I put my Fastbrakes SpecR brake kit on a few weeks ago. I just finished breaking in my brake pads. This setup feels really good and I dont have much brake fade like I used to before, after braking hard for a while. I dont track my car now, but plan to start soon.

I would reccomend this kit for anyone looking for a cheap and goood brake upgrade that fits under 15" wheels.

I would like to say thanks to Brian at Fastbrakes, Owen the Soyboy, and Yellow Blur for the ITR calipers.

Here are a few pics. Enjoy

 

how much did this whole setup cost you? I was looking into fastbrakes a few months ago, I dont remember seeing a kit that fit under 15s, I know they have one that fits 16s.

so how much did everything cost you?

 

I picked up the calipers used for $150.

Talk to Brian at Fastbrakes about pricing on the rotors and pads.

 

did u upgrade the rear brakes as well?

yea, I'll give fastbrakes a call.....

 

Did you need brackets to fit the ITR calipers onto the brake setup? If so, I'm assuming Brian was able to fab some for you.

 

Looks nice BigTeggie. Was the install hard? Did you get the rear kit upgrade as well? More pics of your beautiful car please

 

The install was easy. Will be harder for people who dont knwo how to use a grinder. Fastbrakes supplies you with the redrilled rotors. All you have to do is grind off a few mm off the back of the ITR caliper bracket. When you buy ITR calipers make sure you get the bracket. After you fit the calipers, its just like changing your brake pads.

I didnt change the rear brakes, just got new pads. I heard from a few people the rear upgrade isnt worth it. I am doing fine without it.

Here is a pic for you stinky tofu. It was an overcast day, so its a shitty pic. Also, imagine HID headlights now, I just out them on too.

 

Very Nice. I have heard good things about Fastbrakes.


Mike

 

nice whip i need a napkin to catch my drool...gah damm

 

same set up as me...expect i used the legend 2 piston calipers.

what did u use to grind off the metal on the brackets? i couldnt really find a efficient way to get the material off.

 

I just used an angle grinder. Didnt take to long and was pretty easy.

I was gonna run the Legend calipers, but couldnt find any at the time.

 

what size and offset are your wheels? btw very nice setup

 

The wheels are 15x6.5" with a +40mm offset. They clear the brakes just fine.

 

Damn your car is hot. Can you notice a difference with the brake kit with just daily driving? Or do you have to really push your car to feel the diff?

 

can you post which part did you grinded off? I am thinking of doing this soon....

 

where did you get your ITR caliper bracket from? i currenty have my front ITR calipers for sale, minus the brackets. it would probably benefit me in trying to help a buyer find some brackets!

 

are those Rota SlipStreams?

 

You can somewhat notice it daily driving when stoping to get off the highway.

You need to grind the rear of the caliper bracket where it mounts to the knuckle. I will try and get pictures somehow.

Yes, They are Slipstreams.

 

are the slipstreams as light as they claim? i saw an ad on ebay saying the 15's weighed 12lbs

also does a brake upgrade reduce 60-0 distances or can only tires shorten actual stoppinf distances

 

nice setup..i have nothing but compliments for big teggie's ride... u have some new goodies for the car like every other week..lol..

 

nice

 

yes, slipstream is as light as 11-12 lbs each with no tires.

 

you got new ITR calipers for 150?!?!?!?

 

i got legend ones for 70 with practically new pads (in case i need a beater set for a while)

 

well i just finished breaking in the brembo f&r drilled rotors and axxis ceramic pads on my gf's 97 LS and holy crap the brakes are like from another planet...whole different world over stock