Don't actually need BIG BRAKES just want the look
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Don't actually need BIG BRAKES just want the look
Hey everyone, so my z is a daily driver and not a track car. I frankly have no use for $3000 brakes. I need good brakes but not racing brakes, the only reason I want Brembos or AP's is because I think the look of those bright yellow or red calipers is beautiful. Do caliper covers look cheesy or like the real deal? And is there a way to get nicer and better looking brakes without paying an arm and a leg?
Edit: Caliper Covers aren't happening under any circumstances
Edit: Caliper Covers aren't happening under any circumstances
Last edited by UZ_; 08-30-2015 at 02:56 PM.
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Put on your Nomex.
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lol go ahead and roast me. It's just a matter of fact, I'm a student and I'm saving money right now and trying to save as much as I can. I would like to make these brakes work or at least get the look without dropping tons of money, if it can't happen then I will wait.
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To get a stock Brembo kit that would be the brakes that come off the Grand Touring? So I would have to buy them used? I suppose repainting the calipers is a good project I could always have fun with
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the stock Brembos came on both the track and grand touring Z33 models. You'll find them on the classified boards here or other places. They are the real deal and are available (used) for way less than $3K. Caliper covers not only look cheesy, but ARE cheesy. They'll earn you plenty of distain from enthusiasts once you park your car.
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the stock Brembos came on both the track and grand touring Z33 models. You'll find them on the classified boards here or other places. They are the real deal and are available (used) for way less than $3K. Caliper covers not only look cheesy, but ARE cheesy. They'll earn you plenty of distain from enthusiasts once you park your car.
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I'm trying to make sure that I can afford the brembos and the maintenance costs.
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Me? Kind? Hell hath frozen over!
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Saw them on eBay for like $15. Caliper covers are out of the question at this point though. Brembo calipers seem to be about $800 for four (used). When it comes to brake changes, rotors and pads, how much is the brake change going to run me? Will any rotor/pad work with the new calipers? Will I have to change my lines when I install the new Calipers?
I'm trying to make sure that I can afford the brembos and the maintenance costs.
I'm trying to make sure that I can afford the brembos and the maintenance costs.
It doesn't sound as though you're used to working on cars, so you might want to study the DIY section to prepare for it. This is a medium level project and might be the perfect one to get your hands dirty with!
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If you like the look, why not just rattle-can spray the color. Super cheap, and you have the brake look you want. ftw.
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Caliper covers are non-functional cosmetic junk. The Brembo option on 350Zs included larger brake rotors (12.67" vented fronts and 12.1" solid rears) and it's worth buying new ones to go with fresh pads. Swap out your old rubber lines for new stainless ones and change out your brake fluid for fresh DOT4 fluid at the same time.
It doesn't sound as though you're used to working on cars, so you might want to study the DIY section to prepare for it. This is a medium level project and might be the perfect one to get your hands dirty with!
It doesn't sound as though you're used to working on cars, so you might want to study the DIY section to prepare for it. This is a medium level project and might be the perfect one to get your hands dirty with!
Working on cars is something I love but I don't know much yet so I'm always ready to read, watch videos or someone else do it, and work to get better at!
If you have any useful info regarding brakes you want to send me I'll read it all! Also if you know of anywhere I can go to learn about cars and specifically z's that would be awesome!!
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Save your money and get the real thing or don't do it at all.
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That's actually a great idea. If they don't come out ok, well then I buy the brembo or similar brand calipers and waste $20 on spraypaint. If they work then **** I just saved $780 (minimum). When spray painting are there any parts i need to cover or watch out for? I would imagine the piston can't get paint on it.
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Don't actually need BIG BRAKES just want the look
Originally Posted by jhc
Ah, No.
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Amazon.com: Generic 4 Front/rear Universal Disc Brake Caliper Cover Manso Style Medium+small Red 3d: Automotive
BOOM!!! lol jk
But yes, save your money and get quality
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