Total costs for NA to TT Brake Upgrade? - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Az1aN3000GT · 07-20-2008, 06:07 AM

How much is it going to cost me to upgrade my NA to TT Brakes brand new because I'm sure it be a pain to find everything used. Ballpark figure.

*I also posted this also under Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspensions but looking for a quick response*

Stealthlabel · 07-20-2008, 08:42 AM

actually it will be easy to find used items on the boards... most people on the boards sale VR-4 calipers for $100-$200 +S&H. then some pads the mitsu dealership with our 25% off here has them for $30 for front and $30 for rear... all that is left is the rotors and they can be found on ebay for anywhere between $125-$250 +S&H sooo let say about $410 for everything shipped. but you can probley do better than that. that was just an estimate using the highest priced i put down with about $50 shipping on each item.

Jared

mrmuziklvr · 07-20-2008, 08:49 AM

check the write up on 3sx. you will also need TT/VR4 steering knuckles if you have a Base or ES, and tie rod ends.

B-Man0660 · 07-20-2008, 08:54 AM

The stuff is easy to find used. I have a set of knuckles/hubs for sale. If you have a 91-92 n/a, you'll need driveshafts and a diff because the splines are different. Otherwise you just need knuckles/hubs, rotors, calipers, and wheels that will clear the brakes.

MK_94_3000GT · 07-20-2008, 09:55 AM

It cost me about $600 but I also had to figure in the cost of new wheels cuz my old ones didnt clear with out spacers. Calipers were like $300 shipped, knuckles were like $120 shipped. Shit is more heavy than anything. New pads I had because I got the wrong ones as a gift so that worked out. Tie rod ends not necessary, mine are still stock NA ones and they are fine, going on 2 years on my brake conversion. Then I had the extra expense of new wheels and tires but I was able to make good money on my old ones. O ya I also forgot SS lines are good idea when doing this but also not necessary. All together I really cost me like $400 after selling my NA brakes and rotors and hubs. Still a worth while conversion in my mine, its a huge difference in stopping plus its looks great having big brakes without spending like 2 grand.

VR4-GASM · 07-20-2008, 09:58 AM

I traded an AWD Auto trans for my VR4 brake upgrade. The only things I bought were slotted rotors, SSB lines and decent pads.

In total I paid around $350.

Stealthlabel · 07-20-2008, 06:36 PM

do you really have to buy the whole knuckle?? what if you have a SOHC will the knuckle still fit??

MK_94_3000GT · 07-20-2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealthlabel

do you really have to buy the whole knuckle?? what if you have a SOHC will the knuckle still fit??

Sorry man wish it was that easy, the new knuckle has a place for the caliper bolts. As far as I know SOHC would fit. The rears are a direct swap in NAs as far as I know. However the fronts without those bolts you cant attach your caliper.

mrmuziklvr · 07-25-2008, 10:00 PM

yes, you have to replace the knuckle if you want to change from the two piston floating caliper to the four piston TT caliper. I would replace the hub as well but thats up to you.

VR4-GASM · 07-25-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MK_94_3000GT

Sorry man wish it was that easy, the new knuckle has a place for the caliper bolts. As far as I know SOHC would fit. The rears are a direct swap in NAs as far as I know. However the fronts without those bolts you cant attach your caliper.

The '94+ TT rear brakes are not a direct bolt-on to the NA rear. I'm assumming you're talking about 2G rear brakes, since doing a 1G TT rear brake swap would be pointless.

07-20-2008, 06:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Az1aN3000GT 1 of 1 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: South Jersey Drives: 1998 3000GT Trader Rating: (0)	Total costs for NA to TT Brake Upgrade? How much is it going to cost me to upgrade my NA to TT Brakes brand new because I'm sure it be a pain to find everything used. Ballpark figure. I also posted this also under Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspensions but looking for a quick response __________________ Currently Own: 2005 Subaru WRX STi 2004 Infiniti G35 6MT 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT

07-20-2008, 08:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Stealthlabel Why So Serious?? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Drives: 94 SOHC & 93 RT/TT Trader Rating: (57)	Re: Total costs for NA to TT Brake Upgrade? actually it will be easy to find used items on the boards... most people on the boards sale VR-4 calipers for $100-$200 +S&H. then some pads the mitsu dealership with our 25% off here has them for $30 for front and $30 for rear... all that is left is the rotors and they can be found on ebay for anywhere between $125-$250 +S&H sooo let say about $410 for everything shipped. but you can probley do better than that. that was just an estimate using the highest priced i put down with about $50 shipping on each item. Jared __________________ 94 Stealth SOHC - DD 93 3000gt - Sold 94 3000gt - parted out 94 3000gt - for sale 93 Stealth TT - weekend fun car 97 3000gt - parts car

07-20-2008, 08:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
mrmuziklvr Mitsu's Rock Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Total costs for NA to TT Brake Upgrade? check the write up on 3sx. you will also need TT/VR4 steering knuckles if you have a Base or ES, and tie rod ends.

07-20-2008, 08:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
B-Man0660 One Wheel Wonder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Drives: '92 3000gt SL Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Total costs for NA to TT Brake Upgrade? The stuff is easy to find used. I have a set of knuckles/hubs for sale. If you have a 91-92 n/a, you'll need driveshafts and a diff because the splines are different. Otherwise you just need knuckles/hubs, rotors, calipers, and wheels that will clear the brakes. __________________ 15.0009sec@93.00mph 1/4mi http://www.stealth316.com/2-calc-hp-et-mph.htm <-216hp-269hp according to this.

07-20-2008, 09:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
MK_94_3000GT ATL Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Drives: 1994 3000GT Trader Rating: (19)	Re: Total costs for NA to TT Brake Upgrade? It cost me about $600 but I also had to figure in the cost of new wheels cuz my old ones didnt clear with out spacers. Calipers were like $300 shipped, knuckles were like $120 shipped. Shit is more heavy than anything. New pads I had because I got the wrong ones as a gift so that worked out. Tie rod ends not necessary, mine are still stock NA ones and they are fine, going on 2 years on my brake conversion. Then I had the extra expense of new wheels and tires but I was able to make good money on my old ones. O ya I also forgot SS lines are good idea when doing this but also not necessary. All together I really cost me like $400 after selling my NA brakes and rotors and hubs. Still a worth while conversion in my mine, its a huge difference in stopping plus its looks great having big brakes without spending like 2 grand.

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07-20-2008, 09:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
VR4-GASM Verified Seller Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Drives: other ppl's cars Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Total costs for NA to TT Brake Upgrade? I traded an AWD Auto trans for my VR4 brake upgrade. The only things I bought were slotted rotors, SSB lines and decent pads. In total I paid around $350. __________________ 1995 3000GT Base BPU+ (10:1 @ 6psi) 9B turbos, FMIC, custom turbo-back (no cats), OBD1 TT ECU, HKS turbo timer, Apexi SAFC II, ACT 2600 clutch, Fidanza FW, Solid Mounts, 1G VR4 front brakes, Intake, Greddy Type-S bov, SSB lines, AEM WB o2...and the list goes on and on.

07-20-2008, 06:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Stealthlabel Why So Serious?? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Drives: 94 SOHC & 93 RT/TT Trader Rating: (57)	Re: Total costs for NA to TT Brake Upgrade? do you really have to buy the whole knuckle?? what if you have a SOHC will the knuckle still fit??

07-25-2008, 10:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
mrmuziklvr Mitsu's Rock Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Total costs for NA to TT Brake Upgrade? yes, you have to replace the knuckle if you want to change from the two piston floating caliper to the four piston TT caliper. I would replace the hub as well but thats up to you.