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Firestorm · 11-16-2008, 06:38 AM

R33 GT-R Brembo brakes...bolt on and big enough for most people. at least it is for me. brakes held up nicely 4 laps in a row on the nurburgring north loop. i'm running EBC yellowstuff pads up front and some EBC OEM style rotors.

by the way...Brembo aluminum calipers are lighter than the (wayyyy smaller) Z32 cast iron calipers.

yaba94070 · 11-17-2008, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali 556

Sory,

I've been busy all week....Wrapped my front rotors on the track (Damn you ralliart pads) and bought a 300ZX BMC...

Time...give me Some Time...

Ali

dam... but rear info... bolted right up... caliper change??? waiting but anxiously....

s15specR · 11-17-2008, 08:28 AM

^ 2 patiently waiting this info.

Gumdo2000 · 11-17-2008, 11:02 PM

me tooooo, holding my breath

240trainee · 11-17-2008, 11:25 PM

Has anyone actually tried using the Z32 ebrake setup on a Evo rotor/ caliper rear setup? I'm wondering if the drums are the same size, if not guess I'll just stick to Z32 rear, Evo front.

Would be radder if they were all the bigger shit though....

Ali 556 · 11-18-2008, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240trainee

Has anyone actually tried using the Z32 ebrake setup on a Evo rotor/ caliper rear setup? I'm wondering if the drums are the same size, if not guess I'll just stick to Z32 rear, Evo front.

Would be radder if they were all the bigger shit though....

john c already done it....you can't use evo rotor and Z32 E-brakes..the inner diameter of the EVO rotor is too small

search the thread..i think it's on page 6-7-8

OptionZero · 11-18-2008, 03:12 AM

sigh

sti rear caliper or evo rear caliper (too lazy to look up which)

z32 rear rotors

z32 rear drum ebrake setup

or

you can cut out all this nonsense
and just use z32 everything all around and spend the difference in effort time and money on better pads and tires

240trainee · 11-18-2008, 08:25 AM

Ok, I was being lazy, I didn't think I saw anything solid about it my first run through this thread, only speculation.

I'm just thinking of ideas. The last thing my car needs is more brakes, So I want to give it more brakes.

racer98 · 11-18-2008, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

sigh

sti rear caliper or evo rear caliper (too lazy to look up which)

z32 rear rotors

z32 rear drum ebrake setup

or

you can cut out all this nonsense
and just use z32 everything all around and spend the difference in effort time and money on better pads and tires

Thanks man for 411 on this set up saved me a lot of time an next time I see ya buying ya a beer !

yaba94070 · 11-18-2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racer98

Thanks man for 411 on this set up saved me a lot of time an next time I see ya buying ya a beer !

he's gotta point.. but there still not brembo lol...

JohnC · 11-18-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaba94070

he's gotta point.. but there still not brembo lol...

As far as not being brembo.....

Stick with Z32 rears if you already have them

Piston size on STI caliper is smaller than z32 btw. not by much but still.

florante rea · 11-18-2008, 02:38 PM

^^^100% with Johnc, just stick to z32, alot of my friends running sti/evo front setup with my brackets tracked them hard with no problem. brembos all around are nice but stick with something already proven and have not yet failed. sti/evo fronts and z32 are perfect combination.

Gumdo2000 · 11-24-2008, 06:04 PM

updates pleaseeeeeee.

240trainee · 11-25-2008, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by florante rea

^^^100% with Johnc, just stick to z32, alot of my friends running sti/evo front setup with my brackets tracked them hard with no problem. brembos all around are nice but stick with something already proven and have not yet failed. sti/evo fronts and z32 are perfect combination.

Ok, I'll take you all's word for it.

I don't want to compromise performance for the look, hahahahaha. I'll waste money, but downgrading would be stupid.

markyboi · 11-25-2008, 09:46 AM

since there are 14 pages in this thread...

i think its safe to ask, "what size bmc are the guys using along with he brembo and z32?"

MrChow · 11-25-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markyboi

since there are 14 pages in this thread...

i think its safe to ask, "what size bmc are the guys using along with he brembo and z32?"

Read the thread....
JohnC just posted a link too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

As far as not being brembo.....

Stick with Z32 rears if you already have them

Piston size on STI caliper is smaller than z32 btw. not by much but still.

9s13Coupe3SX · 11-28-2008, 05:14 AM

Read thru all pages...the suspense is killing me.
Info on the rear EVO brembo setup.. pretty plz.

AznDrftr. · 11-28-2008, 05:39 AM

WOW.

this is freakin awesome.

wgJoY · 11-28-2008, 06:52 AM

wow.
I just spent a good hour or so browsing through all of this.

Some great, creative ideas.
super impressive. goddamn.

Gumdo2000 · 11-28-2008, 06:04 PM

man I can't wait any more. I think I am going to sell my evo brakes and move on to the Z32 set up. From the posting it seems like the Z32 will be more balanced set up than the evo. I also like the fact that everything fits well without brakets and adapters. I would've love to see that "Brembo" lettering on that red calipers. May be I should get those cheap ass brake cover...lol jk

JRas · 11-28-2008, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumdo2000

man I can't wait any more. I think I am going to sell my evo brakes and move on to the Z32 set up. From the posting it seems like the Z32 will be more balanced set up than the evo. I also like the fact that everything fits well without brakets and adapters. I would've love to see that "Brembo" lettering on that red calipers. May be I should get those cheap ass brake cover...lol jk

EVO fronts are better, sell the rear EVO's and get some Z32's

eek · 11-28-2008, 09:44 PM

Skyline GTR brakes have brembos that BOLT right up. R32/R33 GTR uses the Black brembo calipers. The R34 GTR has the GOLD ones. If your willing 2 drop the cash, every now and then a set pops up.

forum04pl · 11-28-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eek

Skyline GTR brakes have brembos that BOLT right up. R32/R33 GTR uses the Black brembo calipers. The R34 GTR has the GOLD ones. If your willing 2 drop the cash, every now and then a set pops up.

Yeah, it was said a page or so back.

Gumdo2000 · 11-28-2008, 10:19 PM

I could be wrong but I think it was Ali who said at the beginning of this thread that the front brakes were too powerful and the car would dive. I know he did not change the rears. only if he would update on how he installed the rears. I know you can get the r33 or 34 Brembos but the whole idea is to set up a good cheap set up. If you can find a set, they are so expensive that it's better to spend little more and get a stoptech or something else.

forum04pl · 11-28-2008, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumdo2000

I could be wrong but I think it was Ali who said at the beginning of this thread that the front brakes were too powerful and the car would dive. I know he did not change the rears. only if he would update on how he installed the rears. I know you can get the r33 or 34 Brembos but the whole idea is to set up a good cheap set up. If you can find a set, they are so expensive that it's better to spend little more and get a stoptech or something else.

So expensive? You can find a evo/sti front and rear Brembo setup for $600 or less usually. Stoptech you are looking at almost $2000 for ONLY fronts.

Gumdo2000 · 11-28-2008, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forum04pl

So expensive? You can find a evo/sti front and rear Brembo setup for $600 or less usually. Stoptech you are looking at almost $2000 for ONLY fronts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumdo2000

I know you can get the r33 or 34 Brembos but the whole idea is to set up a good cheap set up. If you can find a set, they are so expensive that it's better to spend little more and get a stoptech or something else.

Read carefully! I am talking about the the R33 and R34 Brembo, NOT Evo!

P.S. Let me know if you could find a get of STI Brembo under 800

Gumdo2000 · 11-28-2008, 10:57 PM

As I stated above, I already have a front and rear set of EVO Brembo, and looks like I am going to unload these. Too much work. This is what I think it will run me to upgrade.

500 for Evo Set
150-200 front brackets
200 to re-powder coat
200-400 rotors (depending on what u want)
100 Brake line
150-200 for Z32 parking brake set up
80-100 for parking brake cable
100 Z32 MC

total 1500, give or take couple hundred

OptionZero · 11-28-2008, 11:03 PM

Have you had a full 3Z setup with good pads, fluid, rotors, and tires?

If you haven't already tried that and found it to be inadequate, trying to find a "Better" setup is just stupid.

your price list above didn't include new pads

forum04pl · 11-28-2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumdo2000

As I stated above, I already have a front and rear set of EVO Brembo, and looks like I am going to unload these. Too much work. This is what I think it will run me to upgrade.

500 for Evo Set
150-200 front brackets
200 to re-powder coat
200-400 rotors (depending on what u want)
100 Brake line
150-200 for Z32 parking brake set up
80-100 for parking brake cable
100 Z32 MC

total 1500, give or take couple hundred

I understand it adds up, however for stoptechs as you referenced you are talking $1900 for front brake setup. As well as a Z32 BMC, some form of a rear brake setup (not cheap), parking brake cable, and other parts you may need or want to compliment your setup.

Even with your Evo setup you are still at least $1000 cheaper.

I had R34 Brembos on my s14 and they were nowhere near as cheap as my current Evo setup for the calipers themselves, but after brackets they were close. I picked up R34 fronts for $450. My Evo fronts I picked up for $200 and had rotors leftover from my old evo. Then bought brackets, ect.

No matter what, a brake setup should not be "cheap", however if you have read through this thread you will noticed that the evo/sti setup is effective and reasonable in price if you wait out for the right deals.

forum04pl · 11-28-2008, 11:14 PM

Oh and I should add for everyone's knowledge. EvolutionM is your friend if you are looking for a cheap rotor solution to your setup. Most of the time you can find evo guys that will give away their used rotors that still can be resurfaced.

11-17-2008, 08:28 AM	#393
s15specR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,023 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	^ 2 patiently waiting this info. __________________

11-17-2008, 11:25 PM	#395
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 38 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Has anyone actually tried using the Z32 ebrake setup on a Evo rotor/ caliper rear setup? I'm wondering if the drums are the same size, if not guess I'll just stick to Z32 rear, Evo front. Would be radder if they were all the bigger shit though.... __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

11-18-2008, 08:25 AM	#398
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 38 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Ok, I was being lazy, I didn't think I saw anything solid about it my first run through this thread, only speculation. I'm just thinking of ideas. The last thing my car needs is more brakes, So I want to give it more brakes. __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

11-18-2008, 02:38 PM	#402
florante rea Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: king of prussia, pa Age: 44 Posts: 1,448 Trader Rating: (43) Feedback Score: 43 reviews	^^^100% with Johnc, just stick to z32, alot of my friends running sti/evo front setup with my brackets tracked them hard with no problem. brembos all around are nice but stick with something already proven and have not yet failed. sti/evo fronts and z32 are perfect combination. __________________ fdrea

11-16-2008, 06:38 AM	#391
Firestorm Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Age: 38 Posts: 371 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	R33 GT-R Brembo brakes...bolt on and big enough for most people. at least it is for me. brakes held up nicely 4 laps in a row on the nurburgring north loop. i'm running EBC yellowstuff pads up front and some EBC OEM style rotors. by the way...Brembo aluminum calipers are lighter than the (wayyyy smaller) Z32 cast iron calipers.

11-17-2008, 11:02 PM	#394
Gumdo2000 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	me tooooo, holding my breath

11-18-2008, 03:12 AM	#397
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	sigh sti rear caliper or evo rear caliper (too lazy to look up which) z32 rear rotors z32 rear drum ebrake setup or you can cut out all this nonsense and just use z32 everything all around and spend the difference in effort time and money on better pads and tires

11-24-2008, 06:04 PM	#403
Gumdo2000 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	updates pleaseeeeeee.

11-25-2008, 09:46 AM	#405
markyboi Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: california Posts: 1,105 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	since there are 14 pages in this thread... i think its safe to ask, "what size bmc are the guys using along with he brembo and z32?"

11-28-2008, 05:14 AM	#407
9s13Coupe3SX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somewhere Ca Posts: 800 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	Read thru all pages...the suspense is killing me. Info on the rear EVO brembo setup.. pretty plz.

11-28-2008, 05:39 AM	#408
AznDrftr. BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 254 \| Texas. Age: 38 Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: AznDrftr. Feedback Score: 3 reviews	WOW. this is freakin awesome.

11-28-2008, 06:52 AM	#409
wgJoY Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 626 Posts: 634 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	wow. I just spent a good hour or so browsing through all of this. Some great, creative ideas. super impressive. goddamn.

11-28-2008, 06:04 PM	#410
Gumdo2000 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	man I can't wait any more. I think I am going to sell my evo brakes and move on to the Z32 set up. From the posting it seems like the Z32 will be more balanced set up than the evo. I also like the fact that everything fits well without brakets and adapters. I would've love to see that "Brembo" lettering on that red calipers. May be I should get those cheap ass brake cover...lol jk

11-28-2008, 09:44 PM	#412
eek Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Age: 44 Posts: 1,025 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Skyline GTR brakes have brembos that BOLT right up. R32/R33 GTR uses the Black brembo calipers. The R34 GTR has the GOLD ones. If your willing 2 drop the cash, every now and then a set pops up.

11-28-2008, 10:19 PM	#414
Gumdo2000 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I could be wrong but I think it was Ali who said at the beginning of this thread that the front brakes were too powerful and the car would dive. I know he did not change the rears. only if he would update on how he installed the rears. I know you can get the r33 or 34 Brembos but the whole idea is to set up a good cheap set up. If you can find a set, they are so expensive that it's better to spend little more and get a stoptech or something else.

11-28-2008, 10:57 PM	#417
Gumdo2000 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As I stated above, I already have a front and rear set of EVO Brembo, and looks like I am going to unload these. Too much work. This is what I think it will run me to upgrade. 500 for Evo Set 150-200 front brackets 200 to re-powder coat 200-400 rotors (depending on what u want) 100 Brake line 150-200 for Z32 parking brake set up 80-100 for parking brake cable 100 Z32 MC total 1500, give or take couple hundred

11-28-2008, 11:03 PM	#418
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Have you had a full 3Z setup with good pads, fluid, rotors, and tires? If you haven't already tried that and found it to be inadequate, trying to find a "Better" setup is just stupid. your price list above didn't include new pads

11-28-2008, 11:14 PM	#420
forum04pl Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: boston Posts: 573 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Oh and I should add for everyone's knowledge. EvolutionM is your friend if you are looking for a cheap rotor solution to your setup. Most of the time you can find evo guys that will give away their used rotors that still can be resurfaced.