Need Help Big Brake Kit????
06-10-2011, 09:08 AM
#1
Need Help Big Brake Kit????
Fellas,
i'm still a noob when it comes down to the maxima game.. i'm still learning while i go along so please help... My new look 5gen is almost finish. the only thing left exterior wise is a Big Brake Kit to set off my new look wheels... Yesterday i decided to not wait anymore & purchase the front 300zx calipers & brake pads
I need ya help b/c i know i still need more to complete this set up.. I wanna go with 11" rotor dont know what kind??..
I think i need stainless steal brake lines dont know where to get those??..
I think i need relocation bracket dont know where to get that??..
What else do i need to complete this set up???? need ya help ASAP... Want to complete this b/f the photoshoot meet 6/26/11
i'm still a noob when it comes down to the maxima game.. i'm still learning while i go along so please help... My new look 5gen is almost finish. the only thing left exterior wise is a Big Brake Kit to set off my new look wheels... Yesterday i decided to not wait anymore & purchase the front 300zx calipers & brake pads
I need ya help b/c i know i still need more to complete this set up.. I wanna go with 11" rotor dont know what kind??..
I think i need stainless steal brake lines dont know where to get those??..
I think i need relocation bracket dont know where to get that??..
What else do i need to complete this set up???? need ya help ASAP... Want to complete this b/f the photoshoot meet 6/26/11
06-10-2011, 11:34 PM
#3
did you get 30mm calipers or 26? get the brackets from jeff92se or matt93se. i suggest brackets that accomodate 13" rotors. they will provide better braking and look better behind the wheels. 11" is too small. you also need hubcenteric rings that can be purchased from jeff92se. youu also need proper bolts for the brackets. get yourself a set of RTP blank rotors and a set of SS lines from automax_95 in the GD section. also get some ATP superblue brakee fluid from him, or a bottle of DOT 3 from autozone. other than the mentioned, you need brake caliper hardware and pads along with lube for the hardware and shims. also need a brake bleeding kit (can be made using see through hose and bottle of coke). also spray can of brake cleaner and a clean rag.
if you plan to paint the calipers, you have a choice of spray paint or brush kit. G2 caliper paint makes the best brush kit out there.
when you're done installing it all, make sure you bed the brakes in the right way to avoid uneven pad material on rotors/steering wheel shaking when you get on the brakes. its late im tired and lazy to type more but this is all u need to know.
ps, front brakes will be biased afterwards, might want to put better pads in the rear (hawk hps) that will bite harder than fronts (regular padS)
if you plan to paint the calipers, you have a choice of spray paint or brush kit. G2 caliper paint makes the best brush kit out there.
when you're done installing it all, make sure you bed the brakes in the right way to avoid uneven pad material on rotors/steering wheel shaking when you get on the brakes. its late im tired and lazy to type more but this is all u need to know.
ps, front brakes will be biased afterwards, might want to put better pads in the rear (hawk hps) that will bite harder than fronts (regular padS)
Last edited by QT1 5MT AE; 06-10-2011 at 11:47 PM.
06-10-2011, 11:36 PM
#4
06-11-2011, 03:33 AM
#5
[QUOTE=NmexMAX;8077586]Why 11"?
www.blehmco.com
www.fastbrakes.com
that is what my friend told me to get 11" rotors, that it would look nice behind my 19" wheels... when we was at the store he was kinda unsure with 11" & 13" rotors.... I'm going with 13" rotors when i purchase... thanks
www.blehmco.com
www.fastbrakes.com
that is what my friend told me to get 11" rotors, that it would look nice behind my 19" wheels... when we was at the store he was kinda unsure with 11" & 13" rotors.... I'm going with 13" rotors when i purchase... thanks
06-11-2011, 10:12 AM
#8
lol arent 11" rotors smaller than stock? and you friend is a moron
http://www.fastbrakes.com/product_p/...ima%2012.6.htm
http://www.fastbrakes.com/product_p/...ima%2012.6.htm
06-11-2011, 10:13 AM
#9
did you get 30mm calipers or 26? get the brackets from jeff92se or matt93se. i suggest brackets that accomodate 13" rotors. they will provide better braking and look better behind the wheels. 11" is too small. you also need hubcenteric rings that can be purchased from jeff92se. youu also need proper bolts for the brackets. get yourself a set of RTP blank rotors and a set of SS lines from automax_95 in the GD section. also get some ATP superblue brakee fluid from him, or a bottle of DOT 3 from autozone. other than the mentioned, you need brake caliper hardware and pads along with lube for the hardware and shims. also need a brake bleeding kit (can be made using see through hose and bottle of coke). also spray can of brake cleaner and a clean rag.
if you plan to paint the calipers, you have a choice of spray paint or brush kit. G2 caliper paint makes the best brush kit out there.
when you're done installing it all, make sure you bed the brakes in the right way to avoid uneven pad material on rotors/steering wheel shaking when you get on the brakes. its late im tired and lazy to type more but this is all u need to know.
ps, front brakes will be biased afterwards, might want to put better pads in the rear (hawk hps) that will bite harder than fronts (regular padS)
if you plan to paint the calipers, you have a choice of spray paint or brush kit. G2 caliper paint makes the best brush kit out there.
when you're done installing it all, make sure you bed the brakes in the right way to avoid uneven pad material on rotors/steering wheel shaking when you get on the brakes. its late im tired and lazy to type more but this is all u need to know.
ps, front brakes will be biased afterwards, might want to put better pads in the rear (hawk hps) that will bite harder than fronts (regular padS)
Thank u for the info..i will contact those members that was mention.. I need this stuff ASAP
06-11-2011, 10:21 AM
#10
lol arent 11" rotors smaller than stock? and you friend is a moron
http://www.fastbrakes.com/product_p/...ima%2012.6.htm
http://www.fastbrakes.com/product_p/...ima%2012.6.htm
06-11-2011, 10:46 AM
#13
those are 30mm aluminum. might want to get the iron ones off 96. they are a little heavier but wont flex when heated up. 13" rotors or nothing
06-11-2011, 10:59 AM
#15
here is a write up i wrote back in the days
http://forums.maxima.org/advanced-su...ing-guide.html
IMO go with iron ones. they look better and dont flex, but they are heavier too
06-11-2011, 02:12 PM
#20
just wanted to thank everyone that posted something in my thread even if it was useful or i said a noob comment(9")..LOL... Still learning!! I learn a lot 2day by reading a lot of threads about upgrade of brake systems on this forum. there is so many different option & big brake set ups & info that im still scratching my head.. right now i have the 300zx calipers comng to my house by tuesday & now i'm not even too sure i want them anymore... THINKING THINKING THINKING...
thanks again for the info fellas
thanks again for the info fellas
06-13-2011, 11:29 PM
#22
jeff92se, matt93se, automax_95 are three busy men... 2 more days until i receive my 300zx calipers & i still need the rest of the parts to complete my set up... can somebody call/text/pm'd these guys? this s__t is getting stressful
06-14-2011, 03:33 PM
#24
06-14-2011, 11:27 PM
#26
06-18-2011, 04:34 AM
#27
I can not believe that its so hard to get in contact with these guys thats selling the other parts to make the 300zx calipers/13' cobra rotors work on my 5gen.. still looking for bracket,ss brake lines, all hardware pieces & etc.. receive 93 nissan 300zx turbo calipers & hawk pads yesterday.. going to order the cobra rotors 2day.. NEED OTHER ACCESSORIES..
06-18-2011, 10:02 AM
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06-23-2011, 03:43 AM
#31
I might be in luck.. there's somebody on this forum thats is willing to sell me the hole 300zx set up so i'm hoping the deal goes thru...I still have some time to send back the calipers & get my money back...smfh!!!
06-23-2011, 04:23 AM
#32
There's a member selling one for a great price. Good luck with whichever you choose.
http://forums.maxima.org/general-max...gle-rotor.html
Last edited by boneebone; 06-23-2011 at 04:28 AM.
06-23-2011, 10:28 AM
#34
they're the best bang for the buck but they are still a ****ty cheap setup. the bracket designs dont allow for 100% pad contact, the aluminum calipers heat up and flex, cauxing noise and uneven pad contact. the brake bias is also annoying.
06-23-2011, 06:43 PM
#37
I much preferred my setup with the blehm rotors + wilwood superlites. Plus they maintain the stock bias when bought int he correct size.
06-23-2011, 10:33 PM
#40
WOW!!! i didn't know that the Z32 set up is so nagging at times.. when i was researching on a BBK set up i didnt read of any bad views containing to Z32 set up.. i'm so tired of reaching out to people that i'm giving up on the BBK kit for now & spend that money on my turbo set up.. that ap stillen thats for sell is eye catching gotta think about this 1