Finally got Brembo Brakes... Off an R35...
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look at your caliper instal pictures. if you read the bremo installation instructions on the bbk kits. it states that you always put the bleed valve on the top of the caliper, not on the bottom. the air bubbles rise during bleeding. if it is on the bottom there is a large chance of air getting trapped inside the caliper.
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look at your caliper instal pictures. if you read the bremo installation instructions on the bbk kits. it states that you always put the bleed valve on the top of the caliper, not on the bottom. the air bubbles rise during bleeding. if it is on the bottom there is a large chance of air getting trapped inside the caliper.
I think the OP already stated that this was a trial for offset fitment only.
Bo7n - I've got a few counterpoints and comments for your original post
and a request (not necessarily in that order):
1. PM me the contact information for the subject at brembo with whom
you spoke
2. I highly doubt that a Brembo factory rep would suggest that the quality
(or performance) of the gt-r braking setup is less than that which you have
in the 6 pot kit. Hence, I would like to speak with this person specifically
3. Brembo does not make this mounting hardware. The size of the rotor for
the kit which you purchased is significantly different (as is the rotor offset).
The caliper size is also significantly different.
4. Endless-R (not endless) manufactured its own bracketry to retrofit r32-r34
vehicles with the r35 brembo setup. Why would anyone undertake this exercise
if the hardware was readily available?
5. Why do I need stainless lines? The lines which came with the kit I purchased
connect properly.
6. Did you purchase both fronts and rears (ie the new 6/4 kit)? I was quoted
roughly $6.25k shipped (unistalled) to my door. This is roughly equal to the pricepoint
which I will have my kit installed for. In addition I will be able to use each and every
upgrade and pad available for the gt-r oe brembo setup.
7. Are you familiar with the design of the oe gt-r rear rotor? If so, you should
understand what I will have to deal with in order to get this installed. Trimming
the hat, potentially losing e-brake, etc...
8. Do you know what the pricepoint is for a complete gt-r oe brembo braking
setup?
9. Why would you characterize the purchase of this setup as a mistake...
oh... perhaps you would have had to pay retail price... that sucks.
10. There is in fact an 18" wheel which works with the r35 setup, an 18x9.5
+12 te-37. I made the mistake of assuming my 119x9.5 +12 te would fit, when
in fact it does not and will require a spacer.
I would like to speak with the rep from brembo asap.
Your insight will likely be invaluable in my experiment. or perhaps not.
and a request (not necessarily in that order):
1. PM me the contact information for the subject at brembo with whom
you spoke
2. I highly doubt that a Brembo factory rep would suggest that the quality
(or performance) of the gt-r braking setup is less than that which you have
in the 6 pot kit. Hence, I would like to speak with this person specifically
3. Brembo does not make this mounting hardware. The size of the rotor for
the kit which you purchased is significantly different (as is the rotor offset).
The caliper size is also significantly different.
4. Endless-R (not endless) manufactured its own bracketry to retrofit r32-r34
vehicles with the r35 brembo setup. Why would anyone undertake this exercise
if the hardware was readily available?
5. Why do I need stainless lines? The lines which came with the kit I purchased
connect properly.
6. Did you purchase both fronts and rears (ie the new 6/4 kit)? I was quoted
roughly $6.25k shipped (unistalled) to my door. This is roughly equal to the pricepoint
which I will have my kit installed for. In addition I will be able to use each and every
upgrade and pad available for the gt-r oe brembo setup.
7. Are you familiar with the design of the oe gt-r rear rotor? If so, you should
understand what I will have to deal with in order to get this installed. Trimming
the hat, potentially losing e-brake, etc...
8. Do you know what the pricepoint is for a complete gt-r oe brembo braking
setup?
9. Why would you characterize the purchase of this setup as a mistake...
oh... perhaps you would have had to pay retail price... that sucks.
10. There is in fact an 18" wheel which works with the r35 setup, an 18x9.5
+12 te-37. I made the mistake of assuming my 119x9.5 +12 te would fit, when
in fact it does not and will require a spacer.
I would like to speak with the rep from brembo asap.
Your insight will likely be invaluable in my experiment. or perhaps not.
Last edited by lgear080; Jun 4, 2009 at 05:54 AM.
hmm...i admire the idea, but i think for the same price with less work you could of gotten a nice BBK already made to fit.
But im in for the final outcome as well. Good Luck!
But im in for the final outcome as well. Good Luck!
With out a doubt you will be able to get this all to work, the question will remain in the end was it worth all the trouble, headaches, research, money, time etc... to do this mod. That is yet to be known, It all really depends on how much you paid for the brakes and total labor when finished.
The good news is... I will be all set for well under $6k all told. I am going through with
this and will keep everyone informed of completion via photos. Not only am I sure of
my project, I will keep the brakes for a long time and enjoy them greatly. I am excited
about having a one-off setup that sets the bar for braking on the Z.
Goblin -- Saw your car at D1, and I've gotta say -- Whoa. The pc'd Cosworth and
properly painted covers (and the ill password jdm timing cover!) really work. I have
seen your ride develop over the years, and it's really coming into it's own. What a
beast. all my best.
this and will keep everyone informed of completion via photos. Not only am I sure of
my project, I will keep the brakes for a long time and enjoy them greatly. I am excited
about having a one-off setup that sets the bar for braking on the Z.
Goblin -- Saw your car at D1, and I've gotta say -- Whoa. The pc'd Cosworth and
properly painted covers (and the ill password jdm timing cover!) really work. I have
seen your ride develop over the years, and it's really coming into it's own. What a
beast. all my best.
