Brake upgrade?
I've got a few questions on upgrading my brakes. I currently have AD22 (NX2K) brakes on the front of my '96. The pads and rotors are just about done, so I'm looking to replace them.
What does everyone suggest for new brake rotors? This isn't a track vehicle, so I'm not really interested in the cheap throw aways that autozone offers. I want something that wont' rust up on me and look as good as they stop. Something that is Zinc Coated or Parkerized (gun metal coating). Cross Drilled/Slotted aren't a sales feature for me for obvious street reliablity reasons, so if I can buy a nice set without em, that'd be prefered.
I'm looking at replacing the rear brakes as well... is there a good replacement upgrade option for a B14? I've read mixed things about the Maxima/NX2000 rear upgrade working on a B14, so I'm not sure if that's an option. I don't mind installing the Altama MC if that's the only downside. Did I just misunderstand? What does everyone suggest... I'd like to keep the rotors the same brand on the front and back if possible.
For pads, I was thinking of going with Axxis Ultimates. In the past I've only used OEM Nissan pads but would like to try something a little more agressive for the street. I'm not looking for a high temp race pad. What does everyone suggest? I'd like to avoid dusting if possible, but can live with it as long as it can be easily washed off (IE, not track pads like Hawk Blues lol). Street stopping power matters more to me than the annoyance of cleaning off the dust.
For brake lines, I was thinking about going with the Crown Stainless/Kevlar lines that Greg V offers. Any other suggestions/advice?
Fluid - ATE Super Blue. Been using it for years on all my cars, great stuff.
What does everyone suggest for new brake rotors? This isn't a track vehicle, so I'm not really interested in the cheap throw aways that autozone offers. I want something that wont' rust up on me and look as good as they stop. Something that is Zinc Coated or Parkerized (gun metal coating). Cross Drilled/Slotted aren't a sales feature for me for obvious street reliablity reasons, so if I can buy a nice set without em, that'd be prefered.
I'm looking at replacing the rear brakes as well... is there a good replacement upgrade option for a B14? I've read mixed things about the Maxima/NX2000 rear upgrade working on a B14, so I'm not sure if that's an option. I don't mind installing the Altama MC if that's the only downside. Did I just misunderstand? What does everyone suggest... I'd like to keep the rotors the same brand on the front and back if possible.
For pads, I was thinking of going with Axxis Ultimates. In the past I've only used OEM Nissan pads but would like to try something a little more agressive for the street. I'm not looking for a high temp race pad. What does everyone suggest? I'd like to avoid dusting if possible, but can live with it as long as it can be easily washed off (IE, not track pads like Hawk Blues lol). Street stopping power matters more to me than the annoyance of cleaning off the dust.
For brake lines, I was thinking about going with the Crown Stainless/Kevlar lines that Greg V offers. Any other suggestions/advice?
Fluid - ATE Super Blue. Been using it for years on all my cars, great stuff.