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just street use thats it.. cause the brakes im using is making bad squiling noise and the people who fixs brakes etc said its a common fault with r33, so the only thing im thinking is to get a whole new brake system.

my budget is i dont want to spend no more the 2k...

ps its a r33 gts

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just street use thats it.. cause the brakes im using is making bad squealing noise and the people who fixs brakes etc said its a common fault with r33, so the only thing im thinking is to get a whole new brake system.

my budget is i dont want to spend no more the 2k...

ps its a r33 gts

If you want a 'brake kit' just because it is squealing, don't bother. Rectify the issue of it squealing. Could be shims missing on back of pad, dust,foreign objects, pad compound, low pads etc

The people who 'fix brakes' and say it is common are people who can't be f**ked looking at your car. I have looked at a few with squealing issue but it is by no means common or normal.

Take it elsewhere.

If your looking for better performance from your brakes let us know and people will be able to recommend brakes that may suit you.

So in other words you just need new rotors and pads?

A set of good RDA or DBA rotors and some decent brake pads should set you back around $1000-$1500.

i have already put new pads and i still have the same issue, thats the problem....

If you want a 'brake kit' just because it is squealing, don't bother. Rectify the issue of it squealing. Could be shims missing on back of pad, dust,foreign objects, pad compound, low pads etc

The people who 'fix brakes' and say it is common are people who can't be f**ked looking at your car. I have looked at a few with squealing issue but it is by no means common or normal.

Take it elsewhere.

If your looking for better performance from your brakes let us know and people will be able to recommend brakes that may suit you.

well can you help me out and let me know of a good place to take my car to if you have any suggestion that would be great. also the brakes have the shims replaced and also as well i have gone through a lot of pads to see which ones dont squeal and they all still do it.....

and i live in sydney as well

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well can you help me out and let me know of a good place to take my car to if you have any suggestion that would be great. also the brakes have the shims replaced and also as well i have gone through a lot of pads to see which ones dont squeal and they all still do it.....

when you replace your pads do you have your rotors machined? this could be causing the squealing. are your guide pins lubed?

if you've tried this stuff, and want new pads and rotors just for street driving grab some dba rotors, bendix gct pads, a can of that 'disk brake quiet' stuff that you spray on the back of your pads and lube your guide pins.

should solve it

when you replace your pads do you have your rotors machined? this could be causing the squealing. are your guide pins lubed?

if you've tried this stuff, and want new pads and rotors just for street driving grab some dba rotors, bendix gct pads, a can of that 'disk brake quiet' stuff that you spray on the back of your pads and lube your guide pins.

should solve it

rotors have been machined several times and same issue and the pads have been replaced several times aswell... and the sprayed that stuff on it as well and same issue.. i have been driving around for almost a yr with squealing brakes and i have had it big time hahahahaah... i dont know i dont want to go spending money on new rotors and have the same problem.. if you know of a good mechanic in the sydney area i would really appreciate it... and thanks for your help and input dude..

no worries, fair enough then. nah i dont know any mechanics in sydney, im in wa. what types of pads have you tried?

have you checked your seals on the pistons in the caliper? its possible one of the pistons is sticking

if you know of a good mechanic in the sydney area i would really appreciate it... and thanks for your help and input dude..

Specialised Brake & Clutch in Penrith are excellent, they deal with performance cars & brake upgrades every day.

They are straight shooters, I have never had anything but excellent service from them. Don't have their number on me, but yellow pages will :thumbsup:

Good luck.

Specialised Brake & Clutch in Penrith are excellent, they deal with performance cars & brake upgrades every day.

They are straight shooters, I have never had anything but excellent service from them. Don't have their number on me, but yellow pages will :thumbsup:

Good luck.

thanks mate ill give them a go and see what happens

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