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jags183 · 09-01-2005, 10:38 AM

Hey guys,
I'm new here and just starting off an S14 project. First I've got to get some brakes to get through the legally required MoT and wondered what you reccomend. I'm going to be putting this thing up to around the 350 to 400bhp mark.

wootwoot · 09-01-2005, 10:49 AM

Well, Inifiniti q45 brakes are enough for most peoples needs and are significantly cheaper than 300zx brakes. BUT, the pad selection offered for them is miniscule. 300zx brakes on all 4's with your pads of choice and the proper master cylinder seem to be the way to go

SDS14Driver · 09-01-2005, 10:55 AM

Prepare to get flamed kiddo... ;p

Not by me of course,

Just keep in mind that you should read published online articles related to the components you're trying to upgrade on your S14 before hopping in here asking a question that's been covered A LOT. i reccomend www.240sx.org/faq as a start. Look up tutorials, and step by step how tos to find what fits the needs of your project.

The way you posed your question just begs for opinions probably irrelevant to your project and what you're trying to accomplish. I could pretty much answer your question by saying. 300zx swap, cause thas what i'm doing, understand? All you've accomplished by posting is telling us that you're new, you need some brakes and you want to make more horse power. Be as detailed as possible with your next post man.

Read.... Read... Read...

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Search... Search... Search...

OptionZero · 09-01-2005, 11:03 AM

I'm running Porterfield R4-S on my front q45's and they have held up at two track events so far. Same pads on stock s14 rears

CHARLIE2020 · 09-01-2005, 11:52 AM

Im running a full Q45 brake setup with some Wagner pads and the brakeing power is awesome and I have never experienced barke fade with them,

mellojoe · 09-01-2005, 08:10 PM

wow. When I did my q45 swap, there was NO information on it because nobody seemed to have actually done it. Looks like there are a few of us, now. YAY! I'm not alone!

300zx for both fronts works well, too. Can get more options as far as pads go.

My q45's have only been to the track once. Used some SATISFIED pads. Were OK. Not spectacular.

infinitexsound · 09-02-2005, 01:56 AM

i have both q45 are cool and so are z32... porterfield pads own....

Mike Wazowski · 09-02-2005, 03:45 AM

I'm happy with my STOPTECH's.

*revat619* · 09-02-2005, 04:12 AM

First, i'd like to welcome you to Zilvia.net

Second, this topic of common brake upgrades for the 240sx has been covered a rediculous amount of times. Please utilize the readily available search function before starting a whole new thread by asking a question. Fact is, Zilvia has been around for a while and 9 times outta 10, the question you're asking has already been asked and answered several times over. By searching first, this keeps the forum less cluterred, keeps you from getting flamed by the rest of the members, and keeps us moderators from having to go in and pink/ban people because people took things too far in a thread and somebody got butthurt.

The search function is your friend!

- Jay

09-01-2005, 10:38 AM	#1
jags183 Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S14 brake upgrades Hey guys, I'm new here and just starting off an S14 project. First I've got to get some brakes to get through the legally required MoT and wondered what you reccomend. I'm going to be putting this thing up to around the 350 to 400bhp mark.

09-01-2005, 10:49 AM	#2
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 35 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, Inifiniti q45 brakes are enough for most peoples needs and are significantly cheaper than 300zx brakes. BUT, the pad selection offered for them is miniscule. 300zx brakes on all 4's with your pads of choice and the proper master cylinder seem to be the way to go __________________ I'm from Florida so I'm probably a bit more strange than you

09-01-2005, 11:52 AM	#5
CHARLIE2020 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Socal Fontana Age: 45 Posts: 784 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Im running a full Q45 brake setup with some Wagner pads and the brakeing power is awesome and I have never experienced barke fade with them, __________________

09-01-2005, 08:10 PM	#6
mellojoe Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ARKANSAS Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow. When I did my q45 swap, there was NO information on it because nobody seemed to have actually done it. Looks like there are a few of us, now. YAY! I'm not alone! 300zx for both fronts works well, too. Can get more options as far as pads go. My q45's have only been to the track once. Used some SATISFIED pads. Were OK. Not spectacular. __________________

09-02-2005, 04:12 AM	#9
revat619 Retired General Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,672 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	First, i'd like to welcome you to Zilvia.net Second, this topic of common brake upgrades for the 240sx has been covered a rediculous amount of times. Please utilize the readily available search function before starting a whole new thread by asking a question. Fact is, Zilvia has been around for a while and 9 times outta 10, the question you're asking has already been asked and answered several times over. By searching first, this keeps the forum less cluterred, keeps you from getting flamed by the rest of the members, and keeps us moderators from having to go in and pink/ban people because people took things too far in a thread and somebody got butthurt. The search function is your friend! - Jay __________________ www.Jspec.com www.SpeedAlliance.com www.PoweredByMax.net Instagram: @rjsladerade

09-01-2005, 10:55 AM	#3
SDS14Driver Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern California Age: 52 Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Prepare to get flamed kiddo... ;p Not by me of course, Just keep in mind that you should read published online articles related to the components you're trying to upgrade on your S14 before hopping in here asking a question that's been covered A LOT. i reccomend www.240sx.org/faq as a start. Look up tutorials, and step by step how tos to find what fits the needs of your project. The way you posed your question just begs for opinions probably irrelevant to your project and what you're trying to accomplish. I could pretty much answer your question by saying. 300zx swap, cause thas what i'm doing, understand? All you've accomplished by posting is telling us that you're new, you need some brakes and you want to make more horse power. Be as detailed as possible with your next post man. Read.... Read... Read... & Search... Search... Search...

09-01-2005, 11:03 AM	#4
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I'm running Porterfield R4-S on my front q45's and they have held up at two track events so far. Same pads on stock s14 rears

09-02-2005, 01:56 AM	#7
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 39 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have both q45 are cool and so are z32... porterfield pads own....

09-02-2005, 03:45 AM	#8
Mike Wazowski Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 94 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm happy with my STOPTECH's.

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