Subject	Could that be a result of larger volume in the pistons
Posted by	JMartz on October 26, 2011 at 2:27 PM
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In Reply To	hard cornering causes hub flex, which can push the pads posted by aliaZ on October 26, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Message	of the caliper? If the stub axle is what is flexing, that would accur in stock brakes as well. There is the larger diameter working in this arena also.
Follow Ups	Best BBK for Z32 and why....... - Turk (Dallas) 10:24:43 10/26/11 Stoptech 13". - MixManMash 10:29:41 10/26/11 Same. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 12:47:09 10/26/11 2nd. (n/m) - Aqualung 13:02:59 10/26/11 Surch? (n/m) - Dave N 10:30:15 10/26/11 I prefer AP brakes - aliaZ 11:06:38 10/26/11 Pad knockback? Please explain. (n/m) - MixManMash 11:19:18 10/26/11 hard cornering causes hub flex, which can push the pads - aliaZ 12:12:37 10/26/11 You also have a ruined pair of pants (n/m) - Broke_as_**** 12:22:20 10/26/11 Haha..true dat. (n/m) - ForceFedTT (SoCal) 17:30:02 10/26/11 Thanks for the explanation. I certainly haven't noticed it - MixManMash 14:24:07 10/26/11 Could that be a result of larger volume in the pistons - JMartz 14:27:04 10/26/11 could be - aliaZ 10:31:03 10/27/11 The StopTech pistons are staggered - ZiNnYc 16:27:35 10/27/11 What is pad knockback? (n/m) - JMartz 11:29:36 10/26/11 Not sure about AP brakes, but I have driven a car with - MixManMash 11:31:57 10/26/11 Agreed, Russell's kit is amazing. - Rob'Z 12:25:01 10/26/11 That kit is kinda ugly though. (n/m) - PiotrC70 12:49:24 10/26/11 are you shopping for handbags or brakes? (n/m) - LJZTT 14:57:24 10/26/11 handbags. They didn't have to design the rotors,specifically - PiotrC70 17:03:28 10/26/11 I agree - LJZTT 17:52:00 10/26/11 Lol! Point well made. (n/m) - ForceFedTT (SoCal) 19:54:26 10/27/11 that kit is pretty ugly. (n/m) - ZiNnYc 18:15:01 10/26/11 Russell's kit is great, front and rear. - SilverZXTT(CO) 12:57:42 10/26/11 They don't still sell that kit do they? (n/m) - JMW300ZX 14:55:30 10/26/11 I've tried no less than 3 times over the course of the last - LJZTT 15:01:16 10/26/11 Received the last of my rear kit 4/19/11. (n/m) - SilverZXTT(CO) 07:01:40 10/27/11 you may or may not recall, we actually chatted via email - LJZTT 20:26:39 10/27/11 you'll be glad you did. i have them and couldnt be be - ForceFedTT (SoCal) 17:33:00 10/26/11 My Arizona Z kit has taken gobs of abuse... - Hawkin"Z" 19:28:51 10/26/11 i've never had knockback...lucky i guess, i tap my brakes - sawbonez 11:53:29 10/26/11 why do you tap your brakes then? (n/m) - aliaZ 12:13:30 10/26/11 no time for plan B at the end of a 145 mph straight (n/m) - sawbonez 13:18:40 10/26/11 you're doing it wrong (n/m) - Guapo 13:30:54 10/26/11 If you choose StopTech, make sure the iron part - JMartz 11:34:18 10/26/11 The Akebono 1pc rotors are 60lbs. Even after going with - PiotrC70 12:46:30 10/26/11 Yeah, the Akebono is a terrible "upgrade" (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 14:28:50 10/26/11 I like mine... made in Japan too :) (n/m) - Piranha 19:42:41 10/26/11 Even the two piece is too heavy, IMHO. (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 08:59:07 10/27/11 14" is total overkill for anyone posting in this thread - LJZTT 14:59:39 10/26/11 Re: 14" is total overkill for anyone posting in this thread - thebrownbomber 17:12:42 10/26/11 yes, that's what he's saying. (n/m) - ForceFedTT (SoCal) 17:42:33 10/26/11 easily, ask any of the dozen or so regular track goers here (n/m) - LJZTT 21:49:50 10/26/11 Agreed. (n/m) - ForceFedTT (SoCal) 17:40:36 10/26/11 I'm quite happy with my VR-4 Rotor kit. - SactoTodd 18:08:34 10/26/11 MWS brackets or DIY? - BigTDogg (MA) 09:00:09 10/27/11 Profile says "Ginn VR4 Brake Kit" - SactoTodd 10:12:54 10/27/11 Meh, I'm Todd "profile says" meh :) - BigTDogg (MA) 11:27:27 10/27/11 I'll get back to you..... (n/m) - SactoTodd 13:25:39 10/27/11 I like the Brembo GT with lots of crossdrill holes. - not4resaleZ 11:51:22 10/26/11 Are you going to the track? - LJZTT 15:05:14 10/26/11 brake bias - BLACK Z 15:20:57 10/26/11 brake bias is greater affected by pad selection front v rear - LJZTT 15:43:03 10/26/11 Yup. I run a more aggressive pad in rear for this reason. (n/m) - ForceFedTT (SoCal) 17:47:37 10/26/11 what are your needs? - vorpalZ 16:10:57 10/26/11 This is the answer. (n/m) - ZiNnYc 17:57:25 10/26/11 ArizonaZcar because it offers all the braking you'll ever - ForceFedTT (SoCal) 17:26:04 10/26/11 2nd. (n/m) - Hawkin"Z" 19:30:12 10/26/11
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