Cheap brake upgrade

[rico05]

The choice for Axxis pads came as I need a more streetable (longevity, noise) setup. The Porterfields are a step up from my setup IMHO. Good pads. As for the rears locking first: This is dangerous on the street. But is you are wanting to do it for the track, get a proportioning valve so you can alter brake bias I assume.

[hyb force soldier]

Yeah, I know that on the street if the rear brakes lock up it is very dangerous, but I don't plan on driving fast on the street though, only on the track and empty parking lots. So Axxis pads are more streetable while Porterfields are good? Okay, I'll have those in mind. L4t3r5.

[hyb force soldier]

Oh, this is for a S13.

[D1SR240]

this is kinda a stupid question but why are ss lines better than regular ones?

[Exar-Kun]

they dont expand under pressure, allowing for better pedal modulation/feel.-chet

[96_240sxSE]

Quote »this is kinda a stupid question but why are ss lines better than regular ones?[/quote]

awesome...i was gonna ask the same thing!! how many different brands are there? I think I may just go with what seems to be the household name (???) in Goodridge. Anyone know of any specials (if any) on ss lines?

jun

[D1SR240]

i've seen endless ss brake lines, for $300

[BadMojo]

i've seen endless ss brake lines, for $300

That's pretty damn steep. I see lots of people using Goodridge or Russell lines, and have never heard of a problem with either. I will most likely buy which ever of the two is cheapest. As I recall, they both run around $100 for a complete set, depending on where you buy from.

I'll probably just buy 'em from Tirerack when I order my brake pads.

There are also custom lines available if you have the 300ZX calipers.

[Grant@tirerack]

We have the non-abs s13 lines from Goodridge in stock at $123.00 Much better pedal feel and easier modulation, especally if you have older lines on the car.

[WongFeiHung]

why dont you do a Q45 brake upgrade bolts right up

Arent the Q45 brakes 5 lug??

[Grant@tirerack]

Yep,It's a 5-114

[93RPS13]

redrill the rotors

[Cloudedone]

Don't hear to much talk about EBC's GreenStuff 2000 Series anymore, last i researched it, they are the best pad on the market for mid-street use to light track use, ranging from 0 degrees up to and above 650 degrees... and if your a little harder than that EBC's RedStuff 3000 Series pads run from 100 degrees to 1300 degrees for heaveyer track use. Also the GreenStuff has little brakedust as well. check em out at http://www.ebcbrakes.com