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Alchemy 03-06-2012 12:03 PM

My brakes are done as well. This is what I ordered and have at my house awaiting install.

StopTech slotted rotors
Project Mu Type NS pads
Z1 SS brakelines

I ordered the rotors and pads from Kamispeed. Great deals. Believe the rotors were only about $500 for all 4 :)
Gonna be stopping like a beast soon enough :tup:

igota21incher 03-06-2012 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1584302)
My brakes are done as well. This is what I ordered and have at my house awaiting install.

StopTech slotted rotors
Project Mu Type NS pads
Z1 SS brakelines

I ordered the rotors and pads from Kamispeed. Great deals. Believe the rotors were only about $500 for all 4 :)
Gonna be stopping like a beast soon enough :tup:

in for updates

Alchemy 03-06-2012 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by igota21incher (Post 1584545)
in for updates

Gonna be about a month or so before I get them in. My car is still off the road for the winter but spring is just around the corner :tup:

NYBladeZ 03-06-2012 04:00 PM

For those that have the SS brake lines, can you further describe the improvements in "feel".

Jordo! 03-06-2012 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by igota21incher (Post 1583654)
after skimming through the plethora of brake pad threads, i've come to the conclusion that no one here can recommend a good street pad that gives a little bit more 'bite' over stock. everyone seems to agree that the upgraded nismo pads are not not worth the money while hawk pads would tend to put excess wear on your rotors. the project mu's seem to be a popular upgrade but i still don't see any review threads on those specifically.

p.s. what's a reasonable price to pay for the labor involved in installing the ss brake lines and replacing brake fluid. i'm most likely going to go with z1 ss lines and Valvoline Synthetic oil, and stock pads unless some one wants to weigh in on this....

Project mu street-sport are good.

No squeal, more bite, low dust, cost about as much as replacement OEM pads. If I had to make a complaint it would be that braking is a little more "on vs off". with less fine modulation at very low speeds (< 5 mph), but I've noticed that before with ceramic brakes.

Paskii 03-06-2012 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo! (Post 1584603)
Project mu street-sport are good.

No squeal, more bite, low dust, cost about as much as replacement OEM pads. If I had to make a complaint it would be that braking is a little more "on vs off". with less fine modulation at very low speeds (< 5 mph), but I've noticed that before with ceramic brakes.

Which Project mu pads are you talking about? B spec? HC Series or Cou? Checking the pricing on eBay and it's not too bad. Would you recommend this over OEM?

Alchemy 03-06-2012 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Paskii (Post 1584626)
Which Project mu pads are you talking about? B spec? HC Series or Cou? Checking the pricing on eBay and it's not too bad. Would you recommend this over OEM?

Of course, the pads you listed would all be much better than oem.

Paskii 03-06-2012 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1584675)
Of course, the pads you listed would all be much better than oem.

Cool :tiphat: Which one would you recommend? Would B spec have less dust and squeaking?

Alchemy 03-07-2012 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Paskii (Post 1585287)
Cool :tiphat: Which one would you recommend? Would B spec have less dust and squeaking?

This is going to be my first time running Project Mu pads so I cant give an opinion yet. As far as the B Specs, they will be slightly more aggressive than the Type NS that I got. The B Specs are good for up to 500*c while the NS are good to 400*c. The B Specs will mostly likey bite a little harder, be more resistant to fading and dust a little more than the NS.

Paskii 03-07-2012 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1585707)
This is going to be my first time running Project Mu pads so I cant give an opinion yet. As far as the B Specs, they will be slightly more aggressive than the Type NS that I got. The B Specs are good for up to 500*c while the NS are good to 400*c. The B Specs will mostly likey bite a little harder, be more resistant to fading and dust a little more than the NS.

Thanks for the info! Keep us posted on your review of the NS!

red6spd 03-07-2012 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ (Post 1584602)
For those that have the SS brake lines, can you further describe the improvements in "feel".



I had them on another car but they get rid of any spongee feel and improve brake travel and feel.

spearfish25 03-16-2012 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ (Post 1584602)
For those that have the SS brake lines, can you further describe the improvements in "feel".

I just installed them, and I know my previous brake feel very well. There is no difference in feel between the Z1 SS lines and the OEM rubber lines when street driving. Anyone who claims there is a dramatic difference is fooling themselves into justifying their new purchase. Or they changed something else like pads at the same time. More aggressive pads makes an immediate, HUGE difference in brake feel. SS lines do not. Hell, bleeding your brakes for the first time in 2 years will give you more of a feel change than just adding SS lines to an otherwise well maintained brake system. However, I was due for new brake lines and figured I'd go with the SS lines this time around. For $120, you can't go wrong and their quality is excellent.

Jordo! 03-18-2012 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Paskii (Post 1584626)
Which Project mu pads are you talking about? B spec? HC Series or Cou? Checking the pricing on eBay and it's not too bad. Would you recommend this over OEM?

I think they're the "B-spec".


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