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bahearn · Jul 22nd, 2002, 01:05 PM

You'll need to remove the splash shield for air ducting.

To have worry-free brakes, get the AD22VF calipers and rotors from the NX2000. They bolt right in after you remove the splash shield. Ask for NX2000 ABS brakes and inspect the calipers for the AD22VF stamping. AD22 rotors are slightly larger in diameter and significantly thicker than AD18 pieces. Using AD18 rotors with AD22 calipers will cause the pistons to pop out of the calipers and you will lose most of your braking ability. Figure about $225 above core charge.

I faded the stock AD18 brakes at every track event regardless of pads and fluid. I ran a two-day event after installing the AD22 parts and COULDN'T fade them. This is with no ducted air.

For the street, AD22 brakes are not really needed. Get street/race brake pads and bed them in properly. They are meant for some extreme usage, though, and tend to dust heavily.

Jul 22nd, 2002, 01:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
bahearn bitter old man Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: La Porte, Texas Posts: 1,458	You'll need to remove the splash shield for air ducting. To have worry-free brakes, get the AD22VF calipers and rotors from the NX2000. They bolt right in after you remove the splash shield. Ask for NX2000 ABS brakes and inspect the calipers for the AD22VF stamping. AD22 rotors are slightly larger in diameter and significantly thicker than AD18 pieces. Using AD18 rotors with AD22 calipers will cause the pistons to pop out of the calipers and you will lose most of your braking ability. Figure about $225 above core charge. I faded the stock AD18 brakes at every track event regardless of pads and fluid. I ran a two-day event after installing the AD22 parts and COULDN'T fade them. This is with no ducted air. For the street, AD22 brakes are not really needed. Get street/race brake pads and bed them in properly. They are meant for some extreme usage, though, and tend to dust heavily. __________________ Bruce in Houston '94 Nissan Sentra SE-R w/ $tuff, converting to ITA '98 Suzuki Bandit 1200S w/ $tuff '02 Dodge Dakota SLT 4-dr tow beast, stock!