For 300hp the stock 87T brakes with good pads should be enough, it's not like these cars came with undersized brakes from the factory like cars from the 60's
IIRC the pad choices for the twin piston calipers is a bit lacking though. then again, I havent looked much, since I dont have them. Running around VIR I had brake fade problems - running Super Blue fluid, drilled/slotted front rotors (got them free, and are thick), with Stock 85T single piston calipers and decent parts store pads... it's the next major upgrade on MY list!
Damn dirty angels....these cars!
Current Daily Driver - 86 Turbo.
Under the cover - THE BANANA... that needs to be re-energized.
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IIRC the pad choices for the twin piston calipers is a bit lacking though. then again, I havent looked much, since I dont have them. Running around VIR I had brake fade problems - running Super Blue fluid, drilled/slotted front rotors (got them free, and are thick), with Stock 85T single piston calipers and decent parts store pads... it's the next major upgrade on MY list!
I have been using EBC Green Stuff on the twin piston calipers blank Centric premium rotors. After they were broken in they have an awesome bite and I have been very impressed. Have not had the chance to put any real heat to them to see if the fade out. I just switched from superblue to motul 600 since it seems to be more available rather than having to order online.
I learned long ago that making a car go fast without a proportionate upgrade to braking capacity can actually result in 60 - 0 stopping distances of less than 10 feet. One time only.
I have been using EBC Green Stuff on the twin piston calipers blank Centric premium rotors. After they were broken in they have an awesome bite and I have been very impressed. Have not had the chance to put any real heat to them to see if the fade out. I just switched from superblue to motul 600 since it seems to be more available rather than having to order online.
Aren't you running the Wilwoods too?
I'm currently running Wilwood Superlite 4 pistons on 350Z Track rotors (around 13" diameter). I'm using Stoptech blank rotors and Wilwoods pads (the exact model of pad escapes me at the moment).
Prius... because Pretentious wouldn't fit across the back of the car...
I'm currently running Wilwood Superlite 4 pistons on 350Z Track rotors (around 13" diameter). I'm using Stoptech blank rotors and Wilwoods pads (the exact model of pad escapes me at the moment).
Shiro - Wilwoods superlites, wilwood pads and 350z Track 12.75" centric premium slotted rotors, ATE superblue. Looking to move to a 2 piece rotor in the near future
86 2+2 - z32tt iron calipers, pbr pads and 350z Track 12.75" centric premium blank rotors rotors, ATE superblue.
85t - Rebuilt 87t twin piston calipers, ebc green stuff pads, 87t centric premium blank rotors, Motul 600.
Everything I have is still running the OEM BMC with no issues. Wilwoods are by far the best setup, stopping power, pedal feel ect... but that is also due to the shiro having the best setup; suspension, wheel and tires combos too. OEM setup on the 85t is very capable but I have not had enough wheel time and situations to compare braking. The z32 setup on the 86 2+2 we previously on the shiro, good upgrade but I was never too impressed with the pedal feel.
All my feedback and information is in the brake sticky.
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