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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 07:57 AM
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New Brakes Installed!

Well I finally got my brakes installed. Bought everything of the GD from AuToMax95 for $400.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=396095
I decided to go silver on the calipers for a clean look. I also added the Nissan logos to the fronts.
They look and feel goooood:


Old Sep 22, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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very nice, are those Z calipers?
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 08:15 AM
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Looks good, what kind of rims you running?
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 08:17 AM
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They look very good. Hope the brake disc stays that color and doesn't get any rust...
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 08:18 AM
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very nice, are those Z calipers?

Nope stock calipers, just painted them silver and added the Nissan stickers.
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Wakkus_Maximus
They look very good. Hope the brake disc stays that color and doesn't get any rust...

They're zinc plated "military spec" so hopefully I won't have any problems.
Thanks!
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 08:40 AM
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Looking good I think I will be hitting him for that set up myself. Where did you get the stickers from and can they withstand the heat? 400 isn't bad at all for that with everything included. Did you put the brakes on yourself? Also what type of primer and paint did you use on the calipers? You did one helluva job.
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 08:46 AM
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Looks good J. Ur ride is getting sharper and sharper.
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 09:00 AM
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Sorry JSmith, my pop up blocker blocked that message. I have allowed popups from maxima.org so it should get through next time.
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 09:16 AM
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Looks very very nice man. I love silver color on calipers. And the rotors look great.
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 09:56 AM
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Looking good I think I will be hitting him for that set up myself. Where did you get the stickers from and can they withstand the heat? 400 isn't bad at all for that with everything included. Did you put the brakes on yourself? Also what type of primer and paint did you use on the calipers? You did one helluva job.

The sticker came from here, and they are high temp resistant:
http://www.xenonmods.com/newallcaliperdecals.htm
(got them in like 4 days)
No, I had the brakes put on and the calipers painted ($120)
I bought the paint kit for $25, cheaper than shown here but here's a link:
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/g2/ca...4x010&make=G2&

Thanks to all for the props....
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 10:15 AM
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Thanks for that. That is just what I was looking for.
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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Looks VERY nice - this will be my next upgrade...
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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make sure you follow proper brake breaking procedures.
Corey chose well for his West Coast sponsoree.
I can't wait to get my AuToMax95 rotors and pads on. Everyone I know loves them.
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by NismoMax80
make sure you follow proper brake breaking procedures.
Corey chose well for his West Coast sponsoree.
I can't wait to get my AuToMax95 rotors and pads on. Everyone I know loves them.

Can you give me a refresher on what I need to be doing? Thxs!
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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pimp'n Jay, keep it up my man..
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 02:41 PM
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jay..... did you do the rears also ?there poppin son ,lookin good
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 04:53 PM
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jay..... did you do the rears also ?there poppin son ,lookin good
Yes, the rears are done, same setup...
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 04:53 PM
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pimp'n Jay, keep it up my man..

Thanks man, I think I'm addicted...
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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Looking hot. Keep up the great work.
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I thought it was on the box, something about going up to 40 then stopping several times. i know some were more prone to fade and warping since they didn't do this right away.
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got my Ulti Axis box out:

Originally Posted by pbr
1. Accelerate to 40
2. brake light to moderate down to 10
3. repeat at least 10 times with 1/4 mile between cycles.
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by NismoMax80
I thought it was on the box, something about going up to 40 then stopping several times. i know some were more prone to fade and warping since they didn't do this right away.
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got my Ulti Axis box out:

Thanks Nismo, I think I did that in traffic on the way home!!! It might be late now but I'll do exactly that in the morning...
Old Sep 25, 2005 | 07:53 AM
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So I am getting a weird rubbing sound when I turn to the left (either slightly or full turn) Not a constant rub, more intermittent like it's one spot somewhere in the rotation of the wheel. More evident when I apply the brakes but I've heard it with out the brakes applied as well. Anyone have any ideas? Pretty new to the brake deal, hopefully it's just break in noises!!
Any info would be appreciated...
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 04:31 AM
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noise

hey jay i get the same noise, im also hoping its break-in!!! Mine were installed yesterday wanted to do calipers but it wasnt sunny enough,maybe next week but yours looks great!!!
Old Sep 27, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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Thanks man, hopefully the noise goes away...we'll see.
Old Oct 14, 2005 | 10:23 AM
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I was just looking at old pics of my car pre-brakes. Damn I can't believe the difference, this might be one of the best mods I have done!!! Check it:
Before (obviously)

After


Just thought I'd share...
Old Oct 14, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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That silver looks awesome. I may have to change the color of my calipers again.

Great setup!
Old Oct 14, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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Amazing what some paint and stickers will do. I get many compliments from my red brakes and gold decals. It funny, cuz some of my cheapest mods gets the most attention. The tinted tails, painted headlight chrome, and painted brakes maybe cost me altogether $60 (not including my extensive labor) but yield the most compliments.
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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Just thought I'd give an update on the brakes, it's been about 2 1/2 months with no problems whatsoever. The caliper paint and stickers have held up perfectly as well. There is some brake dust but very minor, and as you can see from post #26 above, the difference in look (not to mention the performance) alone makes it worth it!!

Here's some updated pics with my new wheels:


Old Dec 4, 2005 | 12:01 PM
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hey were did it get your rotors from and calipers thanks tony
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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Very clean, very nice looking.
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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hey were did it get your rotors from and calipers thanks tony
I answered this same ? from you in the other thread...
Anyways just read through this thread and you'll have all the answers as to where I got all my brake setup, start with post #1...
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 04:54 PM
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hey sorry about that i got ti thanks
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