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g6civcx · 12-16-2007, 07:11 PM

I'm looking for suggestions for calipers. The only constraints is they have to be OEM. They can be from any car, but it has to be OEM. I would like to also exclude exotic marques like Porsche, Ferrari, etc., namely due to price and availability.

Right now my top choice is Evo 8-9 Brembos or Z33 Track Brembos.

Any suggestions?

Quigs · 12-16-2007, 07:18 PM

Can I ask why you wanna stay with OEM options?

OptionZero · 12-16-2007, 07:22 PM

z33 track brembos are heavy as fuck

wilwood is probably the best bang for the buck, but for whatever reason u want OEM...

is there any reason why aluminum 30mm 300zx calipers aren't good enough...?

g6civcx · 12-16-2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

z33 track brembos are heavy as fuck

This is what everybody says, but the brakes is the one part I don't mind unsprung weight on.

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

is there any reason why aluminum 30mm 300zx calipers aren't good enough...?

I prefer bigger for roadracing, but Z32 calipers are actually my 3rd choice. I'm carrying more front end weight than an average S13 so every bit helps.

OEM = discount on replacement parts. When you go through a set of pads every other week, it adds up.

Koopa Troopa · 12-17-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by g6civcx

When you go through a set of pads every other week, it adds up.

Buy something other than OEM replacement pads...

I have 33 GTR Brembo's with Apex*i 2 peice rotors and Endless CC-X pads up front. Works greats.

Wilwood's will be cheaper than any OEM setup on initial cost and rebuild.

Dousan_PG · 12-16-2007, 07:23 PM

wilwood for sure
cost
availability
and quality

Slidin240Wayz · 12-16-2007, 07:24 PM

R32 GTR setup from courtesy.

sijia10358 · 12-16-2007, 07:41 PM

just get the F430 yellow brembo brakes with the carbon rotors lol j/k....wilwoods are good but..$$$

yokotas13 · 12-16-2007, 08:41 PM

Listen, all i have to say
is my R32 GTR, with drilled rotors, stinless lines, and stock BMC, with endless CCR and CCX (i have both) stops my 3800 lbs wagon, in the mountains, for liek 30 minutes at a time

OEM is best IMO.

g6civcx · 12-16-2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by yokotas13

Listen, all i have to say
is my R32 GTR, with drilled rotors, stinless lines, and stock BMC, with endless CCR and CCX (i have both) stops my 3800 lbs wagon, in the mountains, for liek 30 minutes at a time

OEM is best IMO.

I have Z32 1 1/16" master, full stainless lines from master to caliper, 180SX front and stock rear.

I can't do drilled discs for my application because repeated triple digit stops will crack it even factory Brembo drilled discs.

I think right now Z32 aluminium is my top choice unless I can source Brembo calipers at a cheaper price. I can get the Z32 for about $300US for the front pair.

yokotas13 · 12-16-2007, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by g6civcx

I have Z32 1 1/16" master, full stainless lines from master to caliper, 180SX front and stock rear.

I can't do drilled discs for my application because repeated triple digit stops will crack it even factory Brembo drilled discs.

I think right now Z32 aluminium is my top choice unless I can source Brembo calipers at a cheaper price. I can get the Z32 for about $300US for the front pair.

My Cedric has Blanks with GTRs (well HCR32 right now i took the GTR off to rebuild) and from triple digit to slower, and hten back i never had a problem with endless pads.
i also added stainless lines front and rear, and Trust brake fluid.

xcusememisswyn · 12-16-2007, 09:49 PM

Z32's with the proper BMC setup rocks.

On street tires at full weight, they never let me down.

I imagine with a race setup, at the cost, they would be more than sufficient.

98koukile · 12-16-2007, 10:22 PM

Z06 6 piston calipers are like $200 each new IIRC. Just need to find a 14" rotor I think

xcusememisswyn · 12-16-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 98koukile

Z06 6 piston calipers are like $200 each new IIRC. Just need to find a 14" rotor I think

200 each for the calipers?!?!

No way. Not a chance.

Maybe 2000?!

Edit:
These are dirt cheap actually.

But the 6-Pistons, not so much.

Although the 6-pistons at that price would still be a badass setup.

ROIDMONKEY · 12-16-2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by xcusememisswyn

200 each for the calipers?!?!

No way. Not a chance.

Maybe 2000?!

Edit:
These are dirt cheap actually.

But the 6-Pistons, not so much.

Although the 6-pistons at that price would still be a badass setup.

plus u need special brackets for the calipers

cdlong · 12-16-2007, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by xcusememisswyn

200 each for the calipers?!?!

No way. Not a chance.

Maybe 2000?!

no, he's right, like $200 each. i saw it too on a corvette forum. maybe even the one you posted. there was a huge brake thread here a while back and i think they were in it.

this is what i was talking about. starts on page 7 i think.
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ighlight=brake

this is where the info came from. don't know if the prices are still valid.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=calipers

xcusememisswyn · 12-16-2007, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cdlong

no, he's right, like $200 each. i saw it too on a corvette forum. maybe even the one you posted. there was a huge brake thread here a while back and i think they were in it.

this is what i was talking about. starts on page 7 i think.
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ighlight=brake

this is where the info came from. don't know if the prices are still valid.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=calipers

Click the links in my post, they are just the underlined words.

The 2-piston ones are dirt cheap, the 6-pistons are over 2K

ROIDMONKEY · 12-16-2007, 10:33 PM

After a few problems i finally finished my brake setup. i have Z32 calipers(aluminum) with PBM 13" rotors at front using HAWK PADS , for the rear im using also a Z32 calipers with (Z32) Project MU rotors using SPL lines all around . fucking amazing how this thing brake no joke
totally went over my budget with this setup . i spent way more that what i spected

g6civcx · 12-16-2007, 10:48 PM

Fabrication is no problem. I can get any caliper to fit.

Z06 calipers? Maybe I'll look into that.

98koukile · 12-16-2007, 11:32 PM

I found the older Z06 calipers for $110 brand new but its only a 2 piston caliper like the Q45

cdlong · 12-17-2007, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by xcusememisswyn

Click the links in my post, they are just the underlined words.

The 2-piston ones are dirt cheap, the 6-pistons are over 2K

thanks, i know how to use the internet. he said the calipers cost $200 each and you implied that they cost $2k each. the kit costs a lot, but in the link i posted it was $1k less. even still, for a system of that caliber $2400 for all four wheels is cheap.

also, the sliders you posted are far from complete. you still need pads, rotors, and brackets.

xcusememisswyn · 12-17-2007, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cdlong

thanks, i know how to use the internet. he said the calipers cost $200 each and you implied that they cost $2k each(sarcasm fixed with edit). the kit costs a lot, but in the link i posted it was $1k less(still not $400). even still, for a system of that caliber $2400 for all four wheels is cheap(duh. read edit).

also, the sliders you posted are far from complete. you still need pads, rotors, and brackets.(but thats still cheap for four calipers!!)

Thats what my edit said.
You may know the internet, but you fail at sarcasm and reading comprehension.

R32 GTR is a brembo setup right? Is it really that much better than Z32s?

Doin brakes over the winterrrrr

Slidin240Wayz · 12-17-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by xcusememisswyn

R32 GTR is a brembo setup right? Is it really that much better than Z32s?

Doin brakes over the winterrrrr

R32 GTR is a Sumitomo setup.

R32 GTR VSpec (II) is a Brembo setup.

ROIDMONKEY · 12-17-2007, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Slidin240Wayz

R32 GTR is a Sumitomo setup.

R32 GTR VSpec (II) is a Brembo setup.

U the man,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

xcusememisswyn · 12-17-2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Slidin240Wayz

R32 GTR is a Sumitomo setup.

R32 GTR VSpec (II) is a Brembo setup.

Is this what I see on the IFXX thread?

ROIDMONKEY · 12-17-2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by xcusememisswyn

R32 GTR is a brembo setup right? Is it really that much better than Z32s?

i think there is a brembo setup and a none brembo for the R32. dont think is a big of a diferent tho

Anto · 12-17-2007, 01:26 AM

What about STi Brembos?
Evo/STi calipers use a 32mm rotor, z32 is 30mm I think z33 brembos are 30mm thick too.

Just be careful with the evo 8 brown-bo's. the first gen calipers always fade and peel.

TheWolf · 12-17-2007, 08:57 AM

the porterfield pads for my alcons are $75 a caliper last multiple track day events. I've got 4 on them right now and plenty of pad life. OEM pads just won't hang.

g6civcx · 12-17-2007, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TheWolf

the porterfield pads for my alcons are $75 a caliper last multiple track day events. I've got 4 on them right now and plenty of pad life. OEM pads just won't hang.

I don't mind going with aftermarket pads so long as they fit OEM calipers. At least in a pinch I can get OEM pads easily without having to wait for specialty pads to arrive.

I actually like my setup now. I run Hawk pads and Brembo discs, but I know that if I need replacement parts and can't wait for shipping, I can always run auto parts store Maxima pads and Altima discs.

I only want to upgrade the calipers because I'm going 5 lug.

pbcstylez · 12-17-2007, 12:23 PM

What about porsche 993 brakes?

http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...CS%20Stage%203

12-16-2007, 07:11 PM	#1
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Recommend me brake calipers I'm looking for suggestions for calipers. The only constraints is they have to be OEM. They can be from any car, but it has to be OEM. I would like to also exclude exotic marques like Porsche, Ferrari, etc., namely due to price and availability. Right now my top choice is Evo 8-9 Brembos or Z33 Track Brembos. Any suggestions?

12-16-2007, 07:23 PM	#6
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yokotas13 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milford, CT Age: 40 Posts: 10,519 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: yokotas13 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Listen, all i have to say is my R32 GTR, with drilled rotors, stinless lines, and stock BMC, with endless CCR and CCX (i have both) stops my 3800 lbs wagon, in the mountains, for liek 30 minutes at a time OEM is best IMO. __________________ 2015 Subaru Outback Overlander - Wagonofdoom

12-16-2007, 07:18 PM	#2
Quigs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Age: 37 Posts: 477 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Can I ask why you wanna stay with OEM options?

12-16-2007, 07:22 PM	#3
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	z33 track brembos are heavy as fuck wilwood is probably the best bang for the buck, but for whatever reason u want OEM... is there any reason why aluminum 30mm 300zx calipers aren't good enough...?

12-16-2007, 09:49 PM	#12
xcusememisswyn Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Age: 37 Posts: 856 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Z32's with the proper BMC setup rocks. On street tires at full weight, they never let me down. I imagine with a race setup, at the cost, they would be more than sufficient. __________________ You gonna drive it, or buy it a dress?

12-16-2007, 10:22 PM	#13
98koukile Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Mass Age: 38 Posts: 949 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Z06 6 piston calipers are like $200 each new IIRC. Just need to find a 14" rotor I think __________________ Just talking about cars, one at a time Horsepower sells cars torque wins races -Shelby

12-16-2007, 10:33 PM	#18
ROIDMONKEY Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HollyFLORIDA Posts: 2,027 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: ROIDMONKEY Feedback Score: 4 reviews	After a few problems i finally finished my brake setup. i have Z32 calipers(aluminum) with PBM 13" rotors at front using HAWK PADS , for the rear im using also a Z32 calipers with (Z32) Project MU rotors using SPL lines all around . fucking amazing how this thing brake no joke totally went over my budget with this setup . i spent way more that what i spected

12-16-2007, 10:48 PM	#19
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Fabrication is no problem. I can get any caliper to fit. Z06 calipers? Maybe I'll look into that.

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98koukile Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Mass Age: 38 Posts: 949 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I found the older Z06 calipers for $110 brand new but its only a 2 piston caliper like the Q45 __________________ Just talking about cars, one at a time Horsepower sells cars torque wins races -Shelby

12-17-2007, 01:26 AM	#27
Anto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 862 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	What about STi Brembos? Evo/STi calipers use a 32mm rotor, z32 is 30mm I think z33 brembos are 30mm thick too. Just be careful with the evo 8 brown-bo's. the first gen calipers always fade and peel.

12-17-2007, 08:57 AM	#28
TheWolf Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange Park, FL (Jax) Posts: 1,468 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the porterfield pads for my alcons are $75 a caliper last multiple track day events. I've got 4 on them right now and plenty of pad life. OEM pads just won't hang. __________________ Eye on the Prize

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