bmadden

Looking for some answers.....new to the Acurazine world but like what I see and read alot of posts and spend alot of time here.
The problem is my car has more go then stop! ( Might be the way I drive it...lol)
I have a 2008 Tl 3.2L base model, and I'm a rotor slayer....They are heating up and warping on me. I know the Type S model has an upgraded brake system larger rotors and calipers and want to know if the two systems are interchangeable?
Can I buy Type S calipers (From a local parts out car) and Install them on my base model. Is it as simple as swapping calipers and installing larger rotors, or do I need to change the caliper anchor plate etc....etc?
I have been looking at big brake systems, but not sure if that is the answer.
Big brake system-1200$ U.S.D. + shipping (Live North of the border)
TypeS calipers-400 C.A.N. and no shipping
Any advice would be good
Thanks EH!

thisaznboi88

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you will need the arms off the type-s since the bolt patterns are different. Or you can do what most people do and get the RL brakes, get brackets made, and use 350z rotors.

the RL will probably set you back 600-700 bucks. depends on how much u can get the rotors for, how much paul charge for the brackets, pads and rotors.

bmadden

What do you mean by "Get brackets made" for the RL route?
I would like to get the TypeS system, but I need to get the arms too?
Not to sure what part the "arms" is?
Are you referring to the part that the caliper bolts too, then this part bolts to the systems knuckle?
The Type-S calipers are from a scrapped car parting out and they want 400.00 bucks for the left and right side....
If so that makes sense because if the calipers are larger the brackets will be too, but will the brackets/arms bolt directly to the 3.2L stock factory knuckle left and right side?
If so maby I can get a package deal on the calipers and brackets

wojo1988

You need to buy the 3.5 type s knuckles also with the brakes. Looking at about another few hundred more. This has been discussed on here before.

Go to google and type in brembo brakes on base tl acurazine

bmadden

thanks

thisaznboi88

iTrader: (7)

I meant knuckles not arms. sorry its been a long day. Look up RL bracket in the search. They are much better and can use larger rotor then the TL-S.

bmadden

Too much work to go with the TypeS kit
Im going to get a bolt on BBK
Thanks to WOJO for the proper direction!

B.P.

I just purchased the RL swap. Much better than the brembo route IMO.

Here's the link. You will need to source your own calipers but here is everything else
http://www.heeltoeauto.com/ht-spec-b...rder-page.html

bmadden

What the hell it the TL diet?
I get it you lost weight but what the hell did you get rid of?

thisaznboi88

iTrader: (7)

just buy xlr8 comptech BBK. I heard nothing but good review about it.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

Dudes; we have found out that using the RL brakes messes up braking bias BIG TIME.
this means you will stop LONGER.

Dont do the RL calipers.

Also the auto calipers stop SHORTER than the brembo calipers.

BBKs are ONLY for brake fade.
this means if you're tracking the car or doing MULTIPLE HIGH SPEED stops the brakes wont fade

p.s the manual transmission base models came with the brembo brakes.

gwiffer

iTrader: (7)

What kind of brake pads are you currently running? OEM?

B.P.

Just a few things that you wouldn't notice. There's a thread called the tl diet that has everything and the weights.

I searched quite a bit on both the brembos and the RL swap and I didn't find anything like that.

I guess I will find out myself. The auto brakes suck though.. they get too hot too fast. Every time I'm getting off the interstate on the off ramp I have to get on and off the brakes because they will get hot and make the whole car shake.

thisaznboi88

iTrader: (7)

do you have OEM brake pads? IF that the case its just your pads not the brakes. IF you want to do a simple upgrade. do the legend dual piston caliper upgrade with 12.6 rotors. This is a good upgrade if you don't want to worry about brake bias and what not.

http://www.fastbrakes.com/product_p/...12.6%20oem.htm

stock is 11.8in

maharajamd

iTrader: (1)

Listen to Justin, you don't want RL calipers.

Your money would be much better spent on a BBK kit.

As for the auto calipers. Try better pads, better ss lines, and better fluids and see what you get.

B.P.

I already have the RL calipers, the 350z rotors and pads should be here tomorrow, and the RL brackets and ss lines will be here within the next 2 weeks. So I can't really not do it now

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

The math proves it.

thisaznboi88

iTrader: (7)

Time to find a portion valve, or get a custom one made

paperboy42190

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I understand stopping distances has to do with tire grip, but I just find it hard to believe that the base tl 1 piston caliper has enough force to maximize tire grip in a high speed stop.

NvrDwn

^^ Why? Without abs it would lock the tires, thus giving you more than enough power to stop.


Want to stop faster once, get tires. Want to stop faster back to back get better tires, rotors, pads and fluid.

the fenda rolla

Another damn deceiving thread title...I should've known it wasn't about someone who actually did the conversion....shame on you OP....

bmadden

Eh Fenda Rolla whatcha talking about willis!
Shame on me op!
Conversion..........wtf...?
Shame on you how about teaching instead of preaching.
Not everybody is a knowledgeable as you!
Friggin @!$@!#

rossv1

From the title of the thread I thought it'd be about someone who had already done the conversion too...

the fenda rolla

Here's your daily lesson young grasshopper, use ye olde SEARCH buttone....

And I know, it's a daily struggle being so knowledgeable.....but I will try to use my powers for good....

Carry on, and the next thread outta you bettah be about something useful you actually did to your car!

handsom-hustla

iTrader: (3)

i dont recall people stating the RL calipers were better than brembo or aftermarket BBk's but rather better "bang" for the buck.

4drviper

XLR8 stoptech kit with ST41 caliers.

1100 + free install because you can DIY easy.