Brake Swap Suggestions

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ApexAssassin
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Joined: Sat May 30, 2009 10:49 am
Car: 93 S13 coupe 05 STi 05 Civic

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Hey all, I have a decision to make regarding the brake setup for my 240. My mostly stock '93 coupe has the original brakes, which I am finally getting around to upgrading. I plan on replacing the MC with a 1 inch Z32 version most likely, since the OEM one is getting tired. I recently purchased a set of Q45 calipers, as that was my plan before I decided to go 5 lug. Shortly after said purchase, I picked up a set of STi front Brembos with pads, rotors and lines (no rears, but only 5 bills . I need to decide if I should use these (I have the measurements for a bracket to fit them from another forum) or simply save them for my other S13 project and get a set of Z32 fronts.

I am worried they might be a bit big for the front and might throw off the balance f and r. Especially for a car that at most will pump out 170whp from the DE. This car will be more of a DD/spirited car than a hardcore track slut, where as the other S13 might need these Brembos (LS6/T56 ). But I do already have them, and then I wouldn't have to buy more brake parts.

I also have to decide how to do the rear brakes, but I'll get to that later.

Let me know. Thanks


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xletitride4lifex
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Joined: Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:33 pm

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i'd go z32 but i can't imagine that bigger brakes in front would mess anything up but i could be wrong because i thought you use like 80% breaking in front, maybe?

JIMMAAYY
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Joined: Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:15 pm
Car: 1995 240sx SE

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you scored with those brembo brakes... you might as well use them to your advantage i definitely would.. and i am positive nothin extreme can come from it... the only thing i imagine happening is your brakes will lock up easier... but thats about it

Muskulito240sx
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Joined: Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:08 pm

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im rockin z32's just in the front and stock in the back on my s13 and i love them awesome braking power


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