Uprating the std s12 brakes Performance.

FLEXXX · #1 09-03-2006, 15:51

http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/specialoffers.htm here is the link where i got my kyb shocks and drilled and grooved discs from and pads last year which i still have boxed ready to use when i get my silvia
speedy delivery i got mine in 24hrs from the moment i put the phone down and they are resonably priced too

Dan · #2 09-03-2006, 16:08

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Originally Posted by FLEXXX

http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/specialoffers.htm here is the link where i got my kyb shocks and drilled and grooved discs from and pads last year which i still have boxed ready to use when i get my silvia
speedy delivery i got mine in 24hrs from the moment i put the phone down and they are resonably priced too

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?

Magnum · #3 09-03-2006, 17:11

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 · #4 09-03-2006, 17:20

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 · #5 09-03-2006, 19:17

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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 · #6 10-03-2006, 16:17

datdrift · #7 13-03-2006, 14:57

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

s13eater · #8 13-03-2006, 16:32

it would be not much more to pick some 300zxtt calipers up and refurb them,it cost 70 for caipers and 45 full seal kit.full braided hose kit is 65 inc postage.

PukkaSilvia · #9 24-04-2006, 14:30

Well i fitted the porterfield pads from martin along with repacking my wheel bearings and changing my discs to 6 groove discs that i had lying in my garage from an old silvia. They feel great. i think i will end up warping the discs or boiling my fluid before these pads fade. I had my discs glowing all the colours of the rainbow earlier while testing them( after running the pads in).So yes i highly reccommend these pads. Cheers Martin

FLEXXX · #10 10-03-2006, 09:44

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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