Originally Posted by pacman74
(Post 9575995)
Thanks for doing all of this, I think I might try the same thing. However, I'd want to clean up/repaint the calipers before putting them on. Anybody know the best way to do this w/o losing the brembo logo?
and dont repaint these with the autozone caliper paint....get the paint done at a body shop, cus then they'll paint it with the correct hi-temp paint and also clear it with a hi-temp clear...that way u get it looking OEM new |
Originally Posted by Erdin
(Post 9576054)
Hi curacaosfines,
what ebay stor did you get the disks from iv tryed to find them and couldent, how soon before you can try them out? http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ocautosports/ |
Are all the line the same as well?
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Breaking results please!
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Originally Posted by curacaosfinest
(Post 9576070)
you can buy the brembo hi-temp caliper decals on ebay for like 5 bucks i think
and dont repaint these with the autozone caliper paint....get the paint done at a body shop, cus then they'll paint it with the correct hi-temp paint and also clear it with a hi-temp clear...that way u get it looking OEM new |
Originally Posted by Erdin
(Post 9576081)
Are all the line the same as well?
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Originally Posted by curacaosfinest
(Post 9576160)
huh? i dont know if this is what you're asking but u have to get the G37s rotors, not the regular g37
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Originally Posted by Dudemaaanownsanrx7
How much do the stock FD rotors weigh?
Seems the 158mm C~C measurement on the lug mounted Brembos is pretty universal, a late Alfa Romeo "hot" version was the same and a pair off something Japanese, which I've got no idea about, was too. |
this is basically the greatest discovery of the 21st century.
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Originally Posted by Dudemaaanownsanrx7
(Post 9571266)
How much do the stock FD rotors weigh?
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Originally Posted by Erdin
(Post 9576173)
Oh no i mean the brake lines for the brake fluid. I think this is the thread of the year, keep up the good work:)
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Originally Posted by adam c
(Post 9576501)
My used OEM front rotor weighs 14.8 lbs.
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good job bro!
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Originally Posted by bewtew
(Post 9576554)
good job bro!
ur coming down for our churazco bbq on november 7th right?! |
Originally Posted by curacaosfinest
(Post 9576860)
thanks man, maybe you'll end up throwing this into your beast to try and stop that thing!!!
ur coming down for our churazco bbq on november 7th right?! |
Very interesting.
Can't wait to see what the field test data shows for breaking performance. Keep up the good work! Finding cross compadable components is just as exciting as new aftermarket accessories. |
Originally Posted by curacaosfinest
(Post 9576160)
huh? i dont know if this is what you're asking but u have to get the G37s rotors, not the regular g37
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there is the G37 and the G37S the "s" model has brembo's, hence the bigger rotor.
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Thanks! I guess I didn't see the "S"..
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Originally Posted by dregg100
(Post 9577660)
there is the G37 and the G37S the "s" model has brembo's, hence the bigger rotor.
so are the 370z brakes...i was surprised that they changed from brembo but ye all the OEM big brake kits from infiniti and nissan are made by Akebono well except the GTR of course lol |
Originally Posted by Deals Gap Rotary Rally
(Post 9577713)
Thanks! I guess I didn't see the "S"..
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Originally Posted by Diablo99
(Post 9576435)
this is basically the greatest discovery of the 21st century.
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How far are you from finishing the install mate have you thought about what could be used for the rear brakes? I guess it would have to be Brembo’s but what about the disks?
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Hmm, 355mm is a 14" rotor - the measurements you show are 13.2/13.3 or so - which is a 335mm rotor - the stock FD rotor is 11.8" if I remember correctly - and this is about an inch more in dia - so I think you have a 13.2" rotor - the ~330mm size rotors unless I'm missing something?
And oh - the Toyota calipers on the Z's - that was found in the 90's, so 20th century...::) |
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Ah yes now i remember why the tube had to be flipped... the staggered pistons LOL. The other problem I just remembered..... look at your hub here: Attachment 710748
I'm sure you noticed that you have to bolt them to the FRONT of the hub as you did in this next picture.... but look at the front of the hub mounts. Yup... guess what... only the BACK SIDE has been machined flat.... what you have done is mount the calipers to a NON PARALLEL plane caused by the uneven surface of the front of the hub. Basically, you need to PULL that assembly, take it to a machine shop, and have them machine as little off as they can parallel to the hub surface. This was another reason I gave up and sold off my calipers and rotors. Attachment 710749 Also, how are you running a 323mm caliper, with a 355mm rotor? Did you shave some off of the outer disc of the rotor? The curvature of the caliper should not fit with that larger size disc as the arc of the circle is different. If I remember correctly, it was a pretty close fit for me using the 223mm stock evo rotor... how you are doing this with a 255mm I dont know... im either remembering wrong or youre doing something very different. Lastly, if you ARE using a 255mm rotor and the pads are contacting that outer edge, you have EXTREMELY higher leverage than even the aftermarket brembo kit for the FD (332mm rotor).... and will need to dial back the pressure to the front rotors ALOT to compensate, or your rears will be doing nearly nothing. Not trying to be discouraging, but I've been there before and want to share what I've learned so you don't stumble upon the same problems I already found. -Heath |
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