Hey Guys-

going to install my stoptech 4wheel big brake kit on saturday.. any hints n tips? i saw the Performance Nissan install.. i'm thinking about taking apart the hub and removing the heat shield all together instead of cutting it.. and i know about the shaving of the rear pieces--

i'll be taking lots of picts and maybe a write up-

anything i should know about prior?

also will be putting on the rest of my suspension mods too wee!!

 

It is a little bit of a pain to bang the heat shield back but not too bad. The front hubs are reasonably easy to remove but rears are tougher.

The caliper bolts are extremely hard to get off/on. I'd leave the bolts loose until you are done bleeding the brakes since you'll need to get the calipers verticle to do it properly.

Don't forget to upgrade the brake fluid. ATE blue makes it easy to see the old versus new and it's better quality.

 

Ahh--

yes. the install went well-

a few pointers for those attempting it to do it themselves:

1. front disc brake dust covers can be easily removed with four 17mm bolts in the back of the hub/wheel bearing and you can take off the dust shield yourself and trim it off the car.
2. front brake pads need a little wiggle here n there to fit the bridge- i had to shave down the top of the brake pad (rather shave it down a little) in order to have the bridge fit well.
3. rear brakes are a *****. the dust shield? i dunno about the rotating cutting disc- but that inside dust shield next to where the new aluminum bracket goes needs alot of cutting/sanding down.
4. that rear knuckle that needs to be sanded down, damn. it has to be EXACTLY flush with the new aluminum bracket in order to have the rear caliper sit flush... tedious but manditory.
5. bleed the brakes ( BOTH bleed valves!!!) from Rear Right, Rear Left, Front Passenger, Front driver. and repeat.
6. if you hear clicking noises on hard braking. rebleed that corner, and make sure the rotor is sitting exactly flush with the wheel and the hub and make sure the rotor doesnt move with the wheel in place!
7. make sure the pedal feel is nice n firm and then... enjoy!

great brakes.. i love em! AND YES they will fit stock Track Rays.

--cheston