# want to upgrade my breaks **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [October 11, 2007, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207 "2007-10-11T23:02:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Pants](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pants/32/5590_2.png) [@Pants](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pants)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2007, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/1 "2007-10-11T23:02:32Z")
ok so i have brembo cross drilled rotors, hawk pads and braided brake lines right now. i love it but i need more. i want to upgrade to a 4 piston caliper up front but i want to say with 4 bolt hubs. ive seen some people running 4 pods with 4 bolt hubs. so i was woundering what calipers should i be looking for? thanks guys ---
**Author:** ![Multisynclg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/multisynclg/32/5328_2.png) [@Multisynclg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Multisynclg)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2007, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/2 "2007-10-11T23:11:24Z")
> [@Pantaloons Racing"](#): > > i want to upgrade to a 4 piston caliper up front but i want to say with 4 bolt hubs. > ive seen some people running 4 pods with 4 bolt hubs. so i was woundering what calipers should i be looking for? z32(300zx) calipers are 4piston, skyline brakes, jdm s14 cars/clips come with them as well. ---
**Author:** ![Neejay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Neejay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Neejay)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/3 "2007-10-12T00:05:57Z")
Dont worry about the rotors, just have them re-drilled to 4x114. Also, the q45’s calipers bolt up with no problem (not 4 pot though, IIRC), and they are still larger than 180sx and stock 240sx. They can also use your existing ss brake lines… ---
**Author:** ![Pants](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pants/32/5590_2.png) [@Pants](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pants)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/4 "2007-10-12T00:06:39Z")
will they just bolt right up no problems to a 4 bolt bub? do i need a bigger rotor size ---
**Author:** ![Neejay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Neejay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Neejay)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/5 "2007-10-12T00:18:45Z")
Well, you’d have to get the q45 rotors, but they won’t bolt right up until you have them redrilled somewhere. ---
**Author:** ![snowboard\_240sx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/snowboard_240sx/32/5519_2.png) [@snowboard\_240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowboard_240sx)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/6 "2007-10-12T04:38:07Z")
> [@Official: Roller Hockey Wednesday Nights - Pepsi Center](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-roller-hockey-wednesday-nights-pepsi-center/10887/144): > > Dont worry about the rotors, just have them re-drilled to 4x114. > > Also, the q45’s calipers bolt up with no problem (not 4 pot though, IIRC), and they are still larger than 180sx and stock 240sx. They can also use your existing ss brake lines… the q45’s brakes are not larger than a 180sx. 180sx are 280mm and so are q45’s. Honestly, IMO, unless u are tracking ur car hardcore just get 180sx brakes. the extra size will add enough for braking. If u go to Z32 u need it all the way around and its a good idea to get the MC because the stock one isnt designed for brakes that size.u can lock up 180sx brakes on the highway Just something to think about, u dont need 4 piston ---
**Author:** ![Cal](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cal/32/5505_2.png) [@Cal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cal)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/7 "2007-10-12T06:09:21Z")
In the absence of a dearly-missed former poser…I mean poster…I will say this. Taurus Brakes please. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/8 "2007-10-12T06:29:26Z")
Hahahah O cali you rock. I guess before we start hossing out opinions What are you tru plans for this car? ---
**Author:** ![rocco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@rocco](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rocco)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/9 "2007-10-12T07:28:58Z")
what u guys think about cross drilled rotors and slotted from part source they have for s13, my buddy bought them for a 97 civic and there pretty good, just want a to see wut u guys think there cheap two i think he got two for liek 120-150’s something like that ---
**Author:** ![Hurricane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Hurricane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hurricane)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/10 "2007-10-12T08:02:56Z")
z32’s up front, 4 piston, make sure your BMC is at least a 15/16 and flush the entire system with some fresh brake fluid. You will not be disappointed. ---
**Author:** ![Pants](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pants/32/5590_2.png) [@Pants](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pants)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/11 "2007-10-12T08:39:17Z")
will the z32 brakes need different lines? ---
**Author:** ![Osad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@Osad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Osad)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/12 "2007-10-12T09:12:20Z")
There are conversion lines available for s13 -\> z32 brakes. ---
**Author:** ![snowboard\_240sx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/snowboard_240sx/32/5519_2.png) [@snowboard\_240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowboard_240sx)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/13 "2007-10-12T09:12:34Z")
yes u will have to get the z32 brake line ---
**Author:** ![slipperysilvia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slipperysilvia/32/5485_2.png) [@slipperysilvia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slipperysilvia)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/14 "2007-10-12T09:25:05Z")
[http://www.son240sx.org/forums/showthread.php?t=30461](http://www.son240sx.org/forums/showthread.php?t=30461) ---
**Author:** ![alesserfate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f6c823/32.png) [@alesserfate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/alesserfate)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/15 "2007-10-12T09:33:31Z")
> [@Got Engaged](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/got-engaged/14360/54): > > [http://www.son240sx.org/forums/showthread.php?t=30461](http://www.son240sx.org/forums/showthread.php?t=30461) hahahahaha i knew this was coming ---
**Author:** ![Fobwall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7ea924/32.png) [@Fobwall](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fobwall)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/16 "2007-10-12T09:40:49Z")
Get some the Brembo Grand Turismo Brake kit. It costs around $2000 though. ---
**Author:** ![Ed1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/958977/32.png) [@Ed1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ed1)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/17 "2007-10-12T16:10:13Z")
get someone to make you a custom wilwood front brake setup. it’s all about wood… ---
**Author:** ![Jedi\_Car\_Fan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Jedi\_Car\_Fan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jedi_Car_Fan)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/18 "2007-10-12T16:33:05Z")
> [@FS: 92 accord $25 bucks](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-92-accord-25-bucks/14394/16): > > the q45’s brakes are not larger than a 180sx. 180sx are 280mm and so are q45’s. Actually… Q45s are larger… 282mm x 28mm vs the 180sx @ 280mm x 22mm Instead of re-drilling the Q45 to 4 bolt thou you could simply use the altima/180 rotor as the smaller 2mm dia isnt a big deal and 6mm width difference is easily absorbed throu the pad/pistons etc… ---
**Author:** ![sidewayz240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e99b99/32.png) [@sidewayz240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sidewayz240)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2007, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/19 "2007-10-12T17:34:47Z")
> [@Best Theme Song in History](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-theme-song-in-history/14453/6): > > Actually… Q45s are larger… 282mm x 28mm vs the 180sx @ 280mm x 22mm Plus the fact the Q45’s are dual piston. ---
**Author:** ![Neejay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Neejay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Neejay)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2007, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207/20 "2007-10-16T15:33:19Z")
> [@Best Theme Song in History](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-theme-song-in-history/14453/6): > > Actually… Q45s are larger… 282mm x 28mm vs the 180sx @ 280mm x 22mm > > Instead of re-drilling the Q45 to 4 bolt thou you could simply use the altima/180 rotor as the smaller 2mm dia isnt a big deal and 6mm width difference is easily absorbed throu the pad/pistons etc… Are you 100% sure? I hope so, because I’ve had a pair of q45 calipers for a while because there isn’t anyone around here that drills rotors. Has anyone done this? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-upgrade-my-breaks/110207.md?page=2)