Witch would be better for city/hwy driving, Slotted or Drilled rotors?
If and when i oreder the kit, will i need new shims for the pads?
Im planing on installing them myself, since i am mechanicly inclinded just need instrucktions

 

go for the slotted and just grab a can/tube of Permatex Anti Squeal compound

 

When will people realize that sqealing brakes doesn't mean brake failure...

that said, this kit is a huge improvement over hawk HPS... you won't be sorry if you get it.

 

^ Also I went with the slotted due to drilled having the chance of cracking. Highly recommend this kit though for STREET use. Excellant upgrade!

 

I just think the drilled rotors really don't even look good unless they're huge like porsche rotors. Nissan OEM sized rotors with drill holes... just doesn't do it for me. The slotted don't draw much attention but still look pretty nice...

 

True but I think this is the "Best Bang for the Buck" brake upgrade for non-Brembo owners.*

*For street use.

 

Does the kit come with instructions? Ive never installed new rotors or pads on a car before let alone new brake lines and fluid. Are there any special tools required?

 

No special tools and is pretty simple. Might want to recuit someone that has brake knowledge though. You'll need someone anyhow to help flush the brake fluid.

 

Yeah you just need a big ratchet/ socket wrench with various sized sockets, a breaker bar (if your jack handle fits over your wrench you're good to go), pliers, a tube to attach to bleeder valve, a container to catch brake fluid that bleeds out, a small wrench to open the bleeder valves, and most importantly A FRIEND TO HELP!

Brake cleaner and shop towels, and GLOVES are a must.

A bungee cord to hang the brake calipers from the suspension components is a good idea, you don't want to dangle the caliper from the brake line.

Make sure you prop the car up with jack stands, you don't want to do this 1 corner at a time on the stock jack.

It does come with instructions IIRC. at least for the brake lines, which is the hardest part.

Overall, pretty time consuming, but not too bad. Chebosto helped me do mine since I was totally clueless.

 

I don't think it was time consuming. 2-3hrs at most with a buddy and both know what you're doing.

 

Here are some pics for the other day:




BTW: Thats the left rear brake.

 

Gotta love that inner ring of rust mine are the same way obviously

 

Maybe we should use a black magic marker to cover it up. LOL

 

Well i picked up my kit yesterday from Performance Nissan. Ill be installing mine this weekend since i have 3 days off for New Years.

Anyone have any tips, when they installed there?

 

Extra set of hands are always helpful!

 

Attached is a picture of the AXXIS pads im installing with my Stoptech Stage 2 kit. The question is, on the pad itself is that a shim? and would i need to install my oem shim on to them?

Ill be install the kit Sunday.

Thanks

 

I honestly don't remember the pads but do know that I installed them with the OEM shim.

 

ok so if i was going to get two sets of pads 1 for street and 1 for track which two would they be. And also i want rotors that i can live with daily, but i dont want it to hold me back on the track which would they be slotted or drilled, or both.

 

Drilled rotors sometimes crack under track conditions. I suggested the slotted there. The Axxias are a great pad but are for more daily driving. Read through this thread as track day pads have been mentioned.

 

so Cobalt Friction Spec VR for track and axxis ultimate for daily driving with slotted rotors. Anything else you would chang or should i be good to go.