anyways

i went with hawk pads and brembo slotted for just over $200 when I got my s13. (fronts only). Works so good. Brakes so much better than other 240's that I have driven.

Enjin · 10-06-2008, 05:06 PM

I've got a friend that may be hooking me up with the q45 brakes, but I have 4 lug. he said they may be able to be redrilled for 4 lug?

other than that, how are the 88 rotors quality? obviously the brembro rotors are going to be top notch, but how about the pads?

anybody had experience with them?

irax · 10-06-2008, 08:11 PM

no, just get brembo blanks or slotted and bet PBR ceramic (if you get slotted) or PBR metal masters if you go blanks

PBR stuff is pretty cheap but really fucking good you can order it at my old job BuyAutoParts.com 1-888-907-7225 ask for Scott

Brembo blanks for 40 each, and PBR brake pads are like 50 for the set, and free ground shipping anywhere in the continental US and sorta cheap shipping to APO/AE shipping. And you will still have money to get front and rear stainless steel braided lines, or ATE Super Blue brake fluid (i use it for clutch fluid as well).

S13shaka · 10-06-2008, 08:18 PM

I completed a transaction w/ 88rotors, I would never do buisness with them again.

Enjin · 10-06-2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S13shaka

I completed a transaction w/ 88rotors, I would never do buisness with them again.

why?

to the previous poster: thanks, I will check that out for sure.

OptionZero · 10-06-2008, 08:29 PM

buy $200 in used tires in a good compound with good tread left

u'll brake better

as for the brakes themselves
if ur aren't doing any sort of track duty, just get fresh set of blank rotors and a new set of pads and ur done
stock pads are fine if ur drivin around the highway or whatever

if ur tracking
porterfield R4-S

lizmo · 10-06-2008, 08:53 PM

i'd say brembo, but those are a little over 200 for rotors and pads

importdude · 10-06-2008, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S13shaka

I completed a transaction w/ 88rotors, I would never do buisness with them again.

i [email protected][email protected]!

took them 3 weeks for me to get my pads
keep saying its shiped shiped

i did
j30+rebuild kits=$75
rotors [email protected]=$ 46
PBR ultimates= $36

projectRDM · 10-06-2008, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizmo

i'd say brembo, but those are a little over 200 for rotors and pads

Waste of money. A Brembo blank rotor for a 4lug 240SX is pointless, any decent OTC auto parts store will carry a Ferodo, Raybestos, or similar replacement for way, way cheaper. As long as it's true when cut you really can't fuck up a rotor. $20 each beats the hell out of anything else. I track my car hard and run $30 NAPA rotors.

As far as what else, do the brakes lock up now? If so, get better tires. You're already exceeding the tires traction limits with the brakes you have now, better brakes aren't go to do anything for you except allow you to slide into another car easier.

Prok0 · 10-06-2008, 11:06 PM

You can get a pair of loaded rebuilt Z32 calipers (all hardware/pins/ and pads) for 93.99$ from autozone.
Then just buy some cheap rotors and conversion lines, bam upgraded brakes for under 200$.

Or you can buy them from a junkyard for probably 20$ each, and buy another 20$ in rebuild kits and do it yourself..

Or you can buy lines for the stock calipers, new pads, and rotors..

Tearlessj · 10-07-2008, 01:31 AM

Sup David, I got my Q45 brakes from the JY for $30. Used the rotors and pads that came with it. I redrilled the rotors at home. Easy as pie.

cdlong · 10-07-2008, 09:40 AM

i can't believe we've gotten this far without asking the OP what he does with the car and how much power he has. and OptionZero and ProjectRDM already hit on this, if your tires suck, upgrade those first.

waynehead05 · 10-07-2008, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nixad

take your 200, go to the casino and come back with some real money

You know what... that's honestly not a bad idea in this case.

silnismo · 10-07-2008, 10:02 AM

only options I suggest is:

a) q45 brake setup

B) rebuilt stock calipers from pepboys w/ good pads and S lines.

10-06-2008, 11:56 AM	#1
Enjin Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Memphis, TN / Osaka, Japan Age: 34 Posts: 375 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	best bang for your buck brakes under $200 I am almost finished with this s13 and I am pretty excited to find that my brakes are screwwwed... SO!! I get to upgrade. I've got about $200 to spend on rotors and pads, maybe a little more if the buy is very good. I've searched and checked out a few of the things on ebay, including one of the sponsors on here. any suggestions? __________________ 1991 Nissan 240sx www.tractionoptional.com

10-06-2008, 12:01 PM	#3
nissandr1ft Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Clayton, NC Age: 38 Posts: 284 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If your doing just the fronts... Q45 Rotors/calipers, good pads, and bleed with new fluid. If you have to do all around I personally just got some autozone blanks all the way around, hawk HPS pads, and bleed with new fluid. Either way will keep you around $200, and get you stopped better than stock. __________________ ------------------------- www.carolinanissans.com -------------------------

10-06-2008, 02:49 PM	#11
Om1kron Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 40 Posts: 6,879 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	how the hell do you upgrade your brakes for 200 bucks? buy stainless lines for 80 bucks, new pads for 80 bucks and 32 bucks to machine your old rotors? you can refresh them, but upgrade I think not. __________________ Wayne

10-06-2008, 02:54 PM	#12
slider2828 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,824 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Yah 300zx no way... Just pads and replace the 240sx stock with some like S14's or something... That would probably keep you under 2 billz __________________ Turn and Burn!

10-06-2008, 03:35 PM	#16
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,760 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Get to the yard, buy some Q45 brakes. That's the best bang for your buck IMO. I love my Q45 brakes even at the track. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

10-06-2008, 11:58 AM	#2
nixad Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 163 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	take your 200, go to the casino and come back with some real money

10-06-2008, 12:59 PM	#4
Ben G Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 951 Posts: 586 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	just 200? good luck go to a junk yard and try and get something off of a fucked up car... and you dont want to just do the fronts you will want to upgrade front and rear at the same time

10-06-2008, 02:21 PM	#8
Ben G Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 951 Posts: 586 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	from what i understand upgrading just the front may throw the braking off correct me if i am wrong im no expert or anything

10-06-2008, 02:38 PM	#10
Ben G Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 951 Posts: 586 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	dont worry i found it im just looking for the brakes link now

10-06-2008, 03:10 PM	#13
wgJoY Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 626 Posts: 634 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	eBay Store â€“ 88 Rotors Performance Brakes: Search results for 240sx. hope that helps.

10-06-2008, 03:22 PM	#14
timtiminy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Socal Posts: 624 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	good pads, ss lines, new fluid.

10-06-2008, 03:28 PM	#15
LongGrain Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,741 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	you can get Q45 calipers from the J/Y for $20 rebuild them yourself (if needed), its easy with floating calipers nice new pads. new rotors, or resurface the j/y ones if they are in ok condition good brake upgrade, and you could probably afford to do the rears also for around $200

10-06-2008, 05:06 PM	#18
Enjin Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Memphis, TN / Osaka, Japan Age: 34 Posts: 375 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I've got a friend that may be hooking me up with the q45 brakes, but I have 4 lug. he said they may be able to be redrilled for 4 lug? other than that, how are the 88 rotors quality? obviously the brembro rotors are going to be top notch, but how about the pads? anybody had experience with them? __________________ 1991 Nissan 240sx www.tractionoptional.com

10-06-2008, 08:11 PM	#19
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	no, just get brembo blanks or slotted and bet PBR ceramic (if you get slotted) or PBR metal masters if you go blanks PBR stuff is pretty cheap but really fucking good you can order it at my old job BuyAutoParts.com 1-888-907-7225 ask for Scott Brembo blanks for 40 each, and PBR brake pads are like 50 for the set, and free ground shipping anywhere in the continental US and sorta cheap shipping to APO/AE shipping. And you will still have money to get front and rear stainless steel braided lines, or ATE Super Blue brake fluid (i use it for clutch fluid as well). __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

10-06-2008, 08:18 PM	#20
S13shaka Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GA Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I completed a transaction w/ 88rotors, I would never do buisness with them again.

10-06-2008, 08:29 PM	#22
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	buy $200 in used tires in a good compound with good tread left u'll brake better as for the brakes themselves if ur aren't doing any sort of track duty, just get fresh set of blank rotors and a new set of pads and ur done stock pads are fine if ur drivin around the highway or whatever if ur tracking porterfield R4-S

10-06-2008, 08:53 PM	#23
lizmo Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: milwaukee Age: 34 Posts: 65 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i'd say brembo, but those are a little over 200 for rotors and pads

10-06-2008, 11:06 PM	#26
Prok0 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Age: 34 Posts: 376 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You can get a pair of loaded rebuilt Z32 calipers (all hardware/pins/ and pads) for 93.99$ from autozone. Then just buy some cheap rotors and conversion lines, bam upgraded brakes for under 200$. Or you can buy them from a junkyard for probably 20$ each, and buy another 20$ in rebuild kits and do it yourself.. Or you can buy lines for the stock calipers, new pads, and rotors.. __________________ Sales @ Enjuku email:[email protected] phone:352-241-8399

10-07-2008, 01:31 AM	#27
Tearlessj Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis Age: 29 Posts: 1,907 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Sup David, I got my Q45 brakes from the JY for $30. Used the rotors and pads that came with it. I redrilled the rotors at home. Easy as pie. __________________ Nagasaki Motors Friends help you move. Real friends help you move bodies.

10-07-2008, 09:40 AM	#28
cdlong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 40 Posts: 1,845 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: cdlong Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i can't believe we've gotten this far without asking the OP what he does with the car and how much power he has. and OptionZero and ProjectRDM already hit on this, if your tires suck, upgrade those first. __________________

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