Stoptech 4 wheel BBK Installed!
05-04-2004, 07:05 PM
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Stoptech 4 wheel BBK Installed!
I got Stoptech 4 wheel Big Brake Kit installed today. Black caliper, cross-drilled 14" rotors front and back.
Man! It barely clears my stock Track Rays rims and fills the entire wheel perfectly!
Bought it for used at 4500 miles, and it's perfect condition.
Now when are my 19" Volk LE37T's are coming!!
Couldn't fully test the new brake's capability since I rained today and my front tires are almost slick due to feathering, (waiting for new fronts covered by the warranty. Thanx to the new TSB
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but I love this kit!
Here are some pictures during install:
Man! It barely clears my stock Track Rays rims and fills the entire wheel perfectly!
Bought it for used at 4500 miles, and it's perfect condition.
Now when are my 19" Volk LE37T's are coming!!
Couldn't fully test the new brake's capability since I rained today and my front tires are almost slick due to feathering, (waiting for new fronts covered by the warranty. Thanx to the new TSB
) but I love this kit!
Here are some pictures during install:
05-04-2004, 08:36 PM
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have a question if you dont mind answering about install:
Did your brakes come with the pads already installed in the calipers? If so, when you install the brakes to the car, did you have to disassemble the pads from the calipers and reinstall them after mounting the calipers onto the car?
Appreciate it if you can answer, thanks!
Did your brakes come with the pads already installed in the calipers? If so, when you install the brakes to the car, did you have to disassemble the pads from the calipers and reinstall them after mounting the calipers onto the car?
Appreciate it if you can answer, thanks!
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05-04-2004, 09:11 PM
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Hmm. First, I got this kit used from someone at Ebay. It had 4500 miles on it, and when I got it, all the pads were installed at the caliper along with bracket so it was just a simple bolt-on after putting rotor in. (Although the rear was such a pain-in-the-a$$, involving lot'sa fabrication and adjustment)
So I can't really answer your questions because I don't know how the new kit comes with.
So I can't really answer your questions because I don't know how the new kit comes with.
05-04-2004, 09:25 PM
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Originally posted by seanrulz
Hmm. First, I got this kit used from someone at Ebay. It had 4500 miles on it, and when I got it, all the pads were installed at the caliper along with bracket so it was just a simple bolt-on after putting rotor in. (Although the rear was such a pain-in-the-a$$, involving lot'sa fabrication and adjustment)
So I can't really answer your questions because I don't know how the new kit comes with.
Hmm. First, I got this kit used from someone at Ebay. It had 4500 miles on it, and when I got it, all the pads were installed at the caliper along with bracket so it was just a simple bolt-on after putting rotor in. (Although the rear was such a pain-in-the-a$$, involving lot'sa fabrication and adjustment)
So I can't really answer your questions because I don't know how the new kit comes with.
Anyhow, they looks great!!! Although, may i suggest you can powdercoat them red or silver to make them outstand more cos your car is black too.
05-04-2004, 09:42 PM
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benzz280- Nope, I didn't take the pads off the caliper before installing them. Pads were stuck nicely in place as is, and it just sung right into the rotor.
I also wanted to get red calipers because red calipers look awesome especially on black cars. (Sever forum members has that setup and it's...man...) But I didn't have a choice since it was used and the Volks I ordered are Gold rims, so I thought red caliper won't get along very well with Gold rims. But I shall see. I can always have it powdercoated later. (I'm thinking about powdercoating it to Gold too, just like stock OEM Brembo I had before.)
I'm running KW Variant 3 coilovers. Height, Rebound/Compression adjustable. Awesome coilovers!
I paid about $3k plus $hit load of shipping. Still a lot better deal than buying a brand new one tho.
I also wanted to get red calipers because red calipers look awesome especially on black cars. (Sever forum members has that setup and it's...man...) But I didn't have a choice since it was used and the Volks I ordered are Gold rims, so I thought red caliper won't get along very well with Gold rims. But I shall see. I can always have it powdercoated later. (I'm thinking about powdercoating it to Gold too, just like stock OEM Brembo I had before.)
I'm running KW Variant 3 coilovers. Height, Rebound/Compression adjustable. Awesome coilovers!
I paid about $3k plus $hit load of shipping. Still a lot better deal than buying a brand new one tho.
05-05-2004, 05:01 AM
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That kit looks awesome! The StopTech caliper looks 2 times bigger than the Brembo, geez! I prefer the black calipers on black cars to keep that subtle look, but couldn't you send them to StopTech to be repainted?
05-05-2004, 06:09 AM
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I could, but it'll be a b*tch to send them back and forth because those calipers are heavy like hell, and shipping cost will be lunatic.
And I couldn't wait anymore until I put'em on!
And I couldn't wait anymore until I put'em on!
05-05-2004, 06:39 AM
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Wow, considering you'll get a whole heap of money for your Brembos, this swap cost you not much money at all. By the way, set-up looks splendid. Let us know your impression when it clears up.
By the way, set-up looks splendid. Let us know your impression when it clears up.
05-05-2004, 12:07 PM
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I already posted my Brembos for sale on Vendor classified forum.
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ghlight=brembo
I have a sale pending to the guy with best offer, but if the deal falls, I'll repost the thread for sale again.
leemik- I got this kit used by ebay. Waiting time was about a week?
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ghlight=brembo
I have a sale pending to the guy with best offer, but if the deal falls, I'll repost the thread for sale again.
leemik- I got this kit used by ebay. Waiting time was about a week?