Brake upgrades for the track after reviews
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http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...nt-Brake-Rotor
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late model restoration sells the brembo fronts for $90 each. Way better price.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...nt-Brake-Rotor
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...nt-Brake-Rotor
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I ordered a complete set of OEM rotors (front and rears) for $308 plus shipping. I got them from http://www.tousleyfordparts.com/ and they have online ordering.
Front - $109.98 ea. and rears at 43.98 ea.
Going the cheap route this year and upgrade next year.
Front - $109.98 ea. and rears at 43.98 ea.
Going the cheap route this year and upgrade next year.
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Do the stock ones with the two pistons have this same screw-in feature?
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After doing some research I am going with the following:
Stillen J-hook rotors front and rear
SS brake lines
AP Racing 608 fluid
I am not 100% certain on pads. I called Hawk and was told DTC30 front and HP plus rear for my application (heavy track duty and light street duty) as well. Yes the best setup is to have a street setup and a track setup. I have a lot going on at the end of the month and beginning of August and don't want to be swapping back and forth as much as I would have to. I am also going to remove the rear brake dust shield as recommended in the Boss supplement guide.
Stillen J-hook rotors front and rear
SS brake lines
AP Racing 608 fluid
I am not 100% certain on pads. I called Hawk and was told DTC30 front and HP plus rear for my application (heavy track duty and light street duty) as well. Yes the best setup is to have a street setup and a track setup. I have a lot going on at the end of the month and beginning of August and don't want to be swapping back and forth as much as I would have to. I am also going to remove the rear brake dust shield as recommended in the Boss supplement guide.
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It took me several tries to finally figure out about the rotation part, but mostly cause the super cheap one I got from Autozone (or Amazon?) didn't actually lock up and rotate -- didn't know it needed to! And wouldn't say it turns in smoothly, it takes just a bit of cranking, at least my left rear does.
Do the stock ones with the two pistons have this same screw-in feature?
Do the stock ones with the two pistons have this same screw-in feature?
Yes it takes some cranking but with the tool locked in its not bad especially once it starts turning.
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The rears are single piston and need to be screwed in and the fronts are four piston and just push in so there are no stock two piston calipers. Were yo referring to the front Brembo four pistons?
Yes it takes some cranking but with the tool locked in its not bad especially once it starts turning.
Yes it takes some cranking but with the tool locked in its not bad especially once it starts turning.
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I just found the screw-in part odd, but believe it's to avoid pad knock-back on the rear axle?
Same design as on my '06 S4, though...
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The J hook is a great design. They can be found on cars in the top echelons of racing. I have a GT-R and this is THE design everyone is running for the track. I was excited to see they are available from stillen. I will report how they perform. I have four track days coming up so I should have good data....
#218
Yes and if you don't you can get a caliper locked up. Ask me how It's actually really easy with the tool from Harbor Freight.
http://www.harborfreight.com/18-piec...kit-97143.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/18-piec...kit-97143.html
#219
Originally Posted by 2012YellowBoss
We really need to put a moratorium on posts like this
#220
Hate to break it to you guys, but tracking the car is an expensive hobby. It will eat your disposable income quickly. You have been warned.