figgie;1997771 said:
I am not. what I will tell you that those AutoX folks on stock sized rotors, regardless of pads will see massive amount of brake fade. That is the rotors fault not the pads. Basic physics 101.
P.S. I quit sinking money into "the Black Hole" a LONG time ago.
This is something I've yet to work around without a BBK, the size isn't that bad, but the thickness of the stock rotors leaves much to be desired
Grandavi;1997783 said:
I think what figgie is saying... Is that your cutting corners the hard way. I have done that and regret everytime I have. It's always been more money/cost/headache.
Found the 4 pot calipers, only knew about the 2's before. It looks like you may be trail blazing though, but doesn't look that expensive. Just getting into researching options for "better brakes" now that I am encroaching the 500 rwhp territory, hence my interest.
My big question is, if they would work and be worthwhile, why can't I find one done already. Scratching this one as a "not suitable option" for me, though.
I'm not trying to cut corners, I'm trying to reach my goals without overshooting them.
I realize that what I'm doing is considered unconventional, but I'm hoping to accomplish finding a middle ground that will give me and others a new option without goin balls to the wall on a brake system
My fear also is that it won't work due to the lack of info of it. But I figure its better to ask and find out for sure than pass up an opportunity.
jdmfreak;1997790 said:
I understand what you are saying yhatzee I have drilled/slotted rotors and good pads /new fluid and experience crazy amounts of brake fade/hot brakes if I bomb the corners near my parents place but the amount I drive that hard doesn't justify the price of a BBK (I will be getting a Arizona once I can afford it due to the power I plan on attaining, and the fact that it eventually will be tracked that has been the plan from the start, even bought 18" wheels to accommodate back when I was n/a)
The fact is if you want a better than stock braking system chances are you aren't going to be happy with the ratio of money to performance you will get without going BBK
Everyone is just trying to make sure you don't spend money on something that won't cause enough change to appease your needs, if you are set on keeping your wheels as far as I have learned from my research you won't get much better than stock calipers and top of the line pads
That is why I am looking into a factory replacement option, so as to reduce the cost
erformance ratio.
I appreciate the thoughtfullness of trying to keep me from wasting my money, but I have considered my options and this is the best option for me.
akito;1997831 said:
If you're planning to keep the 16s then there isn't much out there other than the previa 2 pots calipers and better rotors ( if this is considered a worth while upgrade). I'm not sure but the nightpager kit MIGHT work if you use the 300zx rotors and not the 350z track rotors...which isn't much of an upgrade at all since the 300zx rotors are actually smaller than the supra's. Most people upgrade their wheels to accommodate their brake set ups and there's nothing wrong with what you want but it limits to what you can use.
Yes I am we'll aware of how much 16"s limit my options. It really sucks because I'm running 18"s right now and I have to downsize in order to get the style I want.
