Brake Upgrade Thread

[WE3RX7]

So I've ordered everything for a comprehensive brake upgrade on my RX8. I've registered this year for the NASA-X races so I'm trying to get the car more prepared for an auto-x style of racing.

I'm going to put together a brake upgrade thread here as I don't really need a "build thread" in the other forum since my 8 really isn't a project car - yet.

The job at hand:
- Remove all four calipers
- Repaint w/ G2 Caliper Paint kit (my car came from Mass. so it is corroded more than a 40K should be)
- Replace all bleed valves with Russell Speed Bleeders
- Install Russell SS Brake Lines zinc-coated
- Replace worn rotors with PowerSlot (now owned by Stoptech) slotted rotors, silver coating
- Hawk HPS front and rear pads

My goal with this setup is to only improve on the stock brake system, without disrupting the distribution/balance of the system.

I use AP551 fluid in the car, which is DOT3. I know a lot of guys like to drop the BBK on their car, but its a bit over kill for my needs and IMHO is not a tremendous upgrade for the cost on a weekend warrior car.

I also have a set of ProjectU front pads that I'll try out later in the season and give a comparison to, but my gut tells me the HPS will be a better pad. The ProjectU compound will probably be louder and too harsh for street use.


I'm waiting on the rotors & braided lines to be delivered this week to begin the build up on Friday, but the rest of the parts are good to go.


I'll try to be as descript as I can to help out anybody who may be looking to do similar upgrades.

[WE3RX7]

So I've ordered everything for a comprehensive brake upgrade on my RX8. I've registered this year for the NASA-X races so I'm trying to get the car more prepared for an auto-x style of racing.

I'm going to put together a brake upgrade thread here as I don't really need a "build thread" in the other forum since my 8 really isn't a project car - yet.

The job at hand:
- Remove all four calipers
- Repaint w/ G2 Caliper Paint kit (my car came from Mass. so it is corroded more than a 40K should be)
- Replace all bleed valves with Russell Speed Bleeders
- Install Russell SS Brake Lines zinc-coated
- Replace worn rotors with PowerSlot (now owned by Stoptech) slotted rotors, silver coating
- Hawk HPS front and rear pads

My goal with this setup is to only improve on the stock brake system, without disrupting the distribution/balance of the system.

I use AP551 fluid in the car, which is DOT3. I know a lot of guys like to drop the BBK on their car, but its a bit over kill for my needs and IMHO is not a tremendous upgrade for the cost on a weekend warrior car.

I also have a set of ProjectU front pads that I'll try out later in the season and give a comparison to, but my gut tells me the HPS will be a better pad. The ProjectU compound will probably be louder and too harsh for street use.


I'm waiting on the rotors & braided lines to be delivered this week to begin the build up on Friday, but the rest of the parts are good to go.


I'll try to be as descript as I can to help out anybody who may be looking to do similar upgrades.