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thich · 04-11-2002, 05:28 PM

Hey everyone,

when people do brake upgrades, they only upgrade the front brakes right?
I remember my friend did the Z32 swap and it looked like he only upgraded the front brakes..
anyone care to explain why only the front?
I went to Brembo and looked at what setups they offered for the 240, and it's only the front as well.
the 240 has 4 wheel disc brakes does it not? (i was told this)

*sykikchimp* · 04-11-2002, 05:59 PM

because its cheaper, and 75% of your braking power is in the front.  Having the rear brakes upgraded would make the braking balance better. It's not necessary though.  Also I hear its a major pain in the Arse to set it up to keep the ebrake if you upgrade the rears with 300zx brakes too.

There are Several guys around that have all four done.  It just takes a little more time and money.

rotaryknight · 04-12-2002, 01:40 AM

How easy is it to upgrade a S13 4 lug to the 95+ SE 5 lug?

04-11-2002, 05:28 PM	#1
thich Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey everyone, when people do brake upgrades, they only upgrade the front brakes right? I remember my friend did the Z32 swap and it looked like he only upgraded the front brakes.. anyone care to explain why only the front? I went to Brembo and looked at what setups they offered for the 240, and it's only the front as well. the 240 has 4 wheel disc brakes does it not? (i was told this) __________________ ------ former Zilvia username: kitoro

04-11-2002, 05:59 PM	#2
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	because its cheaper, and 75% of your braking power is in the front.  Having the rear brakes upgraded would make the braking balance better. It's not necessary though.  Also I hear its a major pain in the Arse to set it up to keep the ebrake if you upgrade the rears with 300zx brakes too. There are Several guys around that have all four done.  It just takes a little more time and money. __________________

04-12-2002, 01:40 AM	#3
rotaryknight Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How easy is it to upgrade a S13 4 lug to the 95+ SE 5 lug? __________________ Daily Driver- 91 240 SX SE...S13 Blacktop HKS FMIC, EVC IV, W/G, Racing Suction, DP, Dual Drager, springs/pillow ball mounts Whiteline sway bars Tokico blues Koyo Radiator, Fluidyne fan J30 VLSD stock exterior. Fun Car- 94 FD3S (TO4S). The White HKS FD in FnF......may she rest in pieces.