iceburns288

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I'm interested in new brakes because the stock ones SUCK! I'm thinking of a BBK but they are awfully expensive! My car will see occasional track use but a lot more driving through the hills/mountains of NC (we have so many great roads) so I wanted better brakes.

I'm pretty sure that just getting new brakes on the front and better pads on the rear would be sufficient, non? I don't need the absolute best brakes evarrrrr, but of course, if I'm spending this much money I want something worth it. I don't think I'd need a massive 14" kit or something like that, but about 13" rotors would be reasonable for my application, right?

How much am I looking to spend for a front kit like this? What if I buy them used?

Thanks for any help!

FirstZ

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I would recommend upgrading the stock-non brembo to a BBK . I've been running a wilwood 4pot 13.6" in the front, stock rears, for about 2,000 miles. It's a HUGE improvement over stock.

simstad

I went with 14" Stoptech BBK in front, stage 2 upgrade in rear(drilled OEM size rotors, Hawk pads, SS lines). About $2800 shipped from Paul at Avalon Racing. Couldn't be happier, stops like a SOB.

350Zteve

iTrader: (6)

Look into a set of factory Brembos. You can get the complete set of 4 used for less than a new front BBK.

Brian@Performance

iTrader: (3)

Actually, a new set of factory Brembos will cost over 5k!

I would highly suggest the Stoptech ST40 front brake kit as they're a great value for the price.
http://mynismo.com/products/?id=4206
Another good alternative for the price is the AP Racing brake kits.
http://mynismo.com/products/?id=3421

tig488

iTrader: (18)

thats why he said "used"

r26

but will the factory brembos be as good (heat fade, stopping power) as aftermarkets?

JasiJ

iTrader: (4)

Have you looked at Fast Brakes?
http://fastbrakes.com/shop/product_i...roducts_id=395

Or Arizona Z Car:
http://www.arizonazcar.com/300zxbrakes.html

I have been looking into both as I want looks and some stoppinig power, not going to the track, just street and dont want to spend a ton of $$

MoodDude

There are only two names of brake kits that I would put on a car that tracks a lot (and believe it or not Brembo is not one of them!). For cost, stopping power, and great pedal feel I would only put:

Stoptech or Rotora on my car!

I personally have Rotora on my car and have been tracking the h*ll out her lately on the same set of brake pads that came with the kit. And my braking zone is LESS than a 2000# car. And not having to change pads before and after an event is really, really nice. Plus, Rotora is at a really great price.
The reason I would not recommend Brembo is look at the total cost of ownership, you will see that it is the highest (intial purchasing and pad cost).

J Ritt

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It sounds like our 332mm front only kit would be a good choice for you...under $2000, and great setup for street or track. I ran this kit on my car for a long time on the street and track...only faded them once in back to back sessions with a pro driver (close to an hour straight of hammering them at Buttonwillow). You don't need the rear unless you're having heat issues: http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp...upgrades.shtml

FirstZ

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I've personally logged 3K miles on the fastbrakes.com wilwood kit, feels awesome! The kit was a direct bolt on, no trimming or shimming, and I cannot say enough about the customer service.

fahrenheit350

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14.25" 6-pot AP's with SS lines and Motul600 all around. Great brakes since they rarely fade. Only issue I have is ABS kicking in a tad early... I will prolly disable that later so I don't have to deal with it.

Tekwon-V

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wow looks huge!!!! and dont say "that's what they all say" lol

Kwame

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What size wheels are those 18"?