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Just wondering as the topic suggests about a brake upragde. My mechanis recomends a GTR brake upgrade but recently talking to another skyline owner i was told that the increased offset of the GTR brakes wouldnt alow the rims to fit under my standard GTS guards?? if this is true are there ne ways around it? or could is there a cheaper alternative and some how keep my breaks but by 5 stud rotors to give me a larger range of available rims?? im quite happy with my breaking performance but fade becomes a large issue ne tips or ways of making the breaks work better with out spending aa huge amount of cash.

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John

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you will notice a big improvement with good pads (racebrakes rb74's) slotted rotors and good fluid.

You could just get GTST hubs rotors and callipers all round I believe. hubs and callipers 2nd hand, get new slotted rotors. Use the R33 GTST master cylinder too.

I havent been in the car with you, so I dont know how you go with the brakes. For most people, rotors/fluid/pads will be enough. Cheaper too!

the hub change gives you 5 stud, and bigger brakes are better.

Both are good options.

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Just for an idea on pricing (i've spent $2,000 on my brake system this year alone).

From www.racebrakes.com.au (with member discount)

* RB74 front pads = $175

* COMP2 rear pads = $125

* 4x Goodridge Braided front lines = $360

* 2x GTR G-Kit T-Piece = $30

* Front 4 Piston Caliper kit = $110

* Rear 2 Piston Caliper kit = $77

* Front and Rear Caliper Overhaul = $200

* 2x Caltex GP600 DOT5 Fluid = $58

* Install, bed in front and rear pads = $55

* Paint Caliper and Rotors = $65

I gotta take my car back tomorrow coz things still aren't right (possibly fault in my Master Cylinder) but after a recent trackday experience i've learnt that while its fun to go fast if u can't stop ur in big shit.

My advice if you are wanting to increase your braking performance on a budget:

* RB75 front pads

* COMP2 rear pads

* Caltex GP600 DOT5 fluid

Bendix Ultimates = ~ 90c - 380c

RB74 = 0c - 580c

You should notice a siginificant difference over the standard components and you won't get fade on normal street driving.

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had all 4 discs machined and new lucas pads go in today...

the rear discs were slightly warped and caused a vibe in the stearing.

car stops like it should now :O

cost: $320

the pads that were in it were original items. lasted forever and no dust but performed bad.

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