Brake Upgrade??

[NA_R33]

Just wondering as the topic suggests about a brake upragde. My mechanis recomends a GTR brake upgrade but recently talking to another skyline owner i was told that the increased offset of the GTR brakes wouldnt alow the rims to fit under my standard GTS guards?? if this is true are there ne ways around it? or could is there a cheaper alternative and some how keep my breaks but by 5 stud rotors to give me a larger range of available rims?? im quite happy with my breaking performance but fade becomes a large issue ne tips or ways of making the breaks work better with out spending aa huge amount of cash.

Cheers

John

[Guest neoGT-25]

It sucks that the other GTS's dident have 5 stud... why only on R34 GT?

pfft... thats so gay

[nismoman18]

i reckon keep the 4 stud and get slotted discs or sumthing!

[NA_R33]

yeah thats an option but with the 4 stud pattern mag options are fairly limited and with my new body kit my 17's look like go kart wheels.

[nismoman18]

lol yeah, is it possible to do an R34 hub/ brake conversion on an R33?

[Nismodified]

consider going for DBA slotted disc's with GTST/z32 4 pot callipers, which can be bought 2nd hand for about 400 dollars (pair)

[slip]

you will notice a big improvement with good pads (racebrakes rb74's) slotted rotors and good fluid.

You could just get GTST hubs rotors and callipers all round I believe. hubs and callipers 2nd hand, get new slotted rotors. Use the R33 GTST master cylinder too.

I havent been in the car with you, so I dont know how you go with the brakes. For most people, rotors/fluid/pads will be enough. Cheaper too!

the hub change gives you 5 stud, and bigger brakes are better.

Both are good options.

[slip]

Oh and do the rears too, dont just upgrade fronts.

[nismoman18]

i dunno wat fluid i got in mine but it hasnt boiled once yet! the RB74's are bloody good, i got brake problems :S cant stop the squeal

[slip]

got slotted rotors?

[crooser]

i'm booked in to get all 4 new pads and discs machined on tuesday.

gonna be about $300

The guy has recommended using lucas (spelling?) pads over the bendix advance... (same price)

these a good choice?

[benm]

Just for an idea on pricing (i've spent $2,000 on my brake system this year alone).

From www.racebrakes.com.au (with member discount)

* RB74 front pads = $175

* COMP2 rear pads = $125

* 4x Goodridge Braided front lines = $360

* 2x GTR G-Kit T-Piece = $30

* Front 4 Piston Caliper kit = $110

* Rear 2 Piston Caliper kit = $77

* Front and Rear Caliper Overhaul = $200

* 2x Caltex GP600 DOT5 Fluid = $58

* Install, bed in front and rear pads = $55

* Paint Caliper and Rotors = $65

I gotta take my car back tomorrow coz things still aren't right (possibly fault in my Master Cylinder) but after a recent trackday experience i've learnt that while its fun to go fast if u can't stop ur in big shit.

My advice if you are wanting to increase your braking performance on a budget:

* RB75 front pads

* COMP2 rear pads

* Caltex GP600 DOT5 fluid

Bendix Ultimates = ~ 90c - 380c

RB74 = 0c - 580c

You should notice a siginificant difference over the standard components and you won't get fade on normal street driving.

[nismoman18]

not slotted! going to buy sum soonish cos my discs are low as, also gettin EBC for daily driving, RB74's goin into garage for track day only

[Nick Thompson]

If people want upgrades for NA r33's the best thing ive found are s15 silver turbo brakes. They can be found on 180sx as well. The hubs are still 4 stud. Good and cheap way to upgrade na33 brakes

[Nismodified]

4potters mite be only on later 180sx's.

S15's are 5 studders on a side note.

[nismoman18]

yeah as far as i know most 180sx's have same setup as NA skylines

[crooser]

had all 4 discs machined and new lucas pads go in today...

the rear discs were slightly warped and caused a vibe in the stearing.

car stops like it should now

cost: $320

the pads that were in it were original items. lasted forever and no dust but performed bad.

[slip]

original items...why doesnt that surprise me matt?

when are you coming out you workaholic.

[crooser]

heh its amazing what ya get used to hey.

Its like the tooth fairy snuck in and installed brembos last night

[GTS20X]

Are the NA R33 front calipers 2 piston or single piston?