# Recommendations for brake replacement

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommendations-for-brake-replacement/109747>\
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [September 24, 2007, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommendations-for-brake-replacement/109747 "2007-09-24T13:05:33Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![GTS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/82dd89/32.png) [@GTS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GTS)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2007, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommendations-for-brake-replacement/109747/1 "2007-09-24T13:05:33Z")

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So my rotors are warped, calipers are seized.

I’m looking suggestions for brake replacement. I’ve been reading a lot as I don’t have a mechanical background. From what I figure, I’ll need to replace my rotors and calipers. Of course, if I choose to go beyond stock rotors, pads and calipers, I’ll also need other hardware to accomodate the upgrade.

What other hardware would I need?

Are there full kits available?

Thanks,

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**Author:** ![nwmrkt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/aca169/32.png) [@nwmrkt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nwmrkt)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2007, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommendations-for-brake-replacement/109747/2 "2007-09-24T13:08:03Z")

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what are your plans for the car and how much money do you want to spend?

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**Author:** ![s13Junkyard](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s13junkyard/32/5502_2.png) [@s13Junkyard](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/s13Junkyard)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2007, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommendations-for-brake-replacement/109747/3 "2007-09-24T13:30:37Z")

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180sx brakes are bolt on

q45 are bolt on if your 5 lug

300zx are bolt on

lots of options

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**Author:** ![Fobwall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7ea924/32.png) [@Fobwall](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fobwall)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2007, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommendations-for-brake-replacement/109747/4 "2007-09-24T14:14:24Z")

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taurus brakes

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**Author:** ![GTS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/82dd89/32.png) [@GTS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GTS)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2007, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommendations-for-brake-replacement/109747/5 "2007-09-24T14:14:24Z")

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Ah sorry bout that

I’m not going FI with this car. It is a daily driver. I do have basic bolt-ons, but I don’t intend on going much further with it. I have suspension mods, also very minor (shock+spring+bars).

I suppose I am looking for OEM replacement, or just better than stock. I suspect that I don’t need a HUGE upgrade as I will not be producing much power (relative term? 🙂 with this vehicle.

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**Author:** ![Fobwall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7ea924/32.png) [@Fobwall](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fobwall)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2007, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommendations-for-brake-replacement/109747/6 "2007-09-24T14:15:27Z")

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> [@SQUARE tonight?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/square-tonight/14208/12):
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> Ah sorry bout that
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> I’m not going FI with this car. It is a daily driver. I do have basic bolt-ons, but I don’t intend on going much further with it. I have suspension mods, also very minor (shock+spring+bars).
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> I suppose I am looking for OEM replacement, or just better than stock. I suspect that I don’t need a HUGE upgrade as I will not be producing much power (relative term? 🙂 with this vehicle.

180sx brakes will be really good for you. Are you 5 bolt or 4 bolt though? If you’re 5 bolt, go with Q45 brakes, direct bolt on. They will be more than enough for your needs.