Brembos are here and look great !!!
03-03-2003, 03:39 PM
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Brembos are here and look great !!!
These brakes are no joke 
the rotor is only 12.4 inches in diameter but it weighs 12 lbs.
The calipers are simply beautiful so professionally painted throughout and weighs 7 lbs. each .I don't know how these compare to the stock calipers and rotors but boy are they nicer than I expected just like the Titanium bar they are bigger and heavier than expected. Pictures doesn't do them justice....are they worth the money only time will tell but my guess HELL YEA.
the rotor is only 12.4 inches in diameter but it weighs 12 lbs. The calipers are simply beautiful so professionally painted throughout and weighs 7 lbs. each .I don't know how these compare to the stock calipers and rotors but boy are they nicer than I expected just like the Titanium bar they are bigger and heavier than expected. Pictures doesn't do them justice....are they worth the money only time will tell but my guess HELL YEA.
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Originally posted by usc
why just the 12.4" kit and not the 12.9" kit? just curious.
why just the 12.4" kit and not the 12.9" kit? just curious.
One thing I must note this is a 4 hour job and will run you a $300-$400 just for installation not including the rears. This is another reason I need to know for sure if Im keeping her or letting her go
03-03-2003, 07:19 PM
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03-03-2003, 07:32 PM
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well, you'll brake like nobody's business with them, that's for sure.
i'm not too impressed by the quality of brembo's though. i might have been unlucky but the two pairs of rotors i've gotten didn't feel smooth off the bat. it's as if they casted them and slapped it together but didn't take the time to make sure the rotors are true'd and flat. you'd think at $300/rotor, they'd at least give you something smooth. oh well, at least they do improve braking.
i'm not too impressed by the quality of brembo's though. i might have been unlucky but the two pairs of rotors i've gotten didn't feel smooth off the bat. it's as if they casted them and slapped it together but didn't take the time to make sure the rotors are true'd and flat. you'd think at $300/rotor, they'd at least give you something smooth. oh well, at least they do improve braking.
03-03-2003, 07:41 PM
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Originally posted by usc
well, you'll brake like nobody's business with them, that's for sure.
i'm not too impressed by the quality of brembo's though. i might have been unlucky but the two pairs of rotors i've gotten didn't feel smooth off the bat. it's as if they casted them and slapped it together but didn't take the time to make sure the rotors are true'd and flat. you'd think at $300/rotor, they'd at least give you something smooth. oh well, at least they do improve braking.
well, you'll brake like nobody's business with them, that's for sure.
i'm not too impressed by the quality of brembo's though. i might have been unlucky but the two pairs of rotors i've gotten didn't feel smooth off the bat. it's as if they casted them and slapped it together but didn't take the time to make sure the rotors are true'd and flat. you'd think at $300/rotor, they'd at least give you something smooth. oh well, at least they do improve braking.
they come with a 18 page instruction book Im gonna read very carefully but really nice setup what about the rears stock rotors??
03-03-2003, 07:51 PM
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are you kidding me that is one of the hottest setups going are those the lightgram wheels Ive heard about. Damn nice are those the 14" cause they look BIG AS FAWK. they come with a 18 page instruction book Im gonna read very carefully but really nice setup what about the rears stock rotors??
are you kidding me that is one of the hottest setups going are those the lightgram wheels Ive heard about. Damn nice are those the 14" cause they look BIG AS FAWK.
they come with a 18 page instruction book Im gonna read very carefully but really nice setup what about the rears stock rotors??
i got the 12.9" kit behind 17" Black Racing Pro N1 rims. the rears are still stock, they look like CD's. but if there were any adverse side-effects resulting from the difference in rotor sizes (between front and rear), i sure as heck didn't feel it.
brake fade is practically nonexistent, and brake feel consistent. but like i said, the rotors didn't feel flat brand new. i was quite disappointed with that.
03-03-2003, 08:07 PM
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Originally posted by usc
hehe. it's a long story behind my brakes and even longer story behind the rims. that's a whole different Oprah.
i got the 12.9" kit behind 17" Black Racing Pro N1 rims. the rears are still stock, they look like CD's. but if there were any adverse side-effects resulting from the difference in rotor sizes (between front and rear), i sure as heck didn't feel it.
brake fade is practically nonexistent, and brake feel consistent. but like i said, the rotors didn't feel flat brand new. i was quite disappointed with that.
hehe. it's a long story behind my brakes and even longer story behind the rims. that's a whole different Oprah.
i got the 12.9" kit behind 17" Black Racing Pro N1 rims. the rears are still stock, they look like CD's. but if there were any adverse side-effects resulting from the difference in rotor sizes (between front and rear), i sure as heck didn't feel it.
brake fade is practically nonexistent, and brake feel consistent. but like i said, the rotors didn't feel flat brand new. i was quite disappointed with that.
03-03-2003, 09:20 PM
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Originally posted by lou
Thanks peiginglong I thought you forgot about me. the last pic I put the rotor in front of my 10" basslink with the legs on and the rotor is still bigger.
Thanks peiginglong I thought you forgot about me.
the last pic I put the rotor in front of my 10" basslink with the legs on and the rotor is still bigger.
03-03-2003, 09:28 PM
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how much do those wheels weigh my SSR weigh 14 lbs. but those look a little more hard core so they might be lighter correct.
how much do those wheels weigh my SSR weigh 14 lbs. but those look a little more hard core so they might be lighter correct.
if you ever went with a 14" you better believe it.
the heat issue you mentioned, i believe, is more of a brake pad issue.
i just noticed something interesting when peiqinglong posted your rotors. your rotors are drilled, but they do not have directional vents. i wish i had taken some pics of mine to show the veins. here's a pic. i took the liberty to add arrows to show what i'm talking about.
i use to think ALL brembo GT rotors have directional veins. and have seen some drill patterns that were opposite of mine installed on other cars. of course i opened my big mouth saying it's mounted backwards. i guess i better shutdaf*ckup now that i see the 12.4" rotors aren't directionally veined.
talk about foot-in-mouth syndrome for me.
03-03-2003, 09:42 PM
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Originally posted by usc
actually these should be heavier. i'm estimating 17lbs or more. but definitely much lighter than my old deadweights. they're just regular cast rims, forging would have made them lighter/stronger. i originally wanted volk GT-P's, but i waited 4 months and turns out the idiot ordered the wrong offset for me despite me telling him what i needed. he "thought" he was the expert. i just got tired of waiting and went with whatever cleared the damn calipers. :P turned out to be much cheaper. if i hit the lotto or something, maybe i'll look for something else later. for now, these will do.
well, in order to clear 14", you'd need at least 19" rims. lose practicality doing something like that. got no hp to move those deadweights.
the heat issue you mentioned, i believe, is more of a brake pad issue.
i just noticed something interesting when peiqinglong posted your rotors. your rotors are drilled, but they do not have directional vents. i wish i had taken some pics of mine to show the veins. here's a pic. i took the liberty to add arrows to show what i'm talking about.
i use to think ALL brembo GT rotors have directional veins. and have seen some drill patterns that were opposite of mine installed on other cars. of course i opened my big mouth saying it's mounted backwards. i guess i better shutdaf*ckup now that i see the 12.4" rotors aren't directionally veined. talk about foot-in-mouth syndrome for me.
actually these should be heavier. i'm estimating 17lbs or more. but definitely much lighter than my old deadweights. they're just regular cast rims, forging would have made them lighter/stronger. i originally wanted volk GT-P's, but i waited 4 months and turns out the idiot ordered the wrong offset for me despite me telling him what i needed. he "thought" he was the expert. i just got tired of waiting and went with whatever cleared the damn calipers. :P turned out to be much cheaper. if i hit the lotto or something, maybe i'll look for something else later. for now, these will do.
well, in order to clear 14", you'd need at least 19" rims. lose practicality doing something like that. got no hp to move those deadweights.
the heat issue you mentioned, i believe, is more of a brake pad issue.
i just noticed something interesting when peiqinglong posted your rotors. your rotors are drilled, but they do not have directional vents. i wish i had taken some pics of mine to show the veins. here's a pic. i took the liberty to add arrows to show what i'm talking about.
i use to think ALL brembo GT rotors have directional veins. and have seen some drill patterns that were opposite of mine installed on other cars. of course i opened my big mouth saying it's mounted backwards. i guess i better shutdaf*ckup now that i see the 12.4" rotors aren't directionally veined.
talk about foot-in-mouth syndrome for me.
03-03-2003, 09:59 PM
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yeah, the directional veins would cool faster. but i think it'll only make a significant difference if you're on the track. but one thing for sure (as you'll probably get to find out)... they are very VERY dusty. you'll be cleaning your rims every couple of days. kind of worked out for my bronzed rims as they already look dirty.
my brembo's i got off of acp.com. for whatever reason, the 12.9" kit was cheaper than the 12.4" (back then), so i bought the 12.9". they've since changed the price on those and i believe now both kits are the same price.
thanks for the compliments on my setup. too bad i'm not completely satisfied with them. maybe i'll look into getting a Mov-It kit later. the rotors are 32mm instead of 28mm thick.
let me win the lotto first.
my brembo's i got off of acp.com. for whatever reason, the 12.9" kit was cheaper than the 12.4" (back then), so i bought the 12.9". they've since changed the price on those and i believe now both kits are the same price.
thanks for the compliments on my setup. too bad i'm not completely satisfied with them. maybe i'll look into getting a Mov-It kit later. the rotors are 32mm instead of 28mm thick.
let me win the lotto first.
03-03-2003, 10:14 PM
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Originally posted by usc
yeah, the directional veins would cool faster. but i think it'll only make a significant difference if you're on the track. but one thing for sure (as you'll probably get to find out)... they are very VERY dusty. you'll be cleaning your rims every couple of days. kind of worked out for my bronzed rims as they already look dirty.
my brembo's i got off of acp.com. for whatever reason, the 12.9" kit was cheaper than the 12.4" (back then), so i bought the 12.9". they've since changed the price on those and i believe now both kits are the same price.
thanks for the compliments on my setup. too bad i'm not completely satisfied with them. maybe i'll look into getting a Mov-It kit later. the rotors are 32mm instead of 28mm thick. let me win the lotto first.
yeah, the directional veins would cool faster. but i think it'll only make a significant difference if you're on the track. but one thing for sure (as you'll probably get to find out)... they are very VERY dusty. you'll be cleaning your rims every couple of days. kind of worked out for my bronzed rims as they already look dirty.
my brembo's i got off of acp.com. for whatever reason, the 12.9" kit was cheaper than the 12.4" (back then), so i bought the 12.9". they've since changed the price on those and i believe now both kits are the same price.
thanks for the compliments on my setup. too bad i'm not completely satisfied with them. maybe i'll look into getting a Mov-It kit later. the rotors are 32mm instead of 28mm thick.
let me win the lotto first.
03-03-2003, 10:48 PM
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yeah, they still make the 12.4" kit. i just find it funny that the 12.9" and 12.4" replacement rotors are the same price. $600/pair. and that's just rotors, not the hat.
i drive a 1993 accord ex. i am looking for something that is as warp-resistant as possible. i do a lot of driving (and i don't abuse my brakes either). my pet-peeve was the brake-shimmy that i felt on the steering wheel. but since the brembos didn't come true'd/smooth, i still get the shimmy occasionally.
i drive a 1993 accord ex. i am looking for something that is as warp-resistant as possible. i do a lot of driving (and i don't abuse my brakes either). my pet-peeve was the brake-shimmy that i felt on the steering wheel. but since the brembos didn't come true'd/smooth, i still get the shimmy occasionally.
03-03-2003, 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by usc
yeah, they still make the 12.4" kit. i just find it funny that the 12.9" and 12.4" replacement rotors are the same price. $600/pair. and that's just rotors, not the hat.
i drive a 1993 accord ex. i am looking for something that is as warp-resistant as possible. i do a lot of driving (and i don't abuse my brakes either). my pet-peeve was the brake-shimmy that i felt on the steering wheel. but since the brembos didn't come true'd/smooth, i still get the shimmy occasionally.
yeah, they still make the 12.4" kit. i just find it funny that the 12.9" and 12.4" replacement rotors are the same price. $600/pair. and that's just rotors, not the hat.
i drive a 1993 accord ex. i am looking for something that is as warp-resistant as possible. i do a lot of driving (and i don't abuse my brakes either). my pet-peeve was the brake-shimmy that i felt on the steering wheel. but since the brembos didn't come true'd/smooth, i still get the shimmy occasionally.
do you need to buy the hat? how much are good cross-drilled rotors $100?
Yea and the kit for the 12.4 is the same price of the 14" kit and 13.1" WTF are they thinking. I guess they want to keep everything the same to keep prices up. Did you see the 350Z Brembos costing $2999...What are those for I thought the Z came with Brembos. Another member told me to go easy on the brakes for 100 miles untill the rotors and pads break in evenly. Im hoping I won't have any problems not that Im worried. by the way I paid $1595 for the 12.4 so I would of loved to get the 12.9 but those they want $2395 to rich for my BLOOD.
03-03-2003, 11:07 PM
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brembo's are an option on the z, not standard.
aka, track package.
aka, track package.
03-03-2003, 11:08 PM
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i think the 350Z brembos only come on 2 trims. and the rotors on those aren't even drilled (but probably a lot less dusty)
there are break-in directions that you should follow. 100 miles isn't a good marker since you could spend an hour and a half on the freeway and not touch the brakes and using that to gauge, your brakes are good to go?
i'm sure the 12.4" will work great for you. if nothing else, it earns you bragging rights.
(but probably a lot less dusty)there are break-in directions that you should follow. 100 miles isn't a good marker since you could spend an hour and a half on the freeway and not touch the brakes and using that to gauge, your brakes are good to go?
i'm sure the 12.4" will work great for you. if nothing else, it earns you bragging rights.
03-03-2003, 11:15 PM
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Originally posted by usc
i think the 350Z brembos only come on 2 trims. and the rotors on those aren't even drilled (but probably a lot less dusty)
there are break-in directions that you should follow. 100 miles isn't a good marker since you could spend an hour and a half on the freeway and not touch the brakes and using that to gauge, your brakes are good to go?
i'm sure the 12.4" will work great for you. if nothing else, it earns you bragging rights.
i think the 350Z brembos only come on 2 trims. and the rotors on those aren't even drilled
(but probably a lot less dusty)there are break-in directions that you should follow. 100 miles isn't a good marker since you could spend an hour and a half on the freeway and not touch the brakes and using that to gauge, your brakes are good to go?
i'm sure the 12.4" will work great for you. if nothing else, it earns you bragging rights.
or maybe use that money to put in a nice cool navi in my ride, or put it away for a rainy day.
03-03-2003, 11:22 PM
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brag about what ? how stupid I am spending money on brakes when I could of put that money with another grand and bought myself a beautiful 50" flatscreen HDTV. or maybe use that money to put in a nice cool navi in my ride, or put it away for a rainy day.
brag about what ? how stupid I am spending money on brakes when I could of put that money with another grand and bought myself a beautiful 50" flatscreen HDTV.
or maybe use that money to put in a nice cool navi in my ride, or put it away for a rainy day.
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Originally posted by usc
haha... buyer's remorse already? what rims are you running/going to run? clearing the calipers was the biggest pain in the @$$ i ever had to deal with.
haha... buyer's remorse already? what rims are you running/going to run? clearing the calipers was the biggest pain in the @$$ i ever had to deal with.
here is a pic these are my rims but mine are in silver and these are the gunmetal
arrrgh. hehe
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When it comes time, can x-drilled rotors be re-surfaced (eg. Brembo, Neuspeed) like normal rotors, or must they be replaced once the 1st set of pads causes score lines on the metal surface?
09-12-2003, 06:56 AM
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You should be able to buy replacement rotors. I'm not sure about Brembo, but I know the Wilwood one (thru Brakezone) is $150 per rotor due to it's a 2 piece design.
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Originally posted by Roleez
When it comes time, can x-drilled rotors be re-surfaced (eg. Brembo, Neuspeed) like normal rotors, or must they be replaced once the 1st set of pads causes score lines on the metal surface?
When it comes time, can x-drilled rotors be re-surfaced (eg. Brembo, Neuspeed) like normal rotors, or must they be replaced once the 1st set of pads causes score lines on the metal surface?
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