El cheapo (literally) big brake?

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Old 10-04-2012, 05:47 PM
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El cheapo (literally) big brake?

so..... long story short, is there a base TL with stock caliper, CUSTOM BRACKET, and whatever 13-13.5inch rotor that fits under OEM 17" ?

i don't know how expensive brackets will run but if it can be done cheap($100 per corner?), isn't it a very cost-effective upgrade compared to 4P caliper?
i mean,, when i got my rotor red f**king hot with yellowstuff, the fluid didn't boil and it felt alright.

just wondering.
Old 10-08-2012, 02:33 PM
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Better tires would be a more worthwhile upgrade to improve braking performance. A larger rotor will decrease acceleration.
Old 10-08-2012, 04:45 PM
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Whatca looking for? Shorter distances or braking endurance. Different paths...
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if you want a relatively inexpensive bbk, buy a pair of RL calipers, have paul (nva-av6) make you some brackets then buy some rotors (either 350z rotors or rotors from heeltoe for the RL calipers)
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Old 10-08-2012, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by vr6vdub
Better tires would be a more worthwhile upgrade to improve braking performance. A larger rotor will decrease acceleration.
i can't even lock up my tires when rotors go red hot.
i'll try to get lightweight rotors. oh well it's close to axis anyway, won't matter much.

Originally Posted by geekybiker
Whatca looking for? Shorter distances or braking endurance. Different paths...
endurance.

Originally Posted by 04socalTL
if you want a relatively inexpensive bbk, buy a pair of RL calipers, have paul (nva-av6) make you some brackets then buy some rotors (either 350z rotors or rotors from heeltoe for the RL calipers)
350z rotors have 66.1 hub (but our cars have 64.1), is it okay to fit? i always wanted to ask. becuz if i can i'll just buy a pair of 350/370z rotor around 13" and get local shop to machine a bracket for me.
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