AD18VB vs. AD18VE - Page 2

Myetball · Aug 4th, 2003, 11:47 PM

Well now you've thrown me for a loop. I've never done the B12 rear disc conversion but I know boost_boy posted a nice thread about it some time back.

I think it would be best to go with a complete B13 system. I don't know if the Stanza booster is necessary but it seems the booster of an SE-R would work fine.

I don't know if the B13 system in internally proportioned or not. Check that out and we'll know if you need to run new lines or not. Regardless you will need to use hoses on the rear disc brakes but it shouldn't require too much drama.

AVERAGE · Aug 5th, 2003, 08:30 PM

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Originally posted by Myetball
If you want the AD18 upgrade you will need the following:

- Rotors from 88-90 pulsar or B13 w/AD18VE. They are the same rotors.
- Loaded calipers from the same application. You need loaded because you need to torque member which does not come with unloaded calipers.
- Backing plate from the same application. The backing plate on the CL18B may not work with the AD18 system. I haven't sized it up yet so I'm not sure.
- If you want increased breaking power you need a bigger booster. Get one from the SE Pulsar or a Stanza. The Sentra master cylinder will bolt right up.

That should do it.

why would u need the backing plate,myet? i used the ones that came with my stock setup . is that really necassary?

Myetball · Aug 5th, 2003, 08:58 PM

If what you got works then of course it's not necessary. I wasn't sure if the CL18B backing plate would work. Does it cover the back side enough?

Myetball · Aug 6th, 2003, 12:31 AM

Just FYI, I'm going to be running a set of AD18VE calipers from a B13 SE-R on my monster B11. Just gotta get around to cleaning them up and rebuilding them. Also want to paint them. I picked up a set of AXXIS metal master pads on ebay for $1.00 and a set of Beck/Arnley rotors for $32. The master cylinder will be from a late 80's Stanza (new $29.99 Ebay), and the booster will be the one that came with my engine. Looks like a Stanza (bluebird) booster.

Still have alot of parts to get for the rear disc conversion but that's a whole other can'o'worms.

Myetball · Aug 6th, 2003, 04:42 PM

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Originally posted by blownb310
I've been away and haven't been here in a few weeks. Myetball this is a great thread. Thanks for posting the pics and sharing the good info!

(Read with your best Elvis voice)

Thank you, thank you very much

blownb310 · Aug 6th, 2003, 08:45 PM

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Originally posted by Myetball
I picked up a set of AXXIS metal master pads on ebay for $1.00 and a set of Beck/Arnley rotors for $32

***** Great finds! But Myetball, why would anyone bother to sell a set of brake pads [performance pads- no less] for a dollar? I can't understand that. The listing fee alone is about that much.

Myetball · Aug 7th, 2003, 12:03 AM

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Originally posted by blownb310
***** Great finds! But Myetball, why would anyone bother to sell a set of brake pads [performance pads- no less] for a dollar? I can't understand that. The listing fee alone is about that much.

Check it here. I don't think it was their intent to let them go for a dollar. It was the opening bid and nobody else bid. Maybe nobody realized they were AD18VE pads...I dunno.

narx · Aug 10th, 2003, 02:57 AM

So the b13 brakes just plain swap with the b11 brakes?
Plug and play...? No mods required rite..

Myetball · Aug 10th, 2003, 11:13 AM

Nope. The B11 rotors are pressed on to the steering knuckle. You can't swap out the rotors so the larger brakes won't work.

Your best bet is to get some steering knuckles off the Diesel B11. The diesel model used larger vented brakes.

I'm planning on swapping B12 steering knuckles onto my B11. I'll let you know how that works out when I get to it.

narx · Aug 10th, 2003, 11:40 AM

Hhhhmmm..i thought all the while... just take out the rotor and caliper and exchange it with the B13..

Over in malaysia, we dont get diesel b11

Well i`m running on 15 and my brakes really aint good at above 100kmh.. plus i rarely do that fast on highway.. only when i`m going around the hills..then there is where brake fade really hits me..bad..

Plus, out of topic..
e13 and e15 shares the same gearbox rite..

AVERAGE · Aug 12th, 2003, 02:16 PM

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Originally posted by blownb310
***** Great finds! But Myetball, why would anyone bother to sell a set of brake pads [performance pads- no less] for a dollar? I can't understand that. The listing fee alone is about that much.

hey , i found a swingarm for my bike for a dollar but shipping was 15 bucks

Myetball · Aug 16th, 2003, 03:35 AM

FYI, I bought NISMO pads (Repco Metal Master) for the set of AD18VB calipers I'm trying to sell from an Ebay seller that goes by graffz.

Here's another set of the same pads. The prices are the same. I used buy it now so paid around $32.00.

Red_Coupe · Aug 16th, 2003, 04:07 PM

Hey,

I found out that my junker doesn't have the frt.AD18 on it or anything else of the brakes.up frt. that is. Has the rear,and the master,booster too

But i have to find cals.and spindels etc.
So i'll rip it of and put it on a pallet.for later

Red_Coupe · Aug 22nd, 2003, 05:21 PM

hey does anybody know what the plug is on the side of the
booster?it has two wires yellow,and black is it a sensor?

Myetball · Aug 28th, 2003, 06:17 PM

Here's your chance to get a complete set of AD18VE calipers at a decent price.