Now before you all flame me I HAVE read the stickies, but there is still quite some confusion. I'm more of an se-r man and we don't have as many options as this community does and it = to less confusion. Anyway I want to upgrade the front brakes on my bro's 4th gen and need some direction. Keep in mind I'd like to stay away from milling any rortors. So far I think I've learned the following:
-J30 calipers w/12.6 rotors + matt's brackets or
-300z TT Calipers w/cobra 13" rotors + jeff's brackets n things or
-complete 6th gen swap which would increase unsprung weight and require drilling of the torque member holes on the spindle.
Not sure if all those were correct, so please chime in guys and remember I'd like to stay away from milling rotors.

 

out of all the 3 options provided i would easily go with 300zxTT calipers & 13" cobra rotors. you can mix and match your first two choices in any way. its a simple swap with no extra modification required.

http://importnut.net/300zxbrakeswap.htm

 

So what's the cost of the 300z brake swap? Although I would have to check the clearance on my brother's 18's cuz the offset isn't that much. Thanks for the reply.

 

Ok I just visited Blehco's website and I really like what I saw and compared to what willwood kits are priced for sentra's I think the 12.6" rotors and 300z calipers are at a killer price and I'm feelin it. I would just like to see now what jeff has to offer, so if someone can point me to a website or his full name on org. I'll shoot him a pm.

 

pm jeff92se, read the stickies too

 

Hey 'VIP' since you're only one whose given me the time of day in this thread, what brake lines do you recomend for the 4th gen stock calipers?

 

If you haven't tried Hawk HPS (or similar = good) pads, I'd try that before you go bigger, unless you're in it for the looks.

Keep in mind bigger brakes will also give a good increase to unsprung rotating mass unless you get your hands on some 2-piece rotors ($$).

 

there is a group deal in the GD section. automax_95 sells the SS lines and rotors and pads

 

Thank you for the replies gentlemen.

 

Why not the rears? What's the purpose of your upgrade?
Jae

 

Well you are absolutely right in your question. My brother expressed that he wasn't satisfied with the braking performance of his car especially after driving mine which is upgraded completely, I decided to see exactly what the maxima crowd does for upgrades. And after research I see to get same performance on the max as I have on the sentra and still keep bias close to stock percentages both front and rears will need upgrading, and it looks like quite a costly venture. So for the sake of cash I will try these minor changes to his braking system and see what the outcome will be:
-SS brake lines all around
-Super ATE brake fluid
-Carbotech bobcats pads all around(not sure if they make them for the fronts)

I have this setup on my sentra using 4th gen maxima rears, 11" rotors upfront with relocated NX2000 calipers, a 95 Altima master cylinder and this things stops on a dime. From speeds especially above 100mph it feels like someone is literally pulling the car back. I'm home for close to or the same effect on his max, and still keeping the cost down. We'll see if it works.....