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Old Feb 27, 2001 | 04:57 AM
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Ok here goes:

12.2" rotors, with directional vanes. in other words, they are slotted.
Wilwood Superlite Calipers with the Tan Wilwood pads.
Wilwood brakeline adaptors, in other words, your stock lines will fit.
Billet Aluminum mounting adaptor.
All mounting hardware.

WILL fit uner 16" 95-99 Maxima.

For 2000+, we think it should fit. For 3rd gens, should fit as well, cause from what I know the 3rd gen have the same brakes as the 4th gen.

Can we get varification that 5th gen have same brakes as 4th? What we need to know is if the calipers are the same... if so, then the kit should work.

Pictures coming soon. We will probably start taking names within the next few days.

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Old Feb 27, 2001 | 05:01 AM
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On thing VERY important. The piston area is larger than stock, that means the brake peddle will travel a little deeper... takes getting used to but DOES NOT AFFECT PERFORMANCE in anyways.

If you get SS lines, should help...

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Old Feb 27, 2001 | 05:37 AM
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Well I do know the 5th gen has bigger brakes than the 4th, but not sure how much. And of what. The rotor is for sure...

Originally posted by Shingles
Ok here goes:

12.2" rotors, with directional vanes. in other words, they are slotted.
Wilwood Superlite Calipers with the Tan Wilwood pads.
Wilwood brakeline adaptors, in other words, your stock lines will fit.
Billet Aluminum mounting adaptor.
All mounting hardware.

WILL fit uner 16" 95-99 Maxima.

For 2000+, we think it should fit. For 3rd gens, should fit as well, cause from what I know the 3rd gen have the same brakes as the 4th gen.

Can we get varification that 5th gen have same brakes as 4th? What we need to know is if the calipers are the same... if so, then the kit should work.

Pictures coming soon. We will probably start taking names within the next few days.

-Shing


Old Jun 1, 2002 | 12:09 PM
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And the TRUTH is?

Originally posted by Shingles
Ok here goes:
...
12.2" rotors, with directional vanes. in other words, they are slotted.
Wilwood Superlite Calipers with the Tan Wilwood pads.
Wilwood brakeline adaptors, in other words, your stock lines will fit.
Billet Aluminum mounting adaptor.
All mounting hardware.

WILL fit uner 16" 95-99 Maxima.
...
-Shing


WILL fit uner 16" 95-99 Maxima.

What's the actual word on whether these "WILL fit uner 16" 95-99 Maxima."? Several other posts say that's not the case.
Old Jun 1, 2002 | 12:46 PM
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Re: And the TRUTH is?

Originally posted by joaquink
WILL fit uner 16" 95-99 Maxima.

What's the actual word on whether these "WILL fit uner 16" 95-99 Maxima."? Several other posts say that's not the case.
Old Jun 1, 2002 | 01:57 PM
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I thought the FastBrakes kit was used 13" rotors?

Or is this a different option with smaller rotors or something?
Old Jun 1, 2002 | 03:17 PM
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Originally posted by James92SE
I thought the FastBrakes kit was used 13" rotors?

Or is this a different option with smaller rotors or something?
Nvm.....found the answer myself
Old Jun 2, 2002 | 10:31 PM
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Old Jun 3, 2002 | 01:21 AM
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do i need spacers with my stock 16in SE rims?
Old Jun 3, 2002 | 10:38 AM
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Old Jun 3, 2002 | 10:44 AM
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Originally posted by RussMaxManiac
Well I do know the 5th gen has bigger brakes than the 4th, but not sure how much. And of what. The rotor is for sure...

Wider, I think they are? Larger vents.
Old Jun 3, 2002 | 11:26 AM
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directional vanes do not mean slotted. these arent slotted rotors. i have 4 in my room right now, "lightweight directional vaned rotors" do not have slots on the face of the rotor.
Old Jun 3, 2002 | 11:48 AM
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Old Jun 3, 2002 | 12:13 PM
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directional vanes do not mean slotted. these arent slotted rotors. i have 4 in my room right now, "lightweight directional vaned rotors" do not have slots on the face of the rotor.
Yeah, I talked to someone via email, and he told me that slotting was an extra $90, and cross drilling was an extra $175, on top of $449 for the kit.

And that they are working on a kit for the rear too.
Old Jun 3, 2002 | 03:49 PM
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Yeah, I talked to someone via email, and he told me that slotting was an extra $90, and cross drilling was an extra $175, on top of $449 for the kit.

And that they are working on a kit for the rear too.
and you will be lucky if he does email you back or return your calls. I was supposed to receive hats/bolts for my 12.2" rotors but they arent here and they were supposed to be here friday. customer service is not the top of the list.


I know of a vendor in New York that sells the rotors for pretty cheap. That's the unslotted directional vane lightweight rotors, and I have an extra set still in the box if anyone wants just the rotors.
Old Jun 3, 2002 | 03:57 PM
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and you will be lucky if he does email you back or return your calls. I was supposed to receive hats/bolts for my 12.2" rotors but they arent here and they were supposed to be here friday. customer service is not the top of the list.


I know of a vendor in New York that sells the rotors for pretty cheap. That's the unslotted directional vane lightweight rotors, and I have an extra set still in the box if anyone wants just the rotors.
For instance me, if I wanted your rotors, I would have to purchase extra hardware from fastbrakes in order to make the rotors fit with my existing pads and calipers right? If that wasn't the case I would take the rotors off your hands,
Old Jun 3, 2002 | 07:06 PM
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449$ sounds good. I'd like to see how the performance is though
Old Jun 4, 2002 | 06:24 AM
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You can't use the fastbrakes rotors with any caliper, the caliper has to have a 1.25" width or bigger. Otherwise it would take a lot of machine work to fit them on. You can however save some money by buying these rotors off me, and then just getting the necessary hats/bolts/caliper/lines from fastbrakes, probably saving a couple hundred $$$..
Old Jun 4, 2002 | 06:36 AM
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Originally posted by NmexMAX


Yeah, I talked to someone via email, and he told me that slotting was an extra $90, and cross drilling was an extra $175, on top of $449 for the kit.

And that they are working on a kit for the rear too.
HA!!!

Coleman charges about $15 to cut slots in their rotors. I wouldn't drill them anyway, but slots are a good idea.
Old Jun 4, 2002 | 06:39 AM
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I'm so slow, but this fast brake thing is nothing more than just a rotor exchange? Thats it>? Whats the benetfit of it over any of the other x-drilled or slotted?
Old Jun 4, 2002 | 07:38 AM
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MY best guess is........

Originally posted by SLC I30t
WOW-
I'm so slow, but this fast brake thing is nothing more than just a rotor exchange? Thats it>? Whats the benetfit of it over any of the other x-drilled or slotted?
I think the bigger rotors will dissipate heat more efficiently. So I guess these should brake better when hot than our stock rotors. I'm just not sure how much of a difference it will make. Anyone currently have this setup???
Old Jun 4, 2002 | 08:13 AM
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Re: MY best guess is........

Originally posted by 2ndMAX


I think the bigger rotors will dissipate heat more efficiently. So I guess these should brake better when hot than our stock rotors. I'm just not sure how much of a difference it will make. Anyone currently have this setup???
i will come tomorrow or thursday.

these rotors are lightweight in design to provide for quicker brake response and with the directional vanes any heat can easily be channelled away from the rotor and cold air can be brought in to keep the rotor from getting too hot.
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Re: Re: MY best guess is........

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i will come tomorrow or thursday.

these rotors are lightweight in design to provide for quicker brake response and with the directional vanes any heat can easily be channelled away from the rotor and cold air can be brought in to keep the rotor from getting too hot.
The Brembo have directional vanes as well, so other than them being a little lighter? I guess this is really more for someone who has blanks on their car now than someone who already has aftermarket rotors huh?
Old Jun 4, 2002 | 09:15 AM
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Originally posted by SLC I30t
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I'm so slow, but this fast brake thing is nothing more than just a rotor exchange? Thats it>? Whats the benetfit of it over any of the other x-drilled or slotted?
it's a whole kit....comes with calipers too

benefit: more surface area = better braking
Old Jun 4, 2002 | 09:44 AM
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it's a whole kit....comes with calipers too

benefit: more surface area = better braking
$449 isnt the whole kit.. that is the rotors, hats, and bolts.

$849 is the whole kit..
Old Jun 4, 2002 | 10:04 AM
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Originally posted by thebigsadler


$449 isnt the whole kit.. that is the rotors, hats, and bolts.

$849 is the whole kit..
Does it have 4 piston calipers?

What does the whole kit come with?
Old Jun 4, 2002 | 10:12 AM
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Does it have 4 piston calipers?

What does the whole kit come with?
whole kit = 4 piston calipers, rotors, hats, all mounting equipment.
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