Uprating the std s12 brakes Performance. - Page 5

Magnum · #41 09-03-2006, 18:11

It's to bad the caliper spacing is different between the North American turbo and the Euro turbo. Other wise you guys could get in on the Wilwood group buy. http://www.club-s12.org/board/showth...0&page=1&pp=30

s13eater · #42 09-03-2006, 18:20

i think that the z32tt brakes would be more than adequate for the silvia, they have to cope with the weight of the z32 which must be over 1500kg and 280bhp,so if it can stop that it should be able to stop a silvia thats 300kg lighter as standard, plus most of you are making them lighter anyway.

alundra · #43 09-03-2006, 20:17

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Originally Posted by s13eater

i think that the z32tt brakes would be more than adequate for the silvia, they have to cope with the weight of the z32 which must be over 1500kg and 280bhp,so if it can stop that it should be able to stop a silvia thats 300kg lighter as standard, plus most of you are making them lighter anyway.

..and brake booster and cylinder too

FLEXXX · #44 10-03-2006, 10:44

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Originally Posted by Dan

Did they custom make the discs? I thought the s12 disc had an uncommon configuration that was hard to find.. ?
Which kyb's did you buy?

no they where not custom made they are off the shelf rossini make as the company stock all parts for classic and old skool jap motors as for the kyb its the same as all the silvias are using on this site hope this helps you

Dan · #45 10-03-2006, 10:57

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Originally Posted by FLEXXX

no they where not custom made they are off the shelf rossini make as the company stock all parts for classic and old skool jap motors as for the kyb its the same as all the silvias are using on this site hope this helps you

Ah i see, how much did the rossini disc cost then, if you dont mind me asking. Are they better than the Black Diamond ones? I remember 30PSI was unimpressed with his with standard pads... not sure how he's getting on with them.

PukkaSilvia · #46 10-03-2006, 11:04

Ive just sent 30psi Payment for a set of Porterfield Pads. Who is having the other set?

All i need now is some non mineral based 5.1 brake fluid. Im hoping that my brakes will be alot better. No point improving engine power and leaving the brakes lol

Dan · #47 10-03-2006, 11:32

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Originally Posted by Pukkasilvia

Ive just sent 30psi Payment for a set of Porterfield Pads. Who is having the other set?

Me, i sent him a cheque a few days ago.

FLEXXX · #48 10-03-2006, 17:13

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Originally Posted by Dan

Ah i see, how much did the rossini disc cost then, if you dont mind me asking. Are they better than the Black Diamond ones? I remember 30PSI was unimpressed with his with standard pads... not sure how he's getting on with them.

i havent fitted them yet as ihave got rid of my s12 due to financial probs so cant comment on performance of the discs yet but i got all 4 discs and pads including free caliper paint and free delivery for about the £300 i will have to check the reciepts but i thought that was ok as i got the front and rear and also speedy delivery as was the kyb shocks all delivered within 24hrs from putting the phone down

FLEXXX · #49 10-03-2006, 17:17

datdrift · #50 13-03-2006, 15:57

just wondering how hard it is to refurb the standard calipers? do you need any special tools, etc.....
also where do you get the kits from and how much are they

i would like to do this and then fit some braided brake lines, and possiably fit new pipes as well