Skyline 4-Pot Calipers and Rotors on an A32

[weikee]

defcon1, good nice to here your master pump running good. Is the hose now run on the passenger side? original, the 2 brake hose run on the driver side. If you have a picture, would be nice.

 

[defcon1]

Yes, the hose can be bent round the master pump carefully. I'll clean it up first and take a pic...

 

[cgui]

deffy, how much did it cost u for the whole conversion? master pump, caliper, disc & pads?

 

[weikee]

cool... will wait for your picture :D

I got one S15 master pump, been with me for many year after we remove it from the merdeka race, and this afternoon when i having TT with SimGee boss, he source for me a brand new one for about 350.00, but i did not see how it look like.. maybe when i get my 17" + s15 4 pot and fix than only ask the simgee boss to bring in the brand new M.P. to see.

 

[defcon1]

Master pump only cost me RM 60

Calipers and rotors RM 650

Bendix brake pads...no idea right now as Lee hasn't charged me yet. However, in a month, I will be working for Honeywell...and Bendix is a Honeywell company...

 

[weikee]

defcon1, hope you can supply original bendix for us :D, not the made in thailand and malaysia version..

 

[defcon1]

I hope so too...

 

[edgar_raphael]

Isn;t Bendix from Australia?

I had them on my Maxima before and it sucks big time, it squeeks under soft braking and is annoying. They are cheap but useless.

 

[weikee]

yes, we used to get bendix pad from Au, but its been made locally and also thai.. and quality are worse.

 

[edgar_raphael]

I had since changed to Lucas brand, 2x better than Bendix.

 

[weikee]

edgar,

not sure we can get lucas in Malaysia. maybe even can get its local made..

 

[defcon1]

There are not many options of brake pads here for the twin pot cefiro calipers. Bendix is one of the few...and the Nissan original ones are truly bad... :sad_smile:

As Wei Kee would say...press today, stop tomorrow.......maybe... :shocked:

 

[ongteckweng]

i heard the Metal King Platinum is not bad...

 

[weikee]

i am testing Tron, its say in the box made in AU, but i doubt... you know lah all this box i can print made in Moon also. The pad surface are smaller than the normal nissan and ferodo (i use), after installed for 3 days.. the bite not too bad lah.. but not to my expectation, maybe it will bite better after fully run-in. Already clock 200km with this pad. (installed last Sat)

So far, i change 2 set of pad for my fatty already.. first change 1 month ago to ferodo from don't know what pad (previous owner), but did not perform good.. now the Tron. so far not great improvement.. If no improvement in 1 month I'll go for another set of brake front and rear..

I want brake that press today, stop yesterday... all the brake i tested.. press today.. stop later.

Dam... Nissan brake never good.

 

[ongteckweng]

i am testing Tron, its say in the box made in AU, but i doubt... you know lah all this box i can print made in Moon also. The pad surface are smaller than the normal nissan and ferodo (i use), after installed for 3 days.. the bite not too bad lah.. but not to my expectation, maybe it will bite better after fully run-in. Already clock 200km with this pad. (installed last Sat)

So far, i change 2 set of pad for my fatty already.. first change 1 month ago to ferodo from don't know what pad (previous owner), but did not perform good.. now the Tron. so far not great improvement.. If no improvement in 1 month I'll go for another set of brake front and rear..

I want brake that press today, stop yesterday... all the brake i tested.. press today.. stop later.

Dam... Nissan brake never good.

weikee...time for new brake...AP Racing maybe?? hehehehe

 

[weikee]

want to upgrade also.. whats stopping me its the cash need to buy 1/2 cut and conversion. and also 16" (minimal) for any larger upgrade.. so got to hold a bit loh.. this year only change 2 set brake pad, still ok lah...

my record, 6 set in one year when i drove b13.. than end up upgrade to VR4 twin pot :D

 

[ongteckweng]

want to upgrade also.. whats stopping me its the cash need to buy 1/2 cut and conversion. and also 16" (minimal) for any larger upgrade.. so got to hold a bit loh.. this year only change 2 set brake pad, still ok lah...

my record, 6 set in one year when i drove b13.. than end up upgrade to VR4 twin pot :D

kns...6 set of pads?? apa u buat

 

[cmng]

that why i nowday i suggest dont waste time on testing brake this that pad and rotor
just straight away change to bigger one like 4 pot or 2 pot

 

[weikee]

haha, i am the brake fanatic :D, don't know why just that i like the feeling of brake now stop yesterday...after so many pad change.. , i conclude that nissan car not very good in brake and also A/C.

Original Nissan A/C (from japan) compressor are rotary, use less power but very easy to spoil..

 

[defcon1]

The brake conversion is complete!

Basic findings :

a) R32 servo and master pump is un-necessary. The R32 appeared to be much too stiff.

b) After 10 years...it makes sense to change your servo pump. I finally put in an A33 servo and master pump. Works like a charm.

c) If your original servo and master pump is working fine, then all you need to do is fit the calipers, skim the R32 rotors a little, and take off a little bit of the diameter.

d) After the calipers go in, you WILL need to see if your rims will fit. Generally, the stock A32/33 rims will not do. A cheap alternative would be to go find a set of R32 GTR or GTS rims. Stock rims have an offset of +48 whereas R32 rims (also 16") have an offset of +30.

e) Deep dish rims will have to be tested for fit since the tyre protrudes out, the centrepoint of the tyre moves outwards. Hence, even a much reduced offset will not accomodate your new calipers.

f) Heavier or higher rated brake fluid is prescribed. Dot 4 at a minimum, and Dot 5.5...if your brake lines will take it.

I'll post pics after I have them painted...