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Gumdo2000 · 11-28-2008, 11:45 PM

With new pads, rotors, and other items, the price climes up fast (providing that the calipers don't need rebuilding). I was using Stoptech as an example and I can get lot cheaper than 2k for the front set up. After all set and done, the price gap may be only couple of hundred dollars. couple hundreds is lot of money but is it worth your time, aggravation, downtime, and frustration of test fitting and making it work? For couple of hundred more I rather get all new hardware and shinny parts that fits right first time.

To change gears, let me ask you how did the brake feel between the Z32 set up, R33 Brebo, and Evo set up?

MrChow · 11-29-2008, 04:45 AM

Why does the same type of question keep on coming up in this thread?? All the info you need is in this thread. This is great thread. It has all the info you need for Evo/Sti brake setup and plus some extra stuff.

A quick sum up for Best bang for the buck.

Anything else that's better around/under $2k go to 240SX AZcar Brakes or else it over $2.5k and well if your getting that you shouldn't be here.

Cheaper stuff: Z32, Q45, 180sx stuff or just refreshers.

I don't want hear it. Search it... There soo much info on brakes on these forums it isn't funny anymore.

I swear if I have to I'll just make a Brake bible for 240sx.

Gumdo2000 · 12-03-2008, 12:59 AM

anyone know how to install EVO rear?

cdlong · 12-03-2008, 06:00 PM

it's amazing that you can type but not read.

Gumdo2000 · 12-03-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdlong

it's amazing that you can type but not read.

neither can you. The subject installing the REAR EVO brakes were never touched. So far everyone has talked about installing STI, Z32, rotors and Z32 parking brake. I am look to see if some has fabricated a braket for the rear using the EVO brake. So far Ali has been no help on this department.

I took my rear brakes off over the weekend and I can't see how you can mount the rear EVO brakes without a braket. The mounting holes were not even close!

racer98 · 12-03-2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdlong

it's amazing that you can type but not read.

think you summed up about 98% of the forums

MrChow · 12-03-2008, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumdo2000

neither can you. The subject installing the REAR EVO brakes were never touched. So far everyone has talked about installing STI, Z32, rotors and Z32 parking brake. I am look to see if some has fabricated a braket for the rear using the EVO brake. So far Ali has been no help on this department.

I took my rear brakes off over the weekend and I can't see how you can mount the rear EVO brakes without a braket. The mounting holes were not even close!

Reason why is it's way too much work to do make a bracket when you can just use STI or Z32 caliper.

Now get off.

Gumdo2000 · 12-04-2008, 02:51 PM

If you can fab up a bracket for the front why would it be any harder for the rear?

STI caliper piston is smaller than the EVO.

Z32 caliper would be a easy bolt on but I think it will too funny with Evo front and Z32 in the back.

I think I'll just fab up the rear. I'll post on how it goes once I start (I have shitty 2 new Tockico shocks leaking right now that I have to deal with first).

MrChow · 12-04-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumdo2000

If you can fab up a bracket for the front why would it be any harder for the rear?

STI caliper piston is smaller than the EVO.

Z32 caliper would be a easy bolt on but I think it will too funny with Evo front and Z32 in the back.

I think I'll just fab up the rear. I'll post on how it goes once I start (I have shitty 2 new Tockico shocks leaking right now that I have to deal with first).

*sigh* Read again plz.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

Agreed.

I actually had the chance to test both rear setups and I have to say, stick with the z32 rears.

anyone want to buy rear sti calipers especially after I pretty much ruined my chances of selling them here

I have front sti, rear z32 and a 17/16 z32 bmc with very sticky dunlop direzza 02G tires. I drove without the above bmc for a while and all I can say, as it has been said before, it is a must have and I have a eu spec car originally AT which comes stock with a bigger mc and z32 front calipers. Get the BMC, you will never regret it!
I ran them both on a high speed and hard braking course. With the z32 bmc the z32 rear felt better and the car would just shed speed and keep very stable under braking especially trail braking.
Dont get me wrong, the setup with sti rears felt awesome, just the z32 were better for me at least.

Good info??

eek · 12-04-2008, 06:18 PM

How would that be funny? The z32 has bigger pistons than the sti, so it stops better than running the the sti rears. If you want the looks, either get the rear z32 powder coated in red or paint them red to match the front evo brembos. If all you care for is looks, grab some ebay covers and slap them on the rear.

Gumdo2000 · 12-04-2008, 06:44 PM

Well let see the front calipers will say BREMBO and rear would say NISSAN, even if you painted both in same color. Caliper cover, now you're talking my language.

I know this will not apply to everyone, I already have a set of Evo and I rather not go through of selling them and getting Z or Sti.

OptionZero · 12-04-2008, 08:09 PM

yeah it's sooo hard to sell brakes...

eek · 12-04-2008, 08:30 PM

SIGH.
1.Go get some z32 rear calipers
2.Have someone grind off the "NISSAN" off the calipers
3.Get them powercoated
4.Go buy some "BREMBO" stickers and slap them on the now blank spot where the "NISSAN" used to be.
5. Install them and go tell everyone you have front and rear Brembo calipers.

JRas · 12-04-2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eek

SIGH.
1.Go get some z32 rear calipers
2.Have someone grind off the "NISSAN" off the calipers
3.Get them powercoated
4.Go buy some "BREMBO" stickers and slap them on the now blank spot where the "NISSAN" used to be.
5. Install them and go tell everyone you have front and rear Brembo calipers.

truly sad, if anyone would take the time to do this

If I was to paint my calipers, I wouldn't care about losing the 'Brembo' sticker

eek · 12-05-2008, 02:32 AM

He wanted a solution, so I gave one to him. Subie guys actually do that... lol

Here is an example of someone right now. http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/22800...old-paint.html

240trainee · 12-05-2008, 09:06 AM

God thats stupid.

Will probably shave the nissan off my Z32 rears, but just because it will annoy me.

Or I might get lazy and not do a damn thing.

Thats more likely.

Gumdo2000 · 12-05-2008, 12:18 PM

lol, you guys are too funny.

*revat619* · 12-05-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eek

SIGH.
1.Go get some z32 rear calipers
2.Have someone grind off the "NISSAN" off the calipers
3.Get them powercoated
4.Go buy some "BREMBO" stickers and slap them on the now blank spot where the "NISSAN" used to be.
5. Install them and go tell everyone you have front and rear Brembo calipers.

i'm soooo doing this....

Am i joking? Even i dont know at this point.

Ali 556 · 12-10-2008, 06:20 AM

Guys,

No way a plate will work on EVO rears...you need to GRIND And REdril new holes for the bolt so you can bolt the EVO caliper into the Stock place....

Don't try to fab a braket it won't work....even Remot locating (oppist side of the kinkel) won't work....

Grind - REdril new holes....

I'm uploading pix as we speak...

Time,

Regards,

Ali

EDIT :

If any one can post a pic of a EVO Rear caliper so i can tell you guys where to grind-dril...

Ali 556 · 12-10-2008, 06:58 AM

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landins13 · 12-10-2008, 08:03 AM

great info thanks

JRas · 12-10-2008, 02:15 PM

I don't think I'm ballsy enough to do that

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali 556

If any one can post a pic of a EVO Rear caliper so i can tell you guys where to grind-dril...

eek · 12-10-2008, 02:55 PM

Good info. But what are you going to do for ebrake?

Looks like the STI rear or Z32 rear is still the best way to go.

GSXRJJordan · 12-10-2008, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali 556

*pics*

That's an Evo caliper on a Evo rotor? Or on a Z32 rear rotor?

racer98 · 12-10-2008, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eek

Good info. But what are you going to do for ebrake?

Looks like the STI rear or Z32 rear is still the best way to go.

+1

For mr.far faraway needs to know, um nevermind

and

Ali 556 · 12-10-2008, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

That's an Evo caliper on a Evo rotor? Or on a Z32 rear rotor?

EVO IX caliper + EVO IX Rotor + Endless SS lines + Endless M-sport Pads...

Ali

Quote:

Originally Posted by racer98

+1

For mr.far faraway needs to know, um nevermind

and

Damn kids,

FYI those EVO Caliper and rotor were FREE From a friend (upgraded to Endless BBK And TE37's) ...so i care less if i'm gonnna drill-grind them.....

How's laughing now bitch!!!

eek · 12-11-2008, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali 556

EVO IX caliper + EVO IX Rotor + Endless SS lines + Endless M-sport Pads...

Ali

Damn kids,

FYI those EVO Caliper and rotor were FREE From a friend (upgraded to Endless BBK And TE37's) ...so i care less if i'm gonnna drill-grind them.....

How's laughing now bitch!!!

err... you might want to check your grammar before you go off and start calling people kids and using that type of language.

racer98 · 12-11-2008, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali 556

FYI those EVO Caliper and rotor were FREE From a friend (upgraded to Endless BBK And TE37's) ...so i care less if i'm gonnna drill-grind them.....

How's laughing now bitch!!!

You are just another reason why I do not associate my self with people like you, let alone people as your self continue to set a negative stereotypical example where you are from. Keep up the good work. I would really check your self before you call me an expletive like that. No fly lists are not easy to get off of.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eek

err... you might want to check your grammar before you go off and start calling people kids and using that type of language.

+1 , he might be using that engrish translator.

jakerps13 · 12-11-2008, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali 556

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Crazy shat. I did the opposite and cut and redrilled my knuckles using z32 fronts in the rear with acura rl rotors and hydro ebrake.

osus14 · 12-11-2008, 05:34 AM

Damn, I guess I will be using my z32 rears... lol

12-03-2008, 06:00 PM	#424
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12-05-2008, 09:06 AM	#436
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 37 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	God thats stupid. Will probably shave the nissan off my Z32 rears, but just because it will annoy me. Or I might get lazy and not do a damn thing. Thats more likely. __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

12-10-2008, 06:20 AM	#439
Ali 556 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Far Far Away...... Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Guys, No way a plate will work on EVO rears...you need to GRIND And REdril new holes for the bolt so you can bolt the EVO caliper into the Stock place.... Don't try to fab a braket it won't work....even Remot locating (oppist side of the kinkel) won't work.... Grind - REdril new holes.... I'm uploading pix as we speak... Time, Regards, Ali EDIT : If any one can post a pic of a EVO Rear caliper so i can tell you guys where to grind-dril... __________________ '95 S14 Se With HKS's - BREMBO's - ES/SPL.

12-10-2008, 06:58 AM	#440
Ali 556 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Far Far Away...... Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	---- __________________ '95 S14 Se With HKS's - BREMBO's - ES/SPL.

12-10-2008, 08:03 AM	#441
landins13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 986 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	great info thanks __________________ NO HANDS IN PANTS!!

11-28-2008, 11:45 PM	#421
Gumdo2000 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	With new pads, rotors, and other items, the price climes up fast (providing that the calipers don't need rebuilding). I was using Stoptech as an example and I can get lot cheaper than 2k for the front set up. After all set and done, the price gap may be only couple of hundred dollars. couple hundreds is lot of money but is it worth your time, aggravation, downtime, and frustration of test fitting and making it work? For couple of hundred more I rather get all new hardware and shinny parts that fits right first time. To change gears, let me ask you how did the brake feel between the Z32 set up, R33 Brebo, and Evo set up?

12-03-2008, 12:59 AM	#423
Gumdo2000 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone know how to install EVO rear?

12-04-2008, 02:51 PM	#428
Gumdo2000 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you can fab up a bracket for the front why would it be any harder for the rear? STI caliper piston is smaller than the EVO. Z32 caliper would be a easy bolt on but I think it will too funny with Evo front and Z32 in the back. I think I'll just fab up the rear. I'll post on how it goes once I start (I have shitty 2 new Tockico shocks leaking right now that I have to deal with first).

12-04-2008, 06:18 PM	#430
eek Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Age: 43 Posts: 1,025 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	How would that be funny? The z32 has bigger pistons than the sti, so it stops better than running the the sti rears. If you want the looks, either get the rear z32 powder coated in red or paint them red to match the front evo brembos. If all you care for is looks, grab some ebay covers and slap them on the rear.

12-04-2008, 06:44 PM	#431
Gumdo2000 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well let see the front calipers will say BREMBO and rear would say NISSAN, even if you painted both in same color. Caliper cover, now you're talking my language. I know this will not apply to everyone, I already have a set of Evo and I rather not go through of selling them and getting Z or Sti.

12-04-2008, 08:09 PM	#432
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 40 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	yeah it's sooo hard to sell brakes...

12-04-2008, 08:30 PM	#433
eek Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Age: 43 Posts: 1,025 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	SIGH. 1.Go get some z32 rear calipers 2.Have someone grind off the "NISSAN" off the calipers 3.Get them powercoated 4.Go buy some "BREMBO" stickers and slap them on the now blank spot where the "NISSAN" used to be. 5. Install them and go tell everyone you have front and rear Brembo calipers.

12-05-2008, 02:32 AM	#435
eek Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Age: 43 Posts: 1,025 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	He wanted a solution, so I gave one to him. Subie guys actually do that... lol Here is an example of someone right now. http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/22800...old-paint.html

12-05-2008, 12:18 PM	#437
Gumdo2000 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol, you guys are too funny.

12-10-2008, 02:55 PM	#443
eek Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Age: 43 Posts: 1,025 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Good info. But what are you going to do for ebrake? Looks like the STI rear or Z32 rear is still the best way to go.

12-11-2008, 05:34 AM	#450
osus14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 811 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Damn, I guess I will be using my z32 rears... lol __________________ 2006 WRB STI\|FP 20G 8cm^2\|E85 2006 SGM IS250 AWD Daily \| 2007 cbr600rr