brake upgrade - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

ocska04 · 03-25-2008, 08:22 PM

ok check it out so im doing a z32 front brake upgrade on my s14. I have everything but the brake booster does it really matter if i dont do that for now and just go with bmc and everything else

boogerlovers · 03-25-2008, 08:25 PM

i dont think that its mandatory....

, but why wouldn't you do it??? it has a higher capacity and puts out more pressure...

hrdprkin180 · 03-25-2008, 08:26 PM

I didnt do it with my old 14, and that bitch stopped NICE!

IIIXziuR · 03-25-2008, 08:28 PM

Its only like $135 new and you really feel the full benefit, I think it should be a must but I guess it's mandatory.

shade · 03-25-2008, 08:31 PM

I don't if this relates on the S14 but I remember that on the S13 you would be fine with a BMC from an automatic car which is comparable to the Z31 BMC. This only applies to front brake upgrades only.

ocska04 · 03-25-2008, 09:49 PM

ok well one of the reasons why i havent gotten it is due to kinda short on cash at the moment and i have all the other stuff... 30mm cast iron calipers, brand new rotors. and new brake pads coming in tomorrow oh and a tokico bmc

Dream240 · 03-26-2008, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IIIXziuR

Its only like $135 new and you really feel the full benefit, I think it should be a must but I guess it's mandatory.

That's $135 you can spend somewhere else. As long as your S13/S14 booster is working fine don't mess with it. The real deciding factor for the braking power is the MC not the booster. As for the differences in booster size, simply adjust the brake pedal travel at the adjusting rod and you should be able to get the brakes to engage rather close to the top (about 1/2" to 1" is good)

The difference in boosters in relation to pedal stiffness is minimal, unless you're a wimp. Shoot I would be more worried about my clutch pedal stiffness than the brake pedal.

03-25-2008, 08:22 PM	#1
ocska04 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: L.A Posts: 151 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	brake upgrade ok check it out so im doing a z32 front brake upgrade on my s14. I have everything but the brake booster does it really matter if i dont do that for now and just go with bmc and everything else

03-25-2008, 08:25 PM	#2
boogerlovers Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palmdale Age: 37 Posts: 1,082 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	i dont think that its mandatory...., but why wouldn't you do it??? it has a higher capacity and puts out more pressure... __________________

03-25-2008, 08:26 PM	#3
hrdprkin180 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cen-Cal Age: 41 Posts: 613 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: hrdprkin180 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I didnt do it with my old 14, and that bitch stopped NICE! __________________

03-25-2008, 08:31 PM	#5
shade Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego Age: 36 Posts: 509 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't if this relates on the S14 but I remember that on the S13 you would be fine with a BMC from an automatic car which is comparable to the Z31 BMC. This only applies to front brake upgrades only. __________________

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

03-25-2008, 08:28 PM	#4
IIIXziuR Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Left Hand Path Posts: 2,655 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Its only like $135 new and you really feel the full benefit, I think it should be a must but I guess it's mandatory.

03-25-2008, 09:49 PM	#6
ocska04 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: L.A Posts: 151 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok well one of the reasons why i havent gotten it is due to kinda short on cash at the moment and i have all the other stuff... 30mm cast iron calipers, brand new rotors. and new brake pads coming in tomorrow oh and a tokico bmc