brake upgrades
09-28-2007, 02:32 PM
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whats going on everyone just want some feed back on brake upgrade options for a 1986 gxl. i was thinking of the KVR/AP set up but they are a little on the pricey side any othe options out there?
09-28-2007, 02:39 PM
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The stock 4-piston caliper setup with decent pads are usually plenty adequate, what are you using the car for?
Also, welcome to nopistons! I just noticed the description of your car, do you have any pics?
Also, welcome to nopistons! I just noticed the description of your car, do you have any pics?
10-02-2007, 10:03 AM
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Rotary performance sells a brake kit for $600(4 lug bolt pattern), comes with cross drilled rotors, pads, ss brake lines, and fluid. The website is rx7.com. Ebay also has a few options but i can't really say the parts would be quality(have to do a little research through the feedback).
happy hunting
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happy hunting
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10-02-2007, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Baldy' post='883691' date='Sep 28 2007, 09:39 PM
The stock 4-piston caliper setup with decent pads are usually plenty adequate, what are you using the car for?
no way!
i have crossdrilled brakes which turn blue with serious spirited driving on the street (although probably caused by the EBC greenstuff pads which are WAY TOO hard) and that's with stock engine...
after i get my car back together this winter, i'll be putting on a K-Sport 356mm 8 piston front brake kit.
also with the eye on the future when i hope to pull out some serious high HP numbers
10-02-2007, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' post='883700' date='Sep 29 2007, 02:28 AM
ive heard good things about the ebc green pads...
good for granny driving, but if you need braking power, dont use these... better of with the ferodo's!
10-03-2007, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Furb' post='883987' date='Oct 2 2007, 12:43 PM
no way!
i have crossdrilled brakes which turn blue with serious spirited driving on the street (although probably caused by the EBC greenstuff pads which are WAY TOO hard) and that's with stock engine...
after i get my car back together this winter, i'll be putting on a K-Sport 356mm 8 piston front brake kit.
also with the eye on the future when i hope to pull out some serious high HP numbers
i have crossdrilled brakes which turn blue with serious spirited driving on the street (although probably caused by the EBC greenstuff pads which are WAY TOO hard) and that's with stock engine...
after i get my car back together this winter, i'll be putting on a K-Sport 356mm 8 piston front brake kit.
also with the eye on the future when i hope to pull out some serious high HP numbers
let me guess you have some ebay "brembo" cross drilled rotors?
they're fakes...the blueing is the **** metal overheating. plus as you said greenstuff's suck, they eat rotors alive.
the 4 piston t2 brakes provide tons of stopping power, a 356mm 8pot front brake setup is ridiculous overkill and in all reality probably wont help much, i wish i had the link but a lot of the BBK out there actual cause longer braking distances then stock setups.
when i get back home ill post a link to a good place for real brake upgrades that work if you really feel you need a brake upgrade.
kevin.
10-04-2007, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by teknics' post='884149' date='Oct 3 2007, 06:24 PM
let me guess you have some ebay "brembo" cross drilled rotors?
they're fakes...the blueing is the **** metal overheating. plus as you said greenstuff's suck, they eat rotors alive.
the 4 piston t2 brakes provide tons of stopping power, a 356mm 8pot front brake setup is ridiculous overkill and in all reality probably wont help much, i wish i had the link but a lot of the BBK out there actual cause longer braking distances then stock setups.
when i get back home ill post a link to a good place for real brake upgrades that work if you really feel you need a brake upgrade.
kevin.
they're fakes...the blueing is the **** metal overheating. plus as you said greenstuff's suck, they eat rotors alive.
the 4 piston t2 brakes provide tons of stopping power, a 356mm 8pot front brake setup is ridiculous overkill and in all reality probably wont help much, i wish i had the link but a lot of the BBK out there actual cause longer braking distances then stock setups.
when i get back home ill post a link to a good place for real brake upgrades that work if you really feel you need a brake upgrade.
kevin.
I run on a road course with stock size power slot rotors, Hawk HPS pads (street pad) and stock 4-pot calipers and have Motul RBF600 brake fluid in my system. I don't fade or lose consistency, and this is a street/track setup. I've never ran out of brakes, ever. Unless you heavily drive your car more than what I do on a track, (think brake from 120 down to 60, speed back up, brake back down), you don't need a big brake kit, unless you want it for the looks.
In regards to BBK stopping longer than stock, you have to get an adjustable proportioning valve and adjust your new brakes to the proper brake bias.
Looks are not a bad reason, btw. Depends on what you want from the car.