MrDan

I cant see how Commo conversion is going to be cheap as there is no info on what the actual parts required. It will have to be trial and error, then wasting money on hub coversion to suit disks which havent been proven to work! Anyone have actual info or is it all just too hard on this forum!

Quick note: Aus MR30 Disks http://www.dba.com.au/products/dba317sl $249 each Aus R31 Disks http://www.dba.com.au/products/DBA615SL $149 each (plus $30 shipping) Bendix Ultimate Pads have been reccomended for the R31 calipers, at approx $130 for L & R front. (Also dont forget the Looks like going to R31 is a better idea even based on cost of replaceing components ($200 saving just on disks) Ebay has a few sellers that seem ok: EBC Green Pads R31 Also note: R31 wheel bearings part No. K1168 R31 Bearings R30 wheel bearings part No. K1145 R30 Bearings Both $43 posted (seems a bit much)

Hi, I'm Dan. Recently bought MR30 Hatch, really like it. Not many around Brissy. I want to upgrade the brakes and suspension. Suspension will be King Lows, with struts to match (have pedders for front, some yellow things for the back) Brakes are ok for a daily work car, but after a few heavy stops it fades pretty bad. Have had fluids flushed and changed to Nulon DOT4, seemed to make a very small difference. The L24 is going to be turbo oneday soon (have bout all the parts, just need to lock or limit the dissy to stop it advancing) I have read about import struts and R32 this and that. Its all too expensive for me (im on $400 a week) Plus im not the most mechanical minded, have limited tools and stuff. Still learning as I go. Im thinking some slotted/vented disks, uprated pads (like the EBC red or green pads off ebay.uk) and stainless/braided brake lines would be an improvement? Has anyone undertaken a 'factory' type brake upgrade like this before? I have contacted a few places but they all ask for the MR30 disk DIA, which I dont know. Would it be better to upgrade to R31 disks and calipers? I have read previous topics but there didnt seem to be a conclusive answer. (Also, part number for standard aus R31 pads is DB1105, but DB1085 is the equivalent part and is a commodore pad. And being a commodore pad there is a MASSIVE range of pads available) Can also use 'RB74' but they have many reviews of ALOT of brake dust (I wash at least weekly so thats not too bad) I have seen R31 setups go for $150, which seems pretty good. . http://wiki.r31skylineclub.com/index.php?title=Brake_Upgrades_Miscellaneous Finally, If the R31 pads and the R30 pads are similar/same, does this mean the upgraded pads for the R31 will fit the R30 caliper?