Fastbrakes, perhaps a good alternative to Z32
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Fastbrakes, perhaps a good alternative to Z32
We will start with a link http://fastbrakes.com/shop/product_i...roducts_id=854
I remember way back when, owning an s-chassis, these brakes were a bargain, with pretty good customer service. Not sure now, maybe someone can enlighten me?
They use the stock 6th gen rotor size, come with everything which is nice. Sure its a bit more, but you get Wilwood quality which would probably kick the **** out of the Z brakes...plus no more sourcing parts from junkyards, etc...
Heres a discussion on a similar setup for s-chassis owners, sold by ArizonaZcar.com
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=152536
Thoughts?
I remember way back when, owning an s-chassis, these brakes were a bargain, with pretty good customer service. Not sure now, maybe someone can enlighten me?
They use the stock 6th gen rotor size, come with everything which is nice. Sure its a bit more, but you get Wilwood quality which would probably kick the **** out of the Z brakes...plus no more sourcing parts from junkyards, etc...
Heres a discussion on a similar setup for s-chassis owners, sold by ArizonaZcar.com
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=152536
Thoughts?
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I remember when they used to come w/ 12.2" rotors for our cars. Not a bad deal. But I like th Nissan Logo on Z32 units.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=25625
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=109740
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=163557
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=25625
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=109740
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=163557
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
I remember when they used to come w/ 12.2" rotors for our cars.
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
I remember when they used to come w/ 12.2" rotors for our cars. Not a bad deal. But I like th Nissan Logo on Z32 units.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=25625
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=109740
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=163557
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=25625
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=109740
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=163557
I think I may give it a try next year, maybe someone will buy it before me and chime in
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I am currently running the 4piston wilwood calipers on my max with the 2ps rotors. I get nothing but compliments and I would take them over z32 brakes anyday. Well worth the extra money. Z32 brakes weigh a **** load. I have pics on m cardomain page in my sig on page 2.
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Originally Posted by VIP Maxima
not an alternative to the z32. you can have the z32 for <400 bucks. possibly better brakes tho
Can't beat it at 800 bucks, its a good investment from what i see. Sure, most people will rarely need that kind of stopping power, but headroom is usually not a problem, especially with brakes...
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Originally Posted by Fast1one
you never hear TT owners rave about their stock brakes
Originally Posted by Fast1one
Sure, most people will rarely need that kind of stopping power
Originally Posted by bohead
Z32 brakes weigh a **** load.
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It's still nice to have a kit that is faaaar less than a Brembo upgrade and available to purchase for those that are not comfortable finding all the parts. Also Matt and Jeff are not always available to make brackets. So if you needed brakes and were going to upgrade, they are not that much more than sourcing a full BBK.
Okay, now someone buy them and test them.
Okay, now someone buy them and test them.
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Originally Posted by Chunger
[IMG]http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb277/strezzdmax/Maxima/Wilwood/762a2228.jpg[IMG]
That's an old school pic... Unless you went back to willwood brakes..
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Originally Posted by SNOMAX
It's still nice to have a kit that is faaaar less than a Brembo upgrade and available to purchase for those that are not comfortable finding all the parts. Also Matt and Jeff are not always available to make brackets. So if you needed brakes and were going to upgrade, they are not that much more than sourcing a full BBK.
Okay, now someone buy them and test them.
Okay, now someone buy them and test them.
Front brakes are my next mod, so hopefully early next year I will have the money for it
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I'm not sure how much z32 brakes weigh. i've picked them up and they were pretty heavy. The wilwood kit I'm running weigh 2lbs per caliper. Picking it up for the first time was a trip cause i was expecting to pick up something much heavier. Match that with my 2pc rotors and I've probably shaved a good 20lbs off each corner.
yeah, the z32 brakes are sexy, but wilwood is ubersexxxy.
yeah, the z32 brakes are sexy, but wilwood is ubersexxxy.
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Originally Posted by 1FSTMAX
Hi Chung!
That's an old school pic... Unless you went back to willwood brakes..
That's an old school pic... Unless you went back to willwood brakes..
Weight of old Wilwood SL
Stock A32
2 piece 12.2"
Stock Sized Rotor
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Stock 4th gen is right around 15lbs. I believe the 6th gen 12.6" rotor is about 21lbs, which is why if I got this kit I'd want to get Matt's 2pc 6th gen rotors...
Nothing I'd like more than having some lightweight wilwoods up front.
Nothing I'd like more than having some lightweight wilwoods up front.
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You might be able to call them and order without the rotors, or ask for 2pc rotors in that size...
That weight difference is pretty significant, more than I thought actually! 800 bucks is not a bad investment for brakes, especially when Brembos run in the 2k range, just save up
That weight difference is pretty significant, more than I thought actually! 800 bucks is not a bad investment for brakes, especially when Brembos run in the 2k range, just save up
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I'm running 6th Gen(12.6") 2pc rotors upfront in my 4th gen. They are available from fast brakes. I believe they're about 90 bucks a piece.
edit: sorry, my bad. I'm running 12.2" rotors up front...believe they're 5th gen rotors
edit: sorry, my bad. I'm running 12.2" rotors up front...believe they're 5th gen rotors
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