ArthurL

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That's for a Brembo big brake conversion.. are the parts the same for a RL big brake conversion?

ArthurL

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Actually I just re-read the OP and you do not need to change out the sensors, knuckles, etc. You just need a custom bracket for the brakes.

I hate cars

Do a search, lots of info out there. It's much cheaper to go with an aftermarket BBK than to convert to the Brembos unless you find a wrecked TL and get a great deal on the parts.

Factory Brembos are 12.2". The cheap 12.6" Wilwood BBKs are around $600 if I remember right. I found my 13" Rotora BBK for $800 used.

BBKs are made for the 5at but not the 6mt so there are a minimal amount of parts to swap out. It took barely any longer than a normal brake job to install my 13" kit.

upnout

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For the RL calipers, you'll need 05-06 350Z brembo rotors (12.6-12.8 Diameter) , brackets, calipers, pads. SS lines over the OEM line, will help the brake pedal feel firmer. The BBK upgrade make a big difference in braking!

soulimports

Nice set up

ArthurL

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Has anyone used rotors bigger than the 350Z rotors with the RL calipers? I'm interested in seeing the 14" G37/370Z rotors used.

Comptechtl2367

When you get the rotors do you get them for the Brembo set-up or the non Brembo (for the 350z)?

binhsterbinh

Either or. Difference is about 0.2" in size different between 06+ Non Brembo and Brembo version -12.6" vs Brembo 12.8".

slowcl-s

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What he said, I am looking to do the 14" rotors as well. Will these work with the RL calipers?

pearlUA7

Well doneson!!!

slowcl-s

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What specs are your wheels? Thanks

djkrilla

Great Work! The calipers look great.

ohsixMTee

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Nice work.

One question though, those have more braking surface than the MT/TLS Brembos? Pictures can be a little deceiving but it looks like they cover less area.

ArthurL

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Has anyone successfully use G37 14" rotors with their RL calipers?

binhsterbinh

RL Factory Rotors as well as 06+ 350Z/370Z base rotors are 28mm thick. The Brembo 350Z rotors are 30mm thick which we know fits. The only question is whether the calipers with new pads would be able to grasp 32mm thick rotors found on the 14" FX50 Rotors. Who wants to be the guinea pig? One of us would have to purchase the rotor and test fit it.

Also, I think we would have to have Paul NVA-AV6 fab us a bracket that is 3/4" thicker to handle the rotor diameter increase.

One thing I know for sure is that the 14" rotors WILL NOT clear the factory 17" 5 spoke TL wheels. In fact, it might have trouble clearing some 18" wheels around the the outer edges of the wheel.

BTW, my current wheels are 18x8 with a 45mm offset for the person that asked. Also, the pads have a little more surface area than the TL Brembo pads.

bukjoe15

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Question. If my aftermarket rim centric center bore is 64.1 and the 350z is 66.1, would ky rims still fit or would I have to get a converter ring?

KidChenz89

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I was wondering which calipers would you guys recommend wilwood or the RL's?

djagh

Anybody have any idea how much of a pain it would be to get either the Brembo or RL front brake setup on a 2003 CL-S 6 Speed? Thanks!

24no7

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how much will the custome alluminium brackets will cost? I tried contact NVA-AV6 but didn't have any luck

KidChenz89

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i think theyre either 140 or 160 ...lol im looking for him too my RL caliper will be here in a few days

cokorote

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Where do you buy those cheap RL caliper guys?? I went to several local junk yard and I cant find em.

24no7

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is there a way to contact him?

KidChenz89

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I have tried to email him directly but no luck

cokorote

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Guys where do you buy the RL caliper?

KidChenz89

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Went to a few junk yard websites found mine for 95bucks a piece 60k miles on it...i went here http://www.car-part.com/

binhsterbinh

Follow up information post install for bleeding brakes

I've gotten a lot of emails from members asking me if I've noticed a soft or spongy brake pedal post install even after bleeding them. The advice I received from other sources on the forum has been to activate the ABS several times to purge all the possible air out of the ABS controllers. Once this is done, you'll need to re-bleed the front brake lines as the purged air and old fluid from the ABS controller goes back into the regular brake lines. I went ahead and re-bled all 4 lines just to be sure.

When I bled my system after the install, my pedal would still occasionally travel down to the floor, which meant there was still plenty of air in the system. Only after activating the ABS several times and re-bleeding would solve this problem. Member Kidchenz89 had the same issue, and his problem was solved by this method as well.

As for activating the ABS post install - the easiest places to do it would be a wide open street with no one behind you - preferably wet pavement or dirt where it is easy to lock up the tires (although not required). Basically you just go about 35mph or so and lay on the brake pedal as hard as you can and Voila! - Do this a couple times to make sure the ABS has fully cycled and go home and re-bleed your brakes.

SiriusCity

Looks really, really good.

Frankie02

i got a pair of those calipers for sale good condition

o4Komodo

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Bump.

Just wondering...
Would it be worth any sort of benefit to convert from the Brembos to the RL Calipers?

I found some locally at a scrap yard... wondering if I should pull the trigger on them.
I currently have a 6spd.

DomGSR-T

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Not really, get some good rotors and pads for front and get a real vented bigger brake kit for the back and you will have a very good gain! I have done it and it's a good modification.

Acura Noob

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51210-SEP-A01 KNUCKLE, R. FR.
51215-SEP-A01 KNUCKLE, L. FR.
were can i get them used? any one has any for sale.

BeezleTL85

off to the junk yard sites

Undying Dreams

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^ exactly

BeezleTL85

Rock auto has some set ups complete for under 360. Find rotors, SS lines and a mounting bracket and that's all I need?

Undying Dreams

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WHAT!? Link!!

I think that's all we need.

Arthur L is running Brakemotive rotors, bracket can be made by https://acurazine.com/forums/members/nva-av6-220339/

BeezleTL85

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,1704

Undying Dreams

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Okay, I've already got calipers on the way...looking into a rotor now...I see it was mentioned on page 1 that a 13" rotor is possible to do...would the bracket size change at all? Also...what car uses a 13" rotor that has the same bolt pattern the TL does?

Edit: After a little digging, I've found out the 2003 or whatever year you'd like...Mustang Cobra has a bolt pattern that matches the TL's AND has a 12.984" rotor.

I'll be researching a little more to be exact, I don't want any mishaps.

zachlone

Austin did you do this RL conversion yet??

maharajamd

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Don't believe so. He sold them.

People did the math and realized these actually degrade performance and brake bias.

zachlone

but they look cool