R33 Gtr Brakes In R32 Gtr

[anon32]

Looking into this brake upgrade wondering is it truly worth while or is there a better option for a similar price?

[breaker1845]

It would be the cheapest of the upgrades available and it depends on the purpose of the car. Some more information about the car and use would be helpful.

[Duncan]

personally I don't think it is good value, 32 GTR has reasonable brakes standard for most use

what do you use the car for and what are you trying to solve by upgrading?

[anon32]

Once built will be track days, time attack style events, and street. What other upgrades are there for under $2500. From what I've read there isn't much point in upgrading rears?

Thought if I went the 33 brake route I would obviously add I believe the disc are thicker also?

[anon32]

Not trying to solve anything, my aim for the build is a improve all aspects braking, speed, handling ect and having a good balance. Guess kind of a "if the Nissan engineers had more freedom and budget to develop" kind of a deal if that makes sense

[GTSBoy]

Wrong about the thickness. Normal 32GTR rotors are 296x32mm. The bigger V-spec and 33GTR rotors are only 30mm thick. Not that it matter at that point because they're going on for 30mm bigger diameter, so they weight more so they soak up more heat anyway.

If you can get them cheap, throw them on. They are an easy upgrade. But with a budget of <$2.5k, there's aftermarket options that are bigger and more worthwhile.

[GTR_JOEY]

Alpha omega does a evo 9/10 conversion kit for r32s, he supplies the whole kit including brake lines

I have a set and It's an excellent upgrade and is within your budget

http://alphaomegaracing.com/p/50/c/73/Z33/ALPHA-OMEGA/Evo-350mm-Brembo-Brakes-Adapter-Kit-Version-2.html

[anon32]

Looks good, I notice they only do the fronts.

Is that because as per my last post alot of people dont upgrade the rears due to it being seen as something thats not needed?

Would it be a good setup to have:

Evo IX front calipers

DBA T3 4000 Series Evo X rotors (350x32mm)

QFM A1RM pads

Rear:

DBA T3 4000 Series Disc

QFm A1RM pads

Braided lines and good DOT fluid

Would an upgraded mastercylinder do anything significant? and if so what one would be good?

[GTSBoy]

There's not really a need to upgrade the rears until you have really quite large fronts. At 350mm fronts you're starting to get to the point where the original rears are verging on too small, but I would certainly try it before considering a rear upgrade.

It is also possible to play bias games by selecting different brake pad compounds front to rear. Although it is certainly easier to take bias out of the back by putting less bitey pads on the rear than it is to put more bias on the rear by putting more bitey pads on - seeing as most people want to max the biteyness at the front. Still an option though.

[anon32]

ok cheers

[Money_Pit]

I was doing some research for the same purposes as you and found the Alcon kits were not much over the $2500 you have mentioned.

All depends on your wheel size, but Brakes Direct offered this:

• Front 6 piston monobloc Alcon kit with 365mm 2 piece rotors $2697.

They were happy to swap out pads and upgrade to PMU Club Racer pads for a little more.

Shipping is free Australia wide.

Might be worth looking at as another option.

[anon32]

awsome will look

I thought they would be $4/5000+

[GTR_JOEY]

Looks good, I notice they only do the fronts.

Is that because as per my last post alot of people dont upgrade the rears due to it being seen as something thats not needed?

Would it be a good setup to have:

Evo IX front calipers

DBA T3 4000 Series Evo X rotors (350x32mm)

QFM A1RM pads

Rear:

DBA T3 4000 Series Disc

QFm A1RM pads

Braided lines and good DOT fluid

Would an upgraded mastercylinder do anything significant? and if so what one would be good?

He's currently doing a brembo conversion for the rears now..

I'm running mx72 pads with standard rears. It's a touch too bias in the front but its still good

You will need big wheel clearance and an upgraded master for good pedal feel

[anon32]

is the 17/16' master cylinder from the v spec 2 big enough or not?

with the T3 disc it might be a nice setup then.

would 17's clear? I am speaking to a factory my fathers company uses about doing some billet R32 GTR wheels in 17x9.

Just looking into what needs to be done to be strong enough or potential problems.

[GTR_JOEY]

. 17/16" is the r33 BM57 cylinder

I'm not sure about 17s but you will need decent spoke and offset clearance due to the calliper size..

Look on that website I gave you, or you might have to PM them

[anon32]

cheers buddy

[NiMiXeS]

Not to hijack the thread but I'm currently restoring some R33 v-spec brembos to install on my BNR32. I have the adapter plates and braided lines figured out but I'm trying to source the best roors to use with these. Can anyone give me a rotor size that will work best?

[niZmO_Man]

You don't need adaptor plates.

Rotors = standard Brembo sized.