KSport Big Brake Kit...any experience
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KSport Big Brake Kit...any experience
Hey im posting this in the 3rd Gen section so that alot of people check it out
i havent been able to find anyone thats done a review on the KSport BBK for our cars
does anyone have any experience, comments, complaints, etc..
im on the verge of picking up a BBK so it would be helpful if anyone has had actual track experience with these brakes
thanks,
VJ
i havent been able to find anyone thats done a review on the KSport BBK for our cars
does anyone have any experience, comments, complaints, etc..
im on the verge of picking up a BBK so it would be helpful if anyone has had actual track experience with these brakes
thanks,
VJ
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There is some talk about them in the wheel/suspension/brake section. Pretty much K-Sport/D2/Megan Racing are all the same. I remember a thread where some one actually got them. I will see if I can dig it up.
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^^^ to be really honest guys...i wised up lol
im all for doing DIY stuff, love getting my hands dirty and all...and both kits worked, got them all bolted up and all i needed to do was bleed the lines and go...but i got nervous
i do track days with my car and i saw someone boil their brake fluid in a miata, hit the wall and the car was totaled...that was the point at which i realized that as sure as i am that the brakes will work and all, im just not willing to take the risk
i sold all the parts and just saved until now, so i can buy a kit thats been tested and reviewed...i'll save the DIY for everything else on the car lol
im all for doing DIY stuff, love getting my hands dirty and all...and both kits worked, got them all bolted up and all i needed to do was bleed the lines and go...but i got nervous
i do track days with my car and i saw someone boil their brake fluid in a miata, hit the wall and the car was totaled...that was the point at which i realized that as sure as i am that the brakes will work and all, im just not willing to take the risk
i sold all the parts and just saved until now, so i can buy a kit thats been tested and reviewed...i'll save the DIY for everything else on the car lol
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If you are taking your car to the track, then There's other proven BBKs for our cars that have lots of track experience; Racing Brake, AP racing, Pettit, brembo, even Wilwood. Only reason to go with Ksport is price... If price is an issue, get a used kit of a brand that is proven (that's what I did).
If you plan on driving your car only on the street, maybe Ksport is a good option.
If you plan on driving your car only on the street, maybe Ksport is a good option.
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^ Thats exactly what I did. Bought a used kit and painted it. looks new.
^^ Thats why he is asking before spending money.
^^^What exactly were you unsure about.
What kind of brakes did the miata have. The boiling of the brake fluid could be because of poor maintence water contamination or the owner doing something wrong.
John
^^ Thats why he is asking before spending money.
^^^What exactly were you unsure about.
What kind of brakes did the miata have. The boiling of the brake fluid could be because of poor maintence water contamination or the owner doing something wrong.
John
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^ Thats exactly what I did. Bought a used kit and painted it. looks new.
^^ Thats why he is asking before spending money.
^^^What exactly were you unsure about.
What kind of brakes did the miata have. The boiling of the brake fluid could be because of poor maintence water contamination or the owner doing something wrong.
John
^^ Thats why he is asking before spending money.
^^^What exactly were you unsure about.
What kind of brakes did the miata have. The boiling of the brake fluid could be because of poor maintence water contamination or the owner doing something wrong.
John
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some nice pads, 2pc rotors(like DBA or Enless), and stainless lines and
better tires would work well already.
unless you are making 400+hp with the weight of a FD you won't
be needing it, it's mostly for the bling factory.
better tires would work well already.
unless you are making 400+hp with the weight of a FD you won't
be needing it, it's mostly for the bling factory.
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exactly what i needed to hear...i think im going to go with stop-tech
its decently priced, right around $2k for the fronts
and then some stainless lines for the rear and some good SRF fluid or RBF 600
for the stoptechs, should i get different pads than it comes with? or will the ones that come in the kit work well for the track?
its decently priced, right around $2k for the fronts
and then some stainless lines for the rear and some good SRF fluid or RBF 600
for the stoptechs, should i get different pads than it comes with? or will the ones that come in the kit work well for the track?
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Look into Endless MX72 pads and RF650 fluid, I've been very happy with my choices on track. Miata_mx5 here on the forum works for them and is constantly shipping boxes to me and my track-rat buddies
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Endless RF650: Same cost as SRF, but with a higher dry boiling point and better recovery once it boils. Part of the reason why most pro teams are using it, if not making the switch.
Stoptech kits usually come with PFC01 pads which are not bad for track pads. I have a set of ME20 pads for the Stoptech kit I can let go for somewhat cheap if you jump on it soon.
ME20 is one of our most popular upgrade pad for GT-R and Porsche track and DE guys from stock, and Stoptech pads. If noise and dust is an issue, MX72 is the right way to go.
http://www.endlessdata.info/Racing%2...0%28web%29.pdf
The ME20s I have were for a friends car, but he sold the car.
Stoptech kits usually come with PFC01 pads which are not bad for track pads. I have a set of ME20 pads for the Stoptech kit I can let go for somewhat cheap if you jump on it soon.
ME20 is one of our most popular upgrade pad for GT-R and Porsche track and DE guys from stock, and Stoptech pads. If noise and dust is an issue, MX72 is the right way to go.
http://www.endlessdata.info/Racing%2...0%28web%29.pdf
The ME20s I have were for a friends car, but he sold the car.
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should work for an fd but dont take my word im jus going based off the face our brakes are basicly the same as you 3d gen guys
http://store.revolutionbrake.com/marx7genii5l.html
http://store.revolutionbrake.com/marx7genii5l.html
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does the rf 650 only come in 500 ml bottles??
what pads should i use for the rear brakes??
just want to get a yay or nay from you guys before i go ahead and start swiping the plastic lol
this is the setup so far:
1. stoptech front bbk (im thinking either red or silver calipers)
2. rf650 fluid
3. MX72 pads
4. Rear pads (???)
5. rear braided lines
and also just for you guys knowing...i'm deciding between either Falken RT615k or Nitto NT05 tires
setup would be
(235 or 245)/ 40/18 on 18x9 wheel
and
275/35/18 on 18x10 wheel
what pads should i use for the rear brakes??
just want to get a yay or nay from you guys before i go ahead and start swiping the plastic lol
this is the setup so far:
1. stoptech front bbk (im thinking either red or silver calipers)
2. rf650 fluid
3. MX72 pads
4. Rear pads (???)
5. rear braided lines
and also just for you guys knowing...i'm deciding between either Falken RT615k or Nitto NT05 tires
setup would be
(235 or 245)/ 40/18 on 18x9 wheel
and
275/35/18 on 18x10 wheel
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RF650 only comes in 500mL cans for 2 reasons. 1) Aluminum does not absorb moisture as much as plastic, means longer shelf life. 2) 500mL makes for better fluid consumption. Open up a 1 L bottle of SRF and if you do not use all of it, you have to re-seal it and let it sit. Shorter long time usable life because brake fluid deteriorates quicker when opened and closed.
FD rear brakes do not do as much work as the fronts, SSY street pads should be more than enough. Front pads, use MX72 if you want a quiet, low dust versatile street/track pad. Circuit pads if you want a race pad (ME22, ME20, N03W, N35S, N05U, PC35 etc...)
FD rear brakes do not do as much work as the fronts, SSY street pads should be more than enough. Front pads, use MX72 if you want a quiet, low dust versatile street/track pad. Circuit pads if you want a race pad (ME22, ME20, N03W, N35S, N05U, PC35 etc...)
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does the rf 650 only come in 500 ml bottles??
what pads should i use for the rear brakes??
just want to get a yay or nay from you guys before i go ahead and start swiping the plastic lol
this is the setup so far:
1. stoptech front bbk (im thinking either red or silver calipers)
2. rf650 fluid
3. MX72 pads
4. Rear pads (???)
5. rear braided lines
and also just for you guys knowing...i'm deciding between either Falken RT615k or Nitto NT05 tires
setup would be
(235 or 245)/ 40/18 on 18x9 wheel
and
275/35/18 on 18x10 wheel
what pads should i use for the rear brakes??
just want to get a yay or nay from you guys before i go ahead and start swiping the plastic lol
this is the setup so far:
1. stoptech front bbk (im thinking either red or silver calipers)
2. rf650 fluid
3. MX72 pads
4. Rear pads (???)
5. rear braided lines
and also just for you guys knowing...i'm deciding between either Falken RT615k or Nitto NT05 tires
setup would be
(235 or 245)/ 40/18 on 18x9 wheel
and
275/35/18 on 18x10 wheel
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RF650 only comes in 500mL cans for 2 reasons. 1) Aluminum does not absorb moisture as much as plastic, means longer shelf life. 2) 500mL makes for better fluid consumption. Open up a 1 L bottle of SRF and if you do not use all of it, you have to re-seal it and let it sit. Shorter long time usable life because brake fluid deteriorates quicker when opened and closed.
UPDATED setup so far:
1. stoptech front bbk (im thinking either red or silver calipers)
2. rf650 fluid (x2 ??)
3. MX72 pads front
4. Hawk HP Plus pads rear
5. rear braided lines
either Falken RT615k or Nitto NT05 tires
wheel/tire setup would be
(235 or 245)/ 40/18 on 18x9 wheel
and
275/35/18 on 18x10 wheel
need approval from FD gurus please!!
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I recommend getting 3, 2 for the flush, 1 as a spare.
2 should be enough of budget is an issue. The fluid needs a full and complete flush as it does not mix with other fluids.
2 should be enough of budget is an issue. The fluid needs a full and complete flush as it does not mix with other fluids.
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