Full Brake upgrade. need help/tips/opinions

Ninety-Nine SE-L · Nov 4th, 2003, 06:43 PM

ok, I'm getting ready to do my front brakes, jus ordered AD22VF loaded calipers, I'm ordering powerslot rotors and SS lines and I'm looking for Axxis Metal Masters pads.

my next upgrade is going to be the fastbrakes rear disc upgrade with SE-R calipers/rotors. I wanted to know if anyone has done this upgrade yet and I wanted to know how to replace the e-brake cables.

when I do this I want to upgrade the MC. Now, I've heard NX2000 MC, SE-R MC, Maxima MC, and Altima MC, which MC should I use? how hard is it to replace the MC and can someone post up a pic of the MC (I wanna know if it's the entire black 'bowl', everything inside, and the part tat the lines connect to, or if it's jus the part the lines connect to)

now, since I'm getting SS lines, is it a different kit for the Sentra SE-R? since I'm going from rear drum to disc, will the SS cable work with both b/c I'm not doing the conversion just yet.

Help me out here.

sethwas · Nov 4th, 2003, 07:12 PM

You just need the SS lines for the standard sentra's with rear discs.
Why do you want to upgrade the MC? With the NXbrakes upgrading the MC hurts a tad I thought.

Seth

azkicker0027 · Nov 4th, 2003, 09:20 PM

but what ss lines are better, i've ordered some goodridge ones, and so far, they're the popular ones.

Ninety-Nine SE-L · Nov 4th, 2003, 10:08 PM

the brand is crown (from Mossy Nissan). The thing is, I got drum brakes now, and I will have the rear discs in the future.

Ninety-Nine SE-L · Nov 4th, 2003, 10:11 PM

also, where do I find Axxis Metal masters pads for the best price? any other pad preferences?

Ninety-Nine SE-L · Nov 5th, 2003, 12:41 PM

can someone at least tell me what MC to get?is it the Altima w/o ABS?

Ninety-Nine SE-L · Nov 5th, 2003, 12:47 PM

wait, I think I got it. I should upgrade to the SE-R MC if I do the rear discs.

SXSENIS · Nov 5th, 2003, 05:50 PM

Yes the altima mc(same years as the b14 chassis). doesn't matter the abs is seperate from the mc or so I thought. Its a upgrade because the lines bolt right up and it displaces more fluid.

You don't need it unless you move to bigger fronts than the ad22vf.

I got nx2k front and the fastbrake rear conversion(ser) out back, and the pedal if firm but not to stiff. I got the front to lock a bit on a hard left turn while braking but its harder to lockem up with the disc in the rear now. (in my opinon) With just the ad22vf and drum rears the front would lock first. You know I don't think I've ever locked the rears up?...Even with the ad22 stock brakes in place, and the drums still there

And about the ss lines the fastbrake kit comes with new ss lines so I'd order the rear drum set so I could use them now. Then just swap them out later with the install..

Ninety-Nine SE-L · Nov 5th, 2003, 06:44 PM

cool, thanks for the info. so with the AD22 fronts and the rear discs, should I upgrade he MC or no.

Oh, also, what pads do you suggest? I heard the Axxis Metal Masters, but I'm not too sure where I can find them for a good price.

Ninety-Nine SE-L · Nov 5th, 2003, 11:31 PM

ok, I've talked to patscott and I think I know what has to be done.

I'm gonna do the AD22VF front brakes with powerslot rotors, the 9" (SE-R size) rear disc brakes from fastbrakes, and upgrade to an Altima master cylinder and SS brakelines.

few more things I need to know still. 1. how much of te SE-R e-brake cable do I need and how do I get it/install it. 2. where do I get axxis MetalMasters pads for a good price?

sno · Nov 6th, 2003, 05:33 AM

the rear disk brake lines are different then the drum brake lines. you need the ss brake line kit for the se-r.

Ninety-Nine SE-L · Nov 6th, 2003, 06:43 AM

not the actual brakelines, I already have SS lines on order, I mean the e-brake.

sno · Nov 6th, 2003, 03:18 PM

SXSENIS · Nov 7th, 2003, 01:31 PM

36 dallors for a new e-brake cable. Shop around though you might find it cheaper. I think they wanted like 10 bucks for the junk yard part but it looked pretty well shot so I bought a new one from nissan.

You gotta remove the heat shield from the cat back. Its not hard. And remove you center console to get to the e-brake lever inside the car too. Other than that its simple remove and replace..

I got oem nissan pads on all four corners. They work good and should last a while but man do they make some dust...

Ninety-Nine SE-L · Nov 7th, 2003, 01:56 PM

thanks.