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x'ed · 07-23-2007, 02:04 PM

Ok, I searched, I swear, so please dont yell at me. I want to get some real brakes on my 1989 hatchback and love my wheels, so I don't want to convert to five lug. I know this question has probably been asked 1,000,000 times. I found one willwood kit through google, but are there any other option?

ok (flame suit on), have at me

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rps13drift · 07-23-2007, 03:01 PM

You mother fucker!!!!!!!! J/K! Just do Q45 or z32 and drill the rotors to a 4 lug! A buddy of mine did this with q45 brakes 2 weeks ago and loves them!

Dream240 · 07-23-2007, 03:37 PM

I had 300zx brakes on the front of my old S14 with 4-lugs. Just re-drill the rotors to suit the 4-lug hub. Easy.

OptionZero · 07-23-2007, 03:54 PM

if u kno it's been asked before, then you can assume it's been answered before

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SexPanda · 07-23-2007, 04:00 PM

They make rotors and what not for 4 lug wheels. Im sure some slotted rotors, some good brake pads with some braided steel brake lines would do wonders. And some good rubbers is a must. I dont know about drilling rotors. It seems to me like one of those things you dont want to fuck up.

Kaotik25 · 07-23-2007, 04:17 PM

I'm running slotted rotors with Hawk pads and OEM calipers and they work great. Unless you are going to compete your car, OEM brakes with good pads and fluid is all you really need. I don't see the need for 6-bazillion-pot brake kit for street driving, except it'll make ur car looks cool and a target for thef.

S13NismoStyle · 07-23-2007, 04:35 PM

As stated before, i would highly recommend the q45 brakes. Its a very easy mod, just bolt on the new calipers and drill new rotors. Drilling rotors to 4 lug is very easy as well. I just use an old hub, take out 3 lug studs and bolt the last lug stud through one of the Five holes on the new rotor. Then just use a good 1/2 inch drill bit and drill the 3 remaining holes on the hub through the new rotor. Just make sure that you drill the holes straight, and i would also make sure you deburr the new holes well. Then just slap on the rotor.

You dont have to upgrade your MC for the q45's. Also you can get Hawk HPS pads for the q45 calipers which I also recommend.

Then just get a good set of pads and rotors for the rear or you can get z32 rear rotors and calipers.

Wei240 · 07-23-2007, 05:50 PM

180sx brakes, slap 'em on, done

ripnbst · 07-23-2007, 06:01 PM

^Just so happens to be selling a set hmmm... Kind of like listening to what a salesman tells you about thier product.

projectRDM · 07-23-2007, 06:17 PM

If it fits a 5lug car, it fits a 4lug with nothing more than a drill bit. Why it that so hard for people to understand?

NorCalEvo · 07-23-2007, 06:58 PM

brakes? what the hell are brakes? LOL!!! J/K man. I use z32's as well, and i like them fine. I guess its just going to be whatever you are financially capable of affording. I mean you can go really nutz and get a AEM big brake kit or something like that. I think they make some 4 and 6 pot upgrades, but be ready for a big $ out of your wallet. Kaotik25 says it best, that if you get a high end upgrade for the street, you are looking for trouble with theft!!! good luck on your upgrade.

kandyflip445 · 07-23-2007, 07:37 PM

http://fastbrakes.com/shop/index.php?cPath=30_41

On a damn platter.

ALEXTHESUS*PECT · 07-23-2007, 07:44 PM

that shit does look pretty good! but i think it's front onlyfor $630!

azndoc · 07-23-2007, 07:44 PM

Project Mu BBK or you fail.

OKay just kidding, what everyone else said upstairs. Just curious what are these wheels that you love sooooo.. much that you don't want to go 5 lug?

los_inc · 07-23-2007, 07:49 PM

is it possible to use a q45 caliper and maybe an evo rotor?

JDM Kid 510 · 07-23-2007, 07:57 PM

Endless brake...

sicarius82 · 07-23-2007, 08:31 PM

What do you want to do with the car? Is it going to be a "for show" car where you have 18" rims, low profile tires, and big ass rotors and calipers? Or is this meant for the streets/track events? I'm running stock calipers, stock rotors (soon to be brembo blanks), Hawk HP + pads, stainless steel lines, and synthetic quakerstate brake fluid. By the end of a track event, my brakes still bite as they did before the track event, no mushiness or fading. Like I said, it's all what you want. IMO, upgrade pads, lines, and brake fluid (even that's optional).

UfoZ8myCow · 07-23-2007, 08:53 PM

Yeah I want to see these wheels that are keeping you so attached to 4 lug... Does anybody on here have that 4 piston front kit that goes for $745?

projectRDM · 07-23-2007, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismornr

that shit does look pretty good! but i think it's front onlyfor $630!

$630 for $60 worth of used parts and some paint. Shit, I'm in the wrong business.

Jpooks_S13 · 07-23-2007, 09:15 PM

Z32 calipers and this http://phase2motorsports.stores.yaho...z32frbrro.html

Wei240 · 07-24-2007, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripnbst

^Just so happens to be selling a set hmmm... Kind of like listening to what a salesman tells you about thier product.

yep, and i actually answered his inquiry,
it doesn't get any easier than slapping onto a 4 lug, since it came from a 4 lug, and it's larger... i didn't make the product, nissan made it, lol

blitz180 · 07-24-2007, 01:01 AM

www.arizonazcar.com

Has brakes for 4 and 5 lug.

Sir · 07-24-2007, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sicarius82

IMO, upgrade pads, lines, and brake fluid (even that's optional).

I agree with you with the exception of brake fluid.
You know that if he doesn't put new fluid in there he's riding on the stuff that came with the car when it was new, as noone bothered to change it during the last 15or so years.

Plus its like 10bux for a bottle of SuperBlue. You'd be crazy not to change it.

x'ed · 07-24-2007, 01:54 PM

these are the wheels..

UfoZ8myCow · 07-24-2007, 02:29 PM

Oh dear god... Dude get your flame suit on quickly... If youre set on holding on to your 4 lugs for some Sportmax wheels I know a few members on here (read: ALL of them) that are going to want to slap you in public.

x'ed · 07-24-2007, 02:38 PM

i don't give a shit what other people think to be honest with you, I like my wheels, im not trying to impress anyone.

x'ed · 07-24-2007, 03:03 PM

but on another note, thanks for your help guys, and the brakes are just for hpde events for right now, not competing.

SexPanda · 07-24-2007, 03:33 PM

I just saw those drilled rotors up yonder. I dont know what I was thinking, but that looks pretty good. I guess my mind was matching up the 4 holes with the 5 holes, and changing the space between the holes and what not... Now that ive seen it, I would do it. But like R240NA said, 630 is a shitload for some used parts. I'd check out some local junk yards, or go to car-part.com. I swear to god thats the greatest site ever.

EDacIouSX · 07-24-2007, 03:37 PM

you can get the 300zx f+r calipers and go with max power rotar kits (4 + 5 lug drilled and its 330mm (almost 13inch) rotar. but thats like a $1500 setup total maybe if you got all the right parts. the rotars +brackets ru n600 for F+R

Bobafreak · 08-21-2007, 07:25 PM

Question regarding this does wilwood make the big brake kit for the 4 lug as well? i know they do for the 5 lug conversion?...hmm

07-23-2007, 02:04 PM	#1
x'ed Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: san dimas, ca. Age: 42 Posts: 251 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	4 lug brake kits Ok, I searched, I swear, so please dont yell at me. I want to get some real brakes on my 1989 hatchback and love my wheels, so I don't want to convert to five lug. I know this question has probably been asked 1,000,000 times. I found one willwood kit through google, but are there any other option? ok (flame suit on), have at me .

07-23-2007, 03:01 PM	#2
rps13drift Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ BRO!!!! Age: 39 Posts: 1,194 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: rps13drift Feedback Score: 6 reviews	You mother fucker!!!!!!!! J/K! Just do Q45 or z32 and drill the rotors to a 4 lug! A buddy of mine did this with q45 brakes 2 weeks ago and loves them! __________________ http://allies-drift.blogspot.com/

07-23-2007, 03:37 PM	#3
Dream240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inland Empire, California Age: 46 Posts: 2,188 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I had 300zx brakes on the front of my old S14 with 4-lugs. Just re-drill the rotors to suit the 4-lug hub. Easy. __________________ Don't mess with my monkey...he's loaded.

07-23-2007, 04:00 PM	#5
SexPanda Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Where ever there is free beer Posts: 3,239 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They make rotors and what not for 4 lug wheels. Im sure some slotted rotors, some good brake pads with some braided steel brake lines would do wonders. And some good rubbers is a must. I dont know about drilling rotors. It seems to me like one of those things you dont want to fuck up. __________________ BRAND NEW GReddy PRofec E-01 EBC for sale, Cheap!

07-23-2007, 06:01 PM	#9
ripnbst Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Age: 38 Posts: 814 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^Just so happens to be selling a set hmmm... Kind of like listening to what a salesman tells you about thier product. __________________ In the market for a Clean Coupe

07-23-2007, 03:54 PM	#4
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	if u kno it's been asked before, then you can assume it's been answered before search

07-23-2007, 04:17 PM	#6
Kaotik25 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 40 Posts: 332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm running slotted rotors with Hawk pads and OEM calipers and they work great. Unless you are going to compete your car, OEM brakes with good pads and fluid is all you really need. I don't see the need for 6-bazillion-pot brake kit for street driving, except it'll make ur car looks cool and a target for thef.

07-23-2007, 04:35 PM	#7
S13NismoStyle Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 186 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	As stated before, i would highly recommend the q45 brakes. Its a very easy mod, just bolt on the new calipers and drill new rotors. Drilling rotors to 4 lug is very easy as well. I just use an old hub, take out 3 lug studs and bolt the last lug stud through one of the Five holes on the new rotor. Then just use a good 1/2 inch drill bit and drill the 3 remaining holes on the hub through the new rotor. Just make sure that you drill the holes straight, and i would also make sure you deburr the new holes well. Then just slap on the rotor. You dont have to upgrade your MC for the q45's. Also you can get Hawk HPS pads for the q45 calipers which I also recommend. Then just get a good set of pads and rotors for the rear or you can get z32 rear rotors and calipers.

07-23-2007, 05:50 PM	#8
Wei240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: socal Posts: 1,778 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	180sx brakes, slap 'em on, done

07-23-2007, 06:17 PM	#10
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	If it fits a 5lug car, it fits a 4lug with nothing more than a drill bit. Why it that so hard for people to understand? __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

07-23-2007, 06:58 PM	#11
NorCalEvo Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Age: 44 Posts: 264 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: NorCalEvo Feedback Score: 1 reviews	brakes? what the hell are brakes? LOL!!! J/K man. I use z32's as well, and i like them fine. I guess its just going to be whatever you are financially capable of affording. I mean you can go really nutz and get a AEM big brake kit or something like that. I think they make some 4 and 6 pot upgrades, but be ready for a big $ out of your wallet. Kaotik25 says it best, that if you get a high end upgrade for the street, you are looking for trouble with theft!!! good luck on your upgrade. __________________ Drifting it one corner at a time.

07-23-2007, 07:37 PM	#12
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	http://fastbrakes.com/shop/index.php?cPath=30_41 On a damn platter. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

07-23-2007, 07:44 PM	#13
ALEXTHESUSPECT Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soul cal!! Age: 47 Posts: 4,387 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: ALEXTHESUSPECT Feedback Score: 5 reviews	that shit does look pretty good! but i think it's front onlyfor $630! __________________ *TEAM SUSPECT**

07-23-2007, 07:44 PM	#14
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 43 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Project Mu BBK or you fail. OKay just kidding, what everyone else said upstairs. Just curious what are these wheels that you love sooooo.. much that you don't want to go 5 lug?

07-23-2007, 07:49 PM	#15
los_inc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Joisey Bro. Age: 40 Posts: 826 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	is it possible to use a q45 caliper and maybe an evo rotor? __________________

07-23-2007, 07:57 PM	#16
JDM Kid 510 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bay Area Age: 38 Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Endless brake...

07-23-2007, 08:31 PM	#17
sicarius82 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Age: 42 Posts: 183 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What do you want to do with the car? Is it going to be a "for show" car where you have 18" rims, low profile tires, and big ass rotors and calipers? Or is this meant for the streets/track events? I'm running stock calipers, stock rotors (soon to be brembo blanks), Hawk HP + pads, stainless steel lines, and synthetic quakerstate brake fluid. By the end of a track event, my brakes still bite as they did before the track event, no mushiness or fading. Like I said, it's all what you want. IMO, upgrade pads, lines, and brake fluid (even that's optional). __________________ Man I love this place...

07-23-2007, 08:53 PM	#18
UfoZ8myCow Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vegas Posts: 1,227 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah I want to see these wheels that are keeping you so attached to 4 lug... Does anybody on here have that 4 piston front kit that goes for $745? __________________

07-23-2007, 09:15 PM	#20
Jpooks_S13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 37 Posts: 131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Z32 calipers and this http://phase2motorsports.stores.yaho...z32frbrro.html

07-24-2007, 01:01 AM	#22
blitz180 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Usa-shi, Oita-ken, Japan Age: 42 Posts: 169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	www.arizonazcar.com Has brakes for 4 and 5 lug.

07-24-2007, 02:29 PM	#25
UfoZ8myCow Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vegas Posts: 1,227 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh dear god... Dude get your flame suit on quickly... If youre set on holding on to your 4 lugs for some Sportmax wheels I know a few members on here (read: ALL of them) that are going to want to slap you in public. __________________

07-24-2007, 02:38 PM	#26
x'ed Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: san dimas, ca. Age: 42 Posts: 251 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i don't give a shit what other people think to be honest with you, I like my wheels, im not trying to impress anyone.

07-24-2007, 03:03 PM	#27
x'ed Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: san dimas, ca. Age: 42 Posts: 251 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	but on another note, thanks for your help guys, and the brakes are just for hpde events for right now, not competing.

07-24-2007, 03:33 PM	#28
SexPanda Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Where ever there is free beer Posts: 3,239 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just saw those drilled rotors up yonder. I dont know what I was thinking, but that looks pretty good. I guess my mind was matching up the 4 holes with the 5 holes, and changing the space between the holes and what not... Now that ive seen it, I would do it. But like R240NA said, 630 is a shitload for some used parts. I'd check out some local junk yards, or go to car-part.com. I swear to god thats the greatest site ever. __________________ BRAND NEW GReddy PRofec E-01 EBC for sale, Cheap!

07-24-2007, 03:37 PM	#29
EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 4,566 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	you can get the 300zx f+r calipers and go with max power rotar kits (4 + 5 lug drilled and its 330mm (almost 13inch) rotar. but thats like a $1500 setup total maybe if you got all the right parts. the rotars +brackets ru n600 for F+R

08-21-2007, 07:25 PM	#30
Bobafreak Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 909 Posts: 2,207 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Question regarding this does wilwood make the big brake kit for the 4 lug as well? i know they do for the 5 lug conversion?...hmm __________________ *VIOLENT RUNNING TRIBE* "Love is god, hatin is satin!"