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Impalla · 04-01-2015, 01:45 PM

Sorry if this is not the place to post this.
I do not know much about brakes and what makes them all different. I am wanting to get some Brembos for an s14 build but dont feel like spending 6k+ for a set. Now. there is a guy on craigslist selling the set from an evo VII for 1300. Could i just use those? or would it be too different? What would i have to do to be able to use those if i even can?

Reece · 04-01-2015, 02:46 PM

Breaks? Never heard of them...

In all seriousness. Ever thought of looking into doing a Brembo SRT8 conversion? Brackets are only like $250, 14 inch rotors... They're really cool.

simmode1 · 04-01-2015, 02:49 PM

First off... I think you're referring to 'Brakes'. Secondly, it's rare to see an S-Chassis outgrow Z32 brakes... Thirdly, why use some tired JDM only setup when CTS-V brake swaps exist for pretty cheap? http://www.ctsvbrakeswap.com/nissan/...aliper-bracket

e1_griego · 04-01-2015, 02:52 PM

Why do you need big brakes? Just for looks? What are you doing with the car?

!Zar! · 04-01-2015, 02:53 PM

Your brakes are only as effective as the tires connected to them.

TheRealSy90 · 04-01-2015, 02:55 PM

I've never had stopping problems with the oem s13 brakes lol.

sil80takashi · 04-01-2015, 02:59 PM

just get these and you're all set

coupesallday! · 04-01-2015, 03:08 PM

Yup run those and you'll get superb braking.^^^^

Impalla · 04-01-2015, 04:07 PM

It has been brought to my attention that I am an idiot and don't know how to spell. xD

Impalla · 04-01-2015, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by e1_griego

Why do you need big brakes? Just for looks? What are you doing with the car?

This thing is a Tōge project.

e1_griego · 04-01-2015, 04:21 PM

Right.

Some good pads will get you through crown point just fine.

TougeSR20Kid · 04-01-2015, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Impalla

This thing is a Tōge project.

*sigh* its Touge... But yeah if you already have an s14 with 5 lug you'd have to be an idiot to go with anything other than z32 brakes they'll be plenty for your application. I mean the stock brakes work just fine so long as you got traction, not too insane of power set up, and good pads (I'm talking about actually good pads like hawk or stoptech or project mu not just the high end wagners or whatever shit they try and sell you at O'reallys).

simmode1 · 04-01-2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Impalla

It has been brought to my attention that I am an idiot and don't know how to spell. xD

Your spelling was fine. What you did wrong was use a homonym.

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Originally Posted by Impalla

This thing is a Tōge project.

Keep it simple, dude. Brakes are the last thing you want to over-complicate. You think guys in Japan in daily driven street drifters are doing exotic Evo brembo swaps? Not saying it can't be done, but in most cases, it's completely unneccessary. But if you're serious about touge, I'd love to see your wheel/tire setup.

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Originally Posted by TougeSR20Kid

But yeah if you already have an s14 with 5 lug you'd have to be an idiot to go with anything other than z32 brakes they'll be plenty for your application. I mean the stock brakes work just fine so long as you got traction, not too insane of power set up, and good pads (I'm talking about actually good pads like hawk or stoptech or project mu not just the high end wagners or whatever shit they try and sell you at O'reallys).

^^^This. And LOL @ O'Reallys! But go ahead & pull the trigger on that setup you're eyeing. I'm sure anything is possible with enough effort, resources and $$$.

Ilya · 04-01-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by e1_griego

Right.

Some good pads will get you through crown point just fine.

Hahahah that's great statement. It's all in the skill of braking. Don't forget that you also have a transmission and an engine to help you stop, not just go.

rawgarage · 04-01-2015, 05:07 PM

All kinds of errors in here

TheRealSy90 · 04-01-2015, 05:10 PM

With a combo of at the limit braking, engine/clutch braking, downshifting, and ebrake assistance, a stock s13 can stop pretty fucking quickly. Just takes some skill, and or urgency (trying not to crash your shit)

Bushido · 04-01-2015, 06:28 PM

I heard that Sentra Spec-V brembos bolt right on to S chassis...

simmode1 · 04-01-2015, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushido

I heard that Sentra Spec-V brembos bolt right on to S chassis...

They're smaller than Z32 calipers though...

I guess they're good for the 4 lug guys...

XMcEvilson · 04-01-2015, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by simmode1

They're smaller than Z32 calipers though...

I guess they're good for the 4 lug guys...

I have 4 lug z32 brakes

TougeSR20Kid · 04-02-2015, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by XMcEvilson

I have 4 lug z32 brakes

Exactly, just get the rotors re-drilled for 4x114.3 and you're in business.

RalliartRsX · 04-02-2015, 01:31 PM

Wait, who the hell is charging 1300 for a set of Evo brembos?!?!

Fuck dat!

04-01-2015, 01:45 PM	#1
Impalla Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Portland Oregon Age: 31 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ive got a break question Sorry if this is not the place to post this. I do not know much about brakes and what makes them all different. I am wanting to get some Brembos for an s14 build but dont feel like spending 6k+ for a set. Now. there is a guy on craigslist selling the set from an evo VII for 1300. Could i just use those? or would it be too different? What would i have to do to be able to use those if i even can? Last edited by Impalla; 04-01-2015 at 04:09 PM..

04-01-2015, 02:49 PM	#3
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	First off... I think you're referring to 'Brakes'. Secondly, it's rare to see an S-Chassis outgrow Z32 brakes... Thirdly, why use some tired JDM only setup when CTS-V brake swaps exist for pretty cheap? http://www.ctsvbrakeswap.com/nissan/...aliper-bracket __________________ "Simplicity is the key to brilliance." - Bruce Lee

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!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Your brakes are only as effective as the tires connected to them. __________________

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Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I heard that Sentra Spec-V brembos bolt right on to S chassis... __________________

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e1_griego Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 40 Posts: 2,722 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Why do you need big brakes? Just for looks? What are you doing with the car?

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sil80takashi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: OC Posts: 422 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	just get these and you're all set

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Impalla Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Portland Oregon Age: 31 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It has been brought to my attention that I am an idiot and don't know how to spell. xD

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e1_griego Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 40 Posts: 2,722 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Right. Some good pads will get you through crown point just fine.

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rawgarage Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: h o u s t o n Age: 36 Posts: 5,986 Trader Rating: (75) Feedback Score: 75 reviews	All kinds of errors in here

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RalliartRsX Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,793 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	Wait, who the hell is charging 1300 for a set of Evo brembos?!?! Fuck dat!