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So today I fired up the 240 and let her warm up for a bit, then took her out on a local road for some 25/35mph corners. After some heavy braking through these corners for about 5 miles, I slowed down to pull into the local gas station, and noticed the brakes were a little sluggish. After parking, I noticeda very thin smoke coming up from behind my wheels/tires. Went in, got a drink, and came back out and the smoke was gone. (Less than 5 minutes I'd guess) After this, I drove home a quarter mile or so, and the brakes seemed fine.

Should I be worried? I'm guessing the brakes just heated up a bit and didn't function as well.. Also, time for new pads? lol

 

[unwed_transient]

it's called brake fade. If you experience fade after the duration and speed you were traveling, it's time for new pads and maybe consider slotted or cross-drilled rotors (good pads ought to be enough).

 

[Shwag]

it's called brake fade. If you experience fade after the duration and speed you were traveling, it's time for new pads and maybe consider slotted or cross-drilled rotors (good pads ought to be enough).

Or maybe even consider a upgrade because stock 240SX brakes suck and fading tends to be a problem with them.

 

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I'm planning on wheels, tires, and big brakes (With 5 lug) when my tax return gets here. So I'll definately be doing that for sure.

 

[MDiZzLe19]

yea i knew the stock brakes sucked but after upgrading to some r33 gts brakes it made me realize the stock brakes are complete garbage.

 

[unwed_transient]

stock 240sx brakes are fine if you're using decent pads. you don't need 4 piston calipers and added unsprung weight to have an effective system. consider quality pads and perhaps some better rotors.

 

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Well I figure since the wheels I'm looking at are 5 lug (FN10RC) that I might as well do the rotors, calipers, and 5 lug at the same time.

 

[Prelude Guy]

stock 240sx brakes are fine if you're using decent pads. you don't need 4 piston calipers and added unsprung weight to have an effective system. consider quality pads and perhaps some better rotors.

Better advice, however, rotors are not a necessary upgrade. Brembo blanks are the best option.

If you are REALLY interested in improving your braking (most aren't. Most want to "mod" their car and make a reason to.:nono ) here is what you need to do.

Make sure your suspension is in good shape
Get better brake pads
Get better tires.

That's IT!!! Nothing else is needed. All this other BS (300ZX brake upgrade, slotted drilled rotors, etc)...for a street car it is useless. It's what I call rice.

 

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Better advice, however, rotors are not a necessary upgrade. Brembo blanks are the best option.

If you are REALLY interested in improving your braking (most aren't. Most want to "mod" their car and make a reason to.:nono ) here is what you need to do.

Make sure your suspension is in good shape
Get better brake pads
Get better tires.

That's IT!!! Nothing else is needed. All this other BS (300ZX brake upgrade, slotted drilled rotors, etc)...for a street car it is useless. It's what I call rice.

Making your car stop quicker is rice? And you love your honda?

Ok.

 

[tallic_red240sx]

call it rice, call it whatever, but i call it safety..

 

[delion85]

Making your car stop quicker is rice? And you love your honda?

Ok.

^^LMAO

 

[unwed_transient]

i did not intend to start any arguments. most of what preludeguy said is correct...good pads, good lines and good tires are usually plenty for a street car.