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ZX3_2NV,Jan 9 2006, 09:42 AM Wrote:I have a 2000 ZX3 with eibach springs and kyb shocks and struts with completely stock brakes and i need 2 upgrade my brakes and i want to swap out the rear drums for disc brakes ive seen kits but they seem to get quite pricey like the baer im woundering if any one has this SSBC rear kit
http://www.spmotorsports.com/ATCfocus_brak..._ssbc_rear.html
with these bat front kit are they compatable
http://www.spmotorsports.com/ATCfocus_br...s_bat.html
and do i need to buy SVT spindels or anything else that arn't included in these so called kits to complete the conversion? any help will be greatly appreciated.
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You don't need to do a full upgrade a good set of rotors some SS brake lines and a set of Hawk HP+ pads will stop you just as well. But if you "need" to here is the only source to use
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Concidering im aiming for 260 Horses this summer a full upgrade is needed your front brake kit is pretty $$$ and the rear needs more parts what else would i need with yor rear kit
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01-10-2006, 06:42 AM
(This post was last modified: 01-10-2006, 06:43 AM by Festive_Zombie.)
What is your requirement for the Big brake update. What will you do with your 260HP. I recommend better tires before upgrading your brakes. This will make a huge difference. More then upgrading brakes. If you track then I say go for it. But if you stay on the street there is absolutly no need. You are better of with new good quality rotor, not slotted nor drilled. They reduce braking surface on smaller disc. Get a balanced compound pad, too aggressive and it will chew your rotors.
Remember big brakes = big wheels which equal added unsprung weight which screws with you suspension.
But light wheels and a great tire is what make your car stop. Not brakes (i'm not saying to take your brakes off ;) )
If you race then go for it, but make sure you do your homework. The SVT brakes are a good start find a wrecked SVT (easier said then done) and salvage parts from it. That way its a true bolt on.
You will need the front knuckles of the SVT or need to get yours machined, can be pricey.
Todd at TCEperformance makes a good kit for front.
But for the couple 1000$ it will cost you you are better of putting that money somewhere else.
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thanks 02ztsian that look like something i can seriously use and Festive_Zombie the cars my daily driver that a weekend drager and i already have 17's and a set of yokohama tires
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I agree that rims and good rubber will help determine brake effectiveness bigtime. I only want to replace my stock brakes with new parts for now (likely one of those upgrade kits from zx3tuning). I don't want a big brake kit, because I need to be able to drive the car all year for now, and big rims in big petawawa region snowdrifts are not the best idea/combo....
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