What's the Best Front/Rear Brake upgrade kit that fits under 16" wheels? (4 lug)

[Daemos]

So I will be getting a 89-90 180SX w/ABS from japan, part of some of the first few upgrades I want is to upgrade the brakes.

Anyone have any suggestions? I thought about the Z32 rotors but I want something new

I was looking at these for the fronts http://www53.ssldomain.com/fas...ZX-12

and these for the rear:http://www53.ssldomain.com/fas...1-Q45

And maybe a Z32 Break Master cylinder.

PS what are the stock front/rear brake sizes?

[Hijacker]

Stock rotors on a non-abs car are 9.9 in. I think the ABS cars had a slightly larger rotor (by like half an inch).

That kit looks nice, but it sounds overpriced. I like the 2 part design to the rotor though. I would pay them for just the rotors.

I personally would just go with stock Z32 calipers if I were on a budget. You can get them fairly cheap if you know who to go to. Rebuilts from Advance Auto cost like $78 per unit after a core swap (most advance auto personnel can't tell the difference between a Z caliper and our 1 pot calipers).

Also, if you end up upgrading all the brakes (or even just the fronts), you will need a better MC to compensate for the brakes, or else they'll be overboosted.

[pr240sx]

If you want the best bang for the buck without spending a lotGet cross drilled and slotted rotors with good pads.That will set you back no more than 200.00 nad you will get a stock compatible setup that can be intalled in less than 30 minutes.

[Daemos]

Stock rotors on a non-abs car are 9.9 in. I think the ABS cars had a slightly larger rotor (by like half an inch).

That kit looks nice, but it sounds overpriced. I like the 2 part design to the rotor though. I would pay them for just the rotors.

I personally would just go with stock Z32 calipers if I were on a budget. You can get them fairly cheap if you know who to go to. Rebuilts from Advance Auto cost like $78 per unit after a core swap (most advance auto personnel can't tell the difference between a Z caliper and our 1 pot calipers).

Also, if you end up upgrading all the brakes (or even just the fronts), you will need a better MC to compensate for the brakes, or else they'll be overboosted.

Yea those brakes *are* expensive, but when I order they will makesure they go on easily.

I'd like to get the Z32 Package, but I want slightly bigger rotors for the front.

hmm anyone know of any other websites that would be good to look for brake packages?

Oh yea Cross Drilled = no no, those will crack in the winter, seriously, I need to drive this car in winter and -50C on ANYTHING is bad. I was gonna stick with blanks, but slotted seems to be good.

[keepingthe240]

If you want the best bang for the buck without spending a lotGet cross drilled and slotted rotors with good pads.That will set you back no more than 200.00 nad you will get a stock compatible setup that can be intalled in less than 30 minutes.

I have cross drilled (9.9 inch)rotors,good pads and s/s brakelines.Everyone told me it was a waste of money...they were right!!! Get z32 or Q45 rotors and calipers.

[Chuck Hanlon]

This is the first time I have seen Q45 rotors mentioned. Are they different/better than Z32 rotors? Advantages?

[barrigas14]

shouldn't the Z32 fit with the stock S13 alloy's? but the q45 fit nicely as well.

[Daemos]

The Q45 isn't as good as the Z32 rotors but I think I'm gonna have to go with the 12.2" fast brakes in the front and 11"s in teh back with 15" Team Dynamics (I'm tired if I got that wrong don't blame me) 1 Rims for winter time

[USDMSTALKER]

http://www.jgycustoms.com/240sx/brakes.htmmuch cheaper