S14 front brake set up

[30psi]

On really heavy use they overheated to the extent that they were smoking and faded. At first I assumed the rear calipers were seized on, but they turned out to be free when I jacked the car up.

The vents must count for a lot but don't know if you'd feel the difference unless you are going really heavy on them.

Unfortunately the brakes are great on the S12 but just don't stand up to continued heavy abuse.

[PukkaSilvia]

Was this still with std front calipers?

[30psi]

Yeah but note that the rear were more knackered than the front. Reason I got out the car to look was the smell and whiffs of smoke more than anything. But kids, if you do cook your brakes don't remain stationery as it can warp the discs as the disc cools unevenly.

I haven't driven my Datsun in anger enough to see how the rear drums fair up after some abuse. Not used the brakes to any decent capacity on that if I'm honest. Only tested to see if the balance has gone a wrongun with the Z32 calipers.

The S12 has a 1" master cylinder, which is actually bigger than an S13 ones, so its not essential to upgrade to the Z32 ones which is a plus.

[doski]

Dans big brake kit would be another good alternative, you would prop have to be running a set of bigger alloys than just the standard 15's. Just found out that my mate has got a set for sale now Things like that always come around after you have done something else.

[Sharas]

Whats the smallest wheel that fits on the brakes, i bet it's r16.

And about the rear brakes, not that they would be insuficinet or anything, its just that it is very hard to find parts for them (like lets say rotors, i ende up using z31 non turbo solid ones, identical excpet for the 5 hole mounting setup). On the other hand, i doubt that the z31 ones (the good, vented ones) wouldnt be any better.

[30psi]

Its 15" but it actually depends on their spoke design. Standard S13 wheels will require 5mm spacers so the spokes clear the caliper