1st project - Refresh braking system

[blacksheep]

I had a buddy come over last weekend and showed him the GVR-4. He sort of made fun of it (which I was expecting) and wanted to go for a ride. Given, it was nice out, I said fine. So, once she warmed up - pulled her out and took her for a quick spin. Once I hit boost for the 1st time, his opinion changed slightly. I felt the car somewhat sluggish tho, I told him that it felt like it was being held back or something...

Anyways, pull back into the garage and holy hell - do I smell brakes /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rofl.gif It was HORRIBLE!!! Had to leave the door open for an hour to get that nasty smell out.

So, I am planning on a complete front and rear brake overhaul since it probably needs it. Time to collect some parts and do it at all at once.

Yes, I looked at the 3KGT brake upgrade, big PITA with 5 lug conversion etc. I want to keep it simple. No, fancy stuff - It's a budget brake upgrade at best.

So, this is the list of parts, I will update with p/n's and such for future reference:

1) Brake Fluid
- I went with ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid. Run it on my Evo's with success.
- Cheapest I found was on extreme psi for 16 bux
- p/n - #20664

2) Stainless steel brake lines (I have a "line" on an used set, else BobDole carries them here, I believe)

3) Rotors
- Did not trust the EBay stuff, so I went for the cheapest performance upgrade which would the PoweSluts...err, Power Slots.
- Cheapest I found these was on AutoAnything.com for $50 for each front, $45 for each rear, 15% off coupon and free shipping!
- Front p/n - 126.46035SR, 126.46035SL; Rear p/n - 126.46024SR, 126.46024SL

4) Brake pads
- Decided to go with EBC Greenstuff. I did read some others using it here, so seemed safe.
- Cheapest I found was on autoanything for $79 front and $68 rears, 15% off and free shipping!
- Front p/n - DP2954, Rear p/n - DP2576

5) Re-built calipers (Need to shop around)

6) Possibly replace e-brake lines as well (OEM via JNZ Tuning)

Question I still have:

Calipers - I see that places online like brakewarehouse, autozone/Advanced/RockAuto has several different re-built options. Does one vary over the other? Any advice? I will try and get one without pads.

Any other advice before I start on this project? Thanks!

 

[G]

Akebono for quiet and dust free.

 

[blacksheep]

link me, G money!

 

[G]

Something seems to be wrong with their webby click Try tire rack, they also sell them.

 

[blacksheep]

I found this via JCWhitney... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

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[Nate]

Are you planning on making the car five lug? If so, ask josh about cheap brake upgrades.

 

[blacksheep]

Nate - Hiya buddy. I know five lugs would help with brake upgrades, wheels and such, but no buddy. I want to keep it simple and not too much work... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

I need to talk to Bubba next week - He was working on stuff for me.

 

[blacksheep]

ok, presidents day sales helped motivate me to purchase some parts today. Updated my 1st post with info.

 

[cheekychimp]

Can't you just get some blank disks drilled for the four lug and put some calipers on. 3KGT calipers are great KC, quiet as stock, no squealing or dust to deal with, throw in the GTO master and stopping power is amazing. Cheapest option out there in my opinion.

I also have a set of Baer Claw calipers and rotors sitting at Rausch's. I got them for a good price from a member on here but still haven't used them. You've been good to me in the past. For the cost of redrilling the rotors it would be plug and play subject to wheel clearance. Send me a PM and I'll see what I can do for you.

Paul.

 

[blacksheep]

I know, but I don't want to spend more that absolutely necessary and I don't need the braking at this point. I think stock will suit me just fine for now. Keeping it extra super simple this time around. Thanks, mate!